Member Essentials-CEO Insights February 2024

Posted on January 31, 2024

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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.  

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Other Member News

February 27, 2026

DisrUpstate Launches DisruptHER Commons to Support Women Leaders Across Central New York

The event reflects growing demand for accessible leadership support, community connection, and locally rooted professional development opportunities for women across Central New York’s evolving workforce.

Turning Stone Enterprises Warms Up Seasonal Hiring with 75 Full- and Part-Time Job Opportunities in Golf, Groundskeeping and at The Cove at Sylvan Beach
February 25, 2026

Turning Stone Enterprises Warms Up Seasonal Hiring with 75 Full- and Part-Time Job Opportunities in Golf, Groundskeeping and at The Cove at Sylvan Beach

Candidates are invited to explore more than 75 seasonal job opportunities at Turning Stone Enterprises’ Golf and Greens hiring event on Tuesday, March 3 and at a March 7 hiring event for The Cove at Sylvan Beach, Turning Stone Enterprises…

Solvay Bank Announces Grand Opening Celebration for New East Syracuse Smart*Office
February 25, 2026

Solvay Bank Announces Grand Opening Celebration for New East Syracuse Smart*Office

Join us for local treats and family entertainment as we celebrate our newest neighborhood partnership.

Sips for the senses
February 25, 2026

Join CABVI at sips for the senses

Learn more here.

Lunch with friends
February 24, 2026

Fulton Dining and Activity Center

This is a perfect opportunity to connect, stay active, and enjoy the spirit of community for the first week of March.

Poster: Maker Madness, hosted by Zonta Club of Oswego and Penfield Library on March 8, 1 - 4 pm at SUNY Oswego Penfield Library. Great for will ages!
February 20, 2026

Maker Madness

FREE EVENT for all ages in celebration of International Women's Day

Lunch with friends
February 18, 2026

Fulton Dining & Activity Center

You’re invited to join us for lunch at the Fulton Center next week!

The Overlook Development team at their first all unified leaders meeting.
February 12, 2026

Overlook Ridge Development Launches Unified Multi-Business Organization

Founded in 1998, Overlook Ridge Development is built on the belief that effective leadership development must be grounded in real-world practice.

4 individuals perform in an art gallery space. They each hold on to a multicolored fabric rope and are tugging it and smiling.
February 12, 2026

Performing Art: She is on Her Way at Tyler Art Gallery, SUNY Oswego

Performers will respond to the artwork through the kaleidoscope of their lived experiences, creating stories, songs, and dances to share with an audience.