Member Essentials-CEO Insights February 2024

Below is a snapshot of the latest news and top headlines from our members. We want to hear from you! You can request your organization's news and events be shared on the CenterState CEO website.

AmeriCU Credit Union unveils remodel of Auburn Financial Center.  

Local restauranteurs will open a steakhouse in the newly completed City Center building. 

Melanie Littlejohn will begin her new role as Central New York Community Foundation President Mar.1. 

Gov. Kathy Hochul creates AI innovation research consortium made up of New York higher education institutions, including Cornell University. 

Devin’s Rec Room begins major fundraising campaign for facility on Syracuse’s Northside. 

Drakos Dynamics will open a new urgent care facility for all ages in Cicero. 

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand visited the Food Access Healthy Neighborhoods Now Winter Market to announce her Healthy Food Financing Initiative Reauthorization Act. 

Oswego Health will use $10,000 Excellus BlueCross BlueShield grant to open primary care facility.   

Rosamond Gifford Zoo’s executive director joins the International Elephant Foundation. 

Salt City Market tenant Baghdad plans to open second location in Westvale Plaza. 

Solvay Bank expands its commercial banking footprint in Mohawk Valley. 

Student-athlete mental wellness app wins SUNY Oswego Launch It competition. 

Syracuse Mets will again offer We Care Wednesdays for nonprofits this season. 

Syracuse Regional Airport Authority executive director elected chair of national airport policy council. 

Syracuse University unveils new seating plan for the JMA Wireless Dome. 

ICS changes its name to TechMD. 

Tompkins Community Bank takes part in 2024 homebuyer dream program. 

Visions FCU formally opens a financial readiness center at Syracuse University’s NVRC.