Member Essentials-CEO Insights July 2025

Posted on June 30, 2025

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.

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Bowers CPAs & Advisors creates a new role to lead employee development.

Community Bank acquires seven Pennsylvania bank branches.

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield awards Community Memorial Hospital a 2025 Health and Wellness Award.

Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo will host Penguin Palooza! this month.

Le Moyne College selects Salt City Coffee to occupy the eatery in McNeil Firehouse.

Lockheed Martin’s Salina plant wins $25 million contract from U.S. Army.

M&T Bank secures naming rights for Mohawk Harbor Event Center in Schenectady.

Micron and the Trump Administration agree on expanded U.S. investments.

Oswego Health Foundation to host 10th annual For Your Health 5K and Wellness Event.

SUNY Oswego renames four of its colleges.

Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital pediatrics office opens in Clay

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March 19, 2026

Tompkins Community Bank Names Phil Quintana President-Elect; Quintana Succeeds John McKenna, who will Retire in July 2026

Quintana brings more than 27 years of banking leadership experience across the Mid Atlantic, North Texas, Southeast Florida, and Long Island.

NY SBDC Fast Track to Small Business Workshop

March 18, 2026

Ribbon Cutting Event for Aqua Spa Float Center & Wellness Boutique

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photo of Hancock Estabrook attorney Jay O'Shea

March 18, 2026

Hancock Estabrook Partner James J. O’Shea Joins the International Association of Defense Counsel

Mr. O’Shea focuses his practice on complex civil litigation in federal and New York State courts representing clients in sophisticated corporate disputes.

March 18, 2026

View Oswego County Opportunities Weekly Menu for March 23-27

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March 18, 2026

SUNY Oswego Spring Break Events

This program offers a variety of recreational and nature-based activities, as well as sporting events, for the entire family to enjoy.

March 16, 2026

M&T Bank Reminds Small Businesses of March 18 Deadline for New York State Retirement Savings Program

Every business in New York State with 10 employees or more will soon be required to offer retirement savings plan options to their workfo

March 16, 2026

Nave Law Firm Recognizes Reflections Management and Care as March’s Nave’s Neighbor

The Nave’s Neighbors program spotlights nonprofit and community organizations that strengthen the region through service, advocacy, and meaningful support.

March 15, 2026

2026 Ag Agency Awareness Day

This program is geared towards aspiring farmers, beginning farmers and established agricultural producers who are looking for information on how to improve or expand their agriculture business.

March 13, 2026

Upstate Biotech Ventures Overview

The session will include a discussion of eligibility and the application process as well as Excell Partners’ due diligence system for reviewing applications and the UBV pitch.