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.

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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.