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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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

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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.

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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.

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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.