Member Essentials-CEO Insights September 2024

Posted on August 29, 2024

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.

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AmeriCU Credit Union recognized as one of the best credit unions to work for in 2024.

Director of Bryant & Stratton College writes commentary for Syracuse Woman Magazine.

CNY Diaper Bank hosts its second annual “Battle of the Brunch” event.

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of the country’s “Best-In-State Employers” for New York in 2024.

Thirty Harris Beach attorneys are listed in the 2024 Upstate New York Super Lawyers Edition.

Home Sweet Home Cleaning and Gardening to host 3rd annual Hops for Hope fundraiser.

Loretto and union leaders recognize the latest class of LPN apprenticeship graduates.

M3 Placement and Partnership launches new recruitment consulting service.

Oneida Indian Nation breaks ground on a more than $50 million expansion at Point Place Casino.

Oswego Health offers new 3D Breast Biopsy System.

Polyrific will host its upcoming Executive AI Conference in Syracuse in October.

Port of Oswego Authority leader to retire at the end of 2024.

Two new baby monkeys are born at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo.

SUNY Oswego will use federal grant dollars to support semiconductor-related study abroad partnership.

Syracuse University BioInspired Institute receives $3 million NSF award to develop graduate training program in emergent intelligence.

Tompkins Insurance Agencies tapped as one of the nation’s top independent insurance brokers by Insurance Journal.

Other Network News

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.

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.

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.