Member Essentials-CEO Insights May 2025

Posted on April 30, 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.   

 

Beardsley Architects + Engineers moves to new Albany office location.

Berkshire Bank Foundation supports several Central New York not-for-profit organizations.

Centro expands its bus service to Cortland County.

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield joins group of health plan providers calling on Congress to pass bipartisan legislation that will protect Medicare Advantage benefits access to care for hundreds of thousands of members.

Lockheed Martin announces CFO’s departure and names a new successor.

Shawni Davis, owner of Luminary Electrical Services, named the SBA Syracuse district Small Business Person of the Year.

Nascentia Health’s Inaugural DISCO INFERNO raises more than $20,000 for charitable foundation and pediatric home care program.

Oneida Indian Nation holds topping ceremony for new hotel. 

Oswego Health introduces a groundbreaking medical assistant certification program that offers a flexible, online learning experience.

Premiere Transportation acquires Northeast Shuttle, expanding its regional service offerings.

Rosamond Gifford Zoo executive director to retire in late May.

SRAA wins award for snow and ice control at the Syracuse Hancock International Airport.

The Summit Federal Credit Union starts its two-year, $30,000 support of Sleep in Heavenly Peace.

Syracuse University chooses a brand partner for its upcoming campus hotel.

The United Way of Central New York is seeking a new president with Nancy Kern Eaton soon to retire.

WISE will use its recent $10,000 donation for a financial management program.

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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.