Member Essentials-CEO Insights September 2025

Posted on August 27, 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.   

 

Anheuser-Busch will spend $9 million to upgrade its Baldwinsville brewery.

Berkshire Bank’s parent company to merge with another Boston-based bank.

The Bonadio Group will combine with an Albany-based accounting firm this fall.

Central New York Community Foundation establishes local impact-investing program to fund WCNY’s Entertainment Academy.

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield opens applications for the 2025 Health Equity Innovation Awards.

More than 140 Harris Beach Murtha lawyers recognized in the Best Lawyers in America 2026 editions.  

KeyBank awards Home HeadQuarters its Syracuse-area $200,00 bicentennial grant.

Oswego Health will offer free medical information sessions ahead of enrollment.

Rosamond Gifford Zoo welcomes illegally created Agali clone to its facility.

Salt City Coffee will operate Barb’s Bistro in Le Moyne’s renovated McNeil Firehouse.

Sapphire Recruitment moves to new location in Syracuse’s Inner Harbor.

SRC wins patent for adaptive digital filter for radar systems.

SUNY Oswego credits on-campus club for creation of its real estate minor.

Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud will step down in June 2026.

Tully Rickney Foundation announces military scholarships for law school students.

Work begins on Upstate Medical University’s new clinical pathology lab.

Other Network News

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Community Day at the Everson

We’re celebrating the opening of America 250: Rebels, Radicals, & Revolutionaries with a day full of art-making, family fun, and community connection.

Turning Stone Earns National Recognition from Forbes for $400 Million Transformation
September 17, 2026

Turning Stone Earns National Recognition from Forbes for $400 Million Transformation

Forbes senior contributor, Larry Olmsted, highlights the $400 million Turing Stone Evolution – praises resort’s hotels, world-class dining, golf, events, entertainment, central location and proclaims Turning Stone “the biggest and best in…

NY SBDC Fast Track to Small Business Workshop
September 16, 2026

NY SBDC Fast Track to Small Business Workshop

This program helps participants build a strong foundation, avoid common start-up pitfalls, and move forward with clarity and confidence.

Oswego Health Foundation Gala
September 16, 2026

2026 Oswego Health Foundation Gala

Oswego Health Foundation announces their 7th Annual Foundation Gala, "License to Heal: A Night of Elegance. A Mission of Care."

Good Side of Bad Movie Screening NAMI Syracuse
September 15, 2026

Award-winning Movie Screening to Benefit Mental Illness

Join NAMI Syracuse, NAMI NYS, and Schizophrenic.nyc for a special screening of Good Side of Bad, followed by an evening of storytelling, lived experience, mental health advocacy, and connection.

William Hython
September 14, 2026

Business Litigation Attorney William Hython joins Harris Beach Murtha’s Syracuse Office

Senior Counsel William H. Hython has joined Harris Beach Murtha’s Business Litigation practice group and Syracuse office.

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September 14, 2026

Hospitality Syracuse Inc. will Present a $113,580 Check to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Syracuse on Sept. 16.

You are cordially invited to join us at 3:30pm on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at the Boys…

PEACE, Inc. Rooftop BBQ Fundraiser
September 10, 2026

PEACE, Inc. Rooftop BBQ Fundraiser

Enjoy delicious food, refreshing drinks, live music, and great company while supporting programs that help individuals and families throughout Central New York thrive.

AUD Authority Unveils NBT Bank Arena at the Utica Memorial Auditorium
September 10, 2026

AUD Authority Unveils NBT Bank Arena at the Utica Memorial Auditorium

The agreement was awarded through a competitive bidding process and marks a long-term investment in one of the region's premier entertainment and community venues.