Member Essentials-CEO Insights January 2026

Posted on January 2, 2026

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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.   

 

Centro receives federal funding to purchase nine low emission buses for BRT system.  

COR Development announces redevelopment at Cor Center in Clay, NY. 

Everson Museum celebrates 40 years of holiday magic with Festival of Trees & Light. 

Excellus announces the recipients of 2025 Health Equity Innovation Awards. 

Harris Beach Murtha launches artificial intelligence industry team. 

Leadership Greater Syracuse announces 2025 graduates. 

Lockheed Martin plans for $51 million expansion project at its Oswego plant. 

M.A. Polce is named to the 2025 MSSP Alert Top 250 Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) list.   

Micron takes another step forward after receiving environmental permits from New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. 

National Grid plans multi-year restoration project for its iconic downtown Syracuse building. 

Nave Law Firm helps build beds for children in need across the Central New York community. 

Medical staff at Oswego Hospitaannounces new leadership for 2026-2027. 

Rescue Mission among the upstate New York nonprofits to use state funds for homeless housing. 

Solvay Bank distributes $100,000 in grants to local nonprofits and church food pantries. 

SUNY Oswego President Dr. Peter Nwosu to serve on board of national association for state schools. 

Syracuse University College of Professional Studies signs transfer agreement with Tompkins County Community College. 

Turning Stone Resort Casino’s 2025 Gingerbread Village named one the world’s Most Over-the-Top Hotel Gingerbread Displays by Forbes Travel Guide.  

Upstate University Hospital starts design phase of $450 million annex project. 

 

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Other Member News

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. 

Lora Davis, CPA
February 11, 2026

Dannible & McKee LLP Welcomes Lora B. Davis, CPA, as Project Consulting Manager

Davis has more than 20 years of experience in finance and accounting, most recently serving in a variety of leadership roles with Dairy Farmers of America in its Syracuse office.