Member Essentials-CEO Insights March 2026

Posted on February 26, 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.   

 

BioSpherix CEO to offer boater safety class this spring. 

CABVI invites the community to its annual Sips for the Senses event. 

Flox aims to ‘talk’ to the animals to keep them off train tracks and highways. 

Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo announces its leadership transition. 

National Grid’s Sally Librera featured in Syracuse.com’s leadership series. 

Oswego Health’s new Onondaga County office will have room for 2,000 patients. 

Solvay Bank announces the grand opening for it new East Syracuse location. 

SUNY Syraucse EOC Vice President Tim Penix highlighted in Syracuse.com’s leadership series. 

Syracuse University will host former President Joe Biden this spring for a portrait unveiling.  

The Rescue Mission expands its board with six new appointments. 

Turning Stone Enterprises to hire for 75 seasonal positions in golf, groundskeeping and more. 

VIP Structures and ReDev CNY finish converting a historic Syracuse factory into affordable condos. 

 

Other Network News

Tenbit Emiru
November 4, 2026

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Names Dr. Tenbit Emiru Chief Medical Officer

Tenbit Emiru, MD, PhD, MBA has joined Excellus BCBS and its parent company, The Lifetime Healthcare Companies, as enterprise chief medical officer and senior vice president of medical services.

AmeriCU Credit Union Announces Promotion of Daniela Paparo to Financial Center Manager
November 4, 2026

AmeriCU Credit Union Announces Promotion of Daniela Paparo to Financial Center Manager

In this role, Daniela will lead the financial center team in supporting members’ financial needs and building strong relationships within the community.

Nave's Neighbors
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Nave Law Firm Recognizes ED23 Foundation as November's Nave's Neighbor

Nave Law Firm recognizes the ED23 Foundation, founded by SU standout Eric Devendorf, for supporting Syracuse youth and families through sports, mentorship, and its Annual Turkey Drive.

New to the Network
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Farm-to-School Workshop
October 29, 2026

Cornell Cooperative Extension Farm-to-School Workshop

This educational program begins with a farm tour at Grindstone Farm in Pulaski, NY.

NBT Bancorp Inc. Announces Record Third Quarter 2026 Results and Declares Cash Dividend
October 28, 2026

NBT Bancorp Inc. Announces Record Third Quarter 2026 Results and Declares Cash Dividend

NBT Bancorp Inc. (“NBT” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: NBTB) reported net income and diluted earnings per share for the three and nine months ended Sept. 30, 2026.

Production Poster for The Nutcracker
October 26, 2026

The Nutcracker

Play written by June Walker Rogers and Directed by Jennifer Hitchcock.