Member Essentials-CEO Insights October 2025

Posted on September 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.   

 

Bryant and Stratton College students train at new Liverpool campus nursing lab.

Central New York Community Foundation supports WCNY Entertainment Academy through its impact-investing program.

ConnextCare opens its hybrid dental room in Oswego.

Eastern Security Services will host a digital and physical security expo in Buffalo, NY.

Excellus opens community resource center in Clay.

NASA awards Le Moyne College professor more than $300,000 to research ancient asteroids.

Operation Oswego County to host The Summit: Oswego County Manufacturing 2025 this month at the Fulton campus of Cayuga Community College. 

Oswego Health Foundation to hold its annual gala in November.

Rosamond Gifford Zoo kicks off autumn with Fall Festival and Zoo Boo events.

Sapphire Recruitment moves into offices in Syracuse’s Inner Harbor.

SOS Specialists’ One Day Surgery Center is recognized by national association for higher quality and cost-effective spine surgery and hip and knee replacement.

SRC, Inc. wins patents for two technologies that help improve precision and reliability.

SUNY Oswego President leads delegations on summer trip to Africa.

Syracuse University’s Institute for Military Families appoints Managing Director of Research and Evaluation.

YMCA of Central New York names its 2025-2026 association board of directors.

Other Network News

The Syracuse Orchestra full color logo
June 30, 2026

The Syracuse Orchestra's Summer Concert Series comes to CNY in July

The Syracuse Orchestra will perform a series of free outdoor concerts at various locations in CNY throughout the month of July

Excellus BCBS logo
June 29, 2026

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield announces $10,000 grants for local community organizations through Federal Home Loan Bank of New York program

Excellus BCBS is awarding $10,000 grants to four community organizations across CNY to support housing, education, and community wellbeing through a a partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of NY

The MOST
June 29, 2026

MOST Debuts Renovated Dino Zone presented by M&T Bank

The MOST

Harris Beach Murtha
June 29, 2026

Harris Beach Murtha to Add Nearly 40 Attorneys from Boston-based Peabody & Arnold

Boston-based Peabody & Arnold will soon join Harris Beach Murtha, adding nearly 40 attorneys and strengthening the firm’s Northeast presence and beyond.

Massage Therapist_Aqua Spa
June 24, 2026

Aqua Spa Float Center is Hiring a Part-Time Massage Therapist

Aqua Spa Float Center is seeking an experienced, motivated, kind, and compassionate Part-Time Massage Therapist.

Network News
June 24, 2026

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Amy Lear and Gregory Power (board president) of Las Olas Confections and Snacks,Ormond Beach, FL)
June 24, 2026

Man in the Moon Candies Wins Industry Award at Candy Convention

Since 1937, Candy Clinic has provided a forum for confectioners to share new product innovations, merchandising concepts, packaging ideas and business solutions with their peers.

Oswego Health
June 23, 2026

Oswego Health Center for Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine Earns Two Prestigious National Awards for Clinical Excellence and Patient Satisfaction

The Center of Distinction Award recognizes wound care centers that achieve exceptional clinical outcomes for 12 consecutive months, including a patient satisfaction rate exceeding 92 percent.