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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CNY Biotech Accelerator - 2026 Events / Pitch Opportunity
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CNY Biotech Accelerator - 2026 Events / Pitch Opportunity

The Central New York Biotech Accelerator is hosting or partnering on exciting events and has a full complement of virtual sessions schedu

January 14, 2026

Oswego Health Offers After-Hours Urology Clinic to Better Serve Busy Patients

This new clinic offers convenient evening appointments for patients experiencing ongoing or complex urologic conditions.

Oswego Health
January 14, 2026

Oswego Health Employees Raise More Than $78,000 to Support Patient Comfort and Care

A total of 492 employees participated, exceeding the participation goal of 375 employees and surpassing last year’s fundraising total.

Excellus BCBS
January 14, 2026

2026 Health Equity Innovation Awards

At Excellus BlueCross BlueShield the health of our communities is at the center of everything we do.

United Way of Central New York Appoints Carrie Large as new President and CEO
January 14, 2026

United Way of Central New York Appoints Carrie Large as new President and CEO

Large will join the United Way of Central New York after most recently serving as the executive director of the Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo.

January 13, 2026

Autism Acceptance Walk

This event is packed with fun, games, prizes, a photo booth and more.

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January 13, 2026

Modern Advocacy Named to City & State's 2026 Who’s Who in Political Consulting

City & State’s Who’s Who in Political Consulting & Communications puts a spotlight on the PR and political comms pros who are on the front lines of the biggest campaigns in New York and beyond.

MHEDA MVP Award
January 13, 2026

Thompson & Johnson Earns MHEDA MVP Award for 10th Consecutive Year

The MVP Award is one of the most coveted honors in the material handling industry.

Barton & Loguidice Founders from 1961 (Left to Right) Frank Loguidice, James Clyde, Ken Brown, Edwin Barton
January 12, 2026

Barton & Loguidice Celebrates 65 Years of Service, Growth and Innovation

The firm is commemorating more than six decades of service to clients and communities across the region.