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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