Member Essentials-CEO Insights January 2025

Posted on December 30, 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.   

 

Biospherix receives grand to establish Center for Cytocentric Technology.

ConnextCare awarded Hypertension Control Champion by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Crouse Health appoints CenterState CEO board member Vicki Brackens to its board of directors.

President of Eastern Security Services receives national distinction for emerging leaders.

Emergent announces lineup of 2025 workshops.

Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways are looking for community cookie partners.

Greek Peak works with National Grid on snowmaking upgrades.

Hidden Level plans to add 100 new jobs at Inner Harbor headquarters.

JMA Wireless receives $44 million in federal funding to upgrade facility and expand manufacturing.

KeyBank Foundation donates $50,000 to McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Center.

Le Moyne College again partners Meiers Creek Brewing Company on second beer.

New York State awards MACNY funding to expand its pre-apprenticeship programs.

Micron awards Syracuse University’s IVMF $3 million to help veterans and military families find semiconductor careers.

National Grid relights iconic downtown Syracuse building.

Syracuse University plans to build a new hotel across from University Avenue Parking Garage.

Syracuse Mets to be sold but will stay in Syracuse as a New York Mets Triple-A affiliate.

Syracuse Community Health and Onondaga Community College open a quick care clinic on OCC campus.

Forbes Travel Guide ranks Turning Stone’s gingerbread villages one of seven best in the country.

YMCA of Central New York announces board members.

Other Network News

Tenbit Emiru
November 4, 2026

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Names Dr. Tenbit Emiru Chief Medical Officer

Tenbit Emiru, MD, PhD, MBA has joined Excellus BCBS and its parent company, The Lifetime Healthcare Companies, as enterprise chief medical officer and senior vice president of medical services.

AmeriCU Credit Union Announces Promotion of Daniela Paparo to Financial Center Manager
November 4, 2026

AmeriCU Credit Union Announces Promotion of Daniela Paparo to Financial Center Manager

In this role, Daniela will lead the financial center team in supporting members’ financial needs and building strong relationships within the community.

Nave's Neighbors
November 2, 2026

Nave Law Firm Recognizes ED23 Foundation as November's Nave's Neighbor

Nave Law Firm recognizes the ED23 Foundation, founded by SU standout Eric Devendorf, for supporting Syracuse youth and families through sports, mentorship, and its Annual Turkey Drive.

New to the Network
October 29, 2026

Welcome to the CenterState CEO Network-November 2026

Welcome new members to the CenterState CEO Network.

Ambassadors Graphic 2026
October 29, 2026

Ambassadors-CEO Insights November 2026

CenterState CEO Ambassadors welcome and recognize businesses celebrating grand openings, company anniversaries and other important milestones.

Network News
October 29, 2026

Network News - CEO Insights November 2026

Below is a snapshot of the latest news and top headlines from Members and Clients.

Cornell Cooperative Extension Farm-to-School Workshop
October 29, 2026

Cornell Cooperative Extension Farm-to-School Workshop

This educational program begins with a farm tour at Grindstone Farm in Pulaski, NY.

NBT Bancorp Inc. Announces Record Third Quarter 2026 Results and Declares Cash Dividend
October 28, 2026

NBT Bancorp Inc. Announces Record Third Quarter 2026 Results and Declares Cash Dividend

NBT Bancorp Inc. (“NBT” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: NBTB) reported net income and diluted earnings per share for the three and nine months ended Sept. 30, 2026.

Production Poster for The Nutcracker
October 26, 2026

The Nutcracker

Play written by June Walker Rogers and Directed by Jennifer Hitchcock.