Member Essentials-CEO Insights June 2025

Posted on May 29, 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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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

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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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.