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

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
November 2, 2026

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
October 29, 2026

Welcome to the CenterState CEO Network-November 2026

Welcome new members to the CenterState CEO Network.

Ambassadors Graphic 2026
October 29, 2026

Ambassadors-CEO Insights November 2026

CenterState CEO Ambassadors welcome and recognize businesses celebrating grand openings, company anniversaries and other important milestones.

Network News
October 29, 2026

Network News - CEO Insights November 2026

Below is a snapshot of the latest news and top headlines from Members and Clients.

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.