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.   

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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.

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Phil Quintana
March 19, 2026

Tompkins Community Bank Names Phil Quintana President-Elect; Quintana Succeeds John McKenna, who will Retire in July 2026

Quintana brings more than 27 years of banking leadership experience across the Mid Atlantic, North Texas, Southeast Florida, and Long Island.

NY SBDC Fast Track to Small Business Workshop
March 18, 2026

Ribbon Cutting Event for Aqua Spa Float Center & Wellness Boutique

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March 18, 2026

Hancock Estabrook Partner James J. O’Shea Joins the International Association of Defense Counsel

Mr. O’Shea focuses his practice on complex civil litigation in federal and New York State courts representing clients in sophisticated corporate disputes.

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March 18, 2026

View Oswego County Opportunities Weekly Menu for March 23-27

View the menu here.

March 18, 2026

SUNY Oswego Spring Break Events

This program offers a variety of recreational and nature-based activities, as well as sporting events, for the entire family to enjoy.

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March 16, 2026

M&T Bank Reminds Small Businesses of March 18 Deadline for New York State Retirement Savings Program

Every business in New York State with 10 employees or more will soon be required to offer retirement savings plan options to their workfo

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March 16, 2026

Nave Law Firm Recognizes Reflections Management and Care as March’s Nave’s Neighbor

The Nave’s Neighbors program spotlights nonprofit and community organizations that strengthen the region through service, advocacy, and meaningful support.

2026 Ag Agency Awareness Day
March 15, 2026

2026 Ag Agency Awareness Day

This program is geared towards aspiring farmers, beginning farmers and established agricultural producers who are looking for information on how to improve or expand their agriculture business.

March 13, 2026

Upstate Biotech Ventures Overview

The session will include a discussion of eligibility and the application process as well as Excell Partners’ due diligence system for reviewing applications and the UBV pitch.