Member Essentials-CEO Insights June 2025

Posted on May 29, 2025

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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.   

 

Anheuser-Busch announces plans to spend $300 million on its facilities nationwide as a part of its Brewing Futures initiative.

Community Bank formally opens a new branch in the Liverpool area.

Cornell University is a part of a project that received recent grant funding from Fuzehub’s Jeff Lawrence Innovation Fund.

Delta will add flights for two Syracuse University football games this year.

The Syracuse district office of the U.S. Small Business Administration named Shawni Davis, owner and operator of Luminary Electrical, as its Small Business Person of the Year.

Onondaga Community College awards degrees to more than 600 students during its May graduation ceremony.

Six graduate from a paid CNA Training Program at Oswego Health’s The Manor at Seneca Hill.

Solvay Bank announces plans for a tenth branch in East Syracuse.

SUNY ESF receives $2 million donation from Sam and Carol Nappi to study algal blooms on Skaneateles Lake.

Syracuse University selects Graduate by Hilton as the brand partner for its upcoming campus hotel.

Casino Player Magazine awards Turning Stone the 2025 Best Overall Dining in New York State.

Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital opens a new pediatric site in Clay.

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Other Member News

John Huhtala
October 7, 2025

Tompkins Community Bank Welcomes Commercial Banking Regional Manager

Huhtala, a 28-year industry veteran known for his leadership, mentorship and community engagement, will lead operations with the goal of driving growth and value for the bank’s clients.

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October 7, 2025

Shake Shack Grand Opening in DeWitt

We will be donating $1 from every burger and chicken sandwich purchased to the Food Bank of Central New York.

DisruptHR Syracuse
October 7, 2025

DisrUpstate Expands Bold Leadership Movement, Seeks Mentors for the DisrUpstate Exchange

The upcoming DisruptHR Syracuse event will feature eight powerhouse speakers, impactful networking, and vendors and sponsors committed to changing the future of work.

The MOST
October 7, 2025

Fun Halloween Science at the MOST during EEK = MC2 Halloween Weekends

This year’s events are sponsored by the Technology Alliance of Central New York, and the theme is “science, sea monsters, and sweet treats!”

Transformed lobby at Oswego Hospital
October 6, 2025

Oswego Hospital to Undergo $14 Million Transformation: Construction Begins on Multi-Phase Emergency and Imaging Department Expansion

Oswego Health is proud to announce that construction will soon begin on a

Warm, hearty meals for casual friendly get-togethers
October 3, 2025

Fulton Dining & Activity Center Serves Lunch

Reservations are encouraged, and bussing is available from participants homes to the center.

Oswego YMCA Comedy With A Cause
October 2, 2025

Fulton Farmers' Market Halloween Bash

Join us for a fun-filled day at the last Fulton Farmers Market! 

NBT Bank Welcomes Michael Pujia as Private Banking Relationship Manager
October 2, 2025

NBT Bank Welcomes Michael Pujia as Private Banking Relationship Manager

Based in Syracuse, Pujia brings a strong background of fiduciary management, financial planning and analytical skills to support the company’s high net worth private banking clients.

CenterState CEO Chair Stephen Fournier of KeyBank Featured in Oswego County Business Profile
October 2, 2025

CenterState CEO Chair Stephen Fournier of KeyBank Featured in Oswego County Business Profile

Earlier this year, CenterState CEO announced Fournier’s unanimous election as board chair.