New Partners-CEO Insights January 2024

Posted on January 2, 2024

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Please join us in welcoming new CenterState CEO Partner-level members.

 

CannonDesign

Melissa Brinson

50 Fountain Pl, Suite 200

Buffalo, NY 14202

716-774-3367

www.cannondesign.com

As an integrated design firm, CannonDesigns does a lot of things. But at its core, the company helps people continuously flourish. CannonDesigns leverages the heart, passion and intelligence of more than 1,000 creative thinkers to develop solutions for some of the greatest challenges facing its clients and society. Whether designing for equity in education, accessible healthcare, inclusive communities, new scientific discoveries or the “next big idea” in business, CannonDesigns partners with organizations to help them improve human life.

 

JCS Construction Services

Jake Palmiter

5 Rose Lane

Fulton, NY 13069

315-532-5312

jcscny.com

Jake's Construction Services (JCS) is unwavering in its commitment to ensuring that a remodeling or new build project is an enjoyable and stress-free experience. While JCS guarantees the final product will meet and exceed expectations, the company recognizes that a positive and hassle-free process is equally crucial.

 

Toshiba Business Solutions New York

Thomas McMahon

6800 Old Collamer Rd #5

East Syracuse, NY 13057

315-414-1414

business.toshiba.com

Toshiba is committed to empowering people, innovation and information. The company's proven experience guides businesses confidently into the evolving world of commerce. Toshiba specializes in personalized print and digital services, offering innovative solutions that seamlessly integrate information to optimize productivity and communication. Toshiba redefines business operations, ensuring clients thrive in a dynamic, interconnected global landscape.

 

Upland Road Advisors

Rick Pooler

New York, NY 

www.uplandroad.eco

Upland Road’s principals and advisors have helped shape critical environmental decisions in every industry sector throughout the world. Its systems-wide perspective, time-tested skills and hands-on experience in sustainable development, capital markets, renewable production and regulatory compliance connect ambition with positive environmental and economic outcomes. 

 

Verus RX

Jill Bennett

Utica, NY

315-292-8585

www.verus-rx.com

VerusRx is part of a group of industry-leading healthcare companies. Recognizing a critical need for transparency and accountability in Pharmacy Benefits Management (PBM), VerusRX was formed with the mission of helping employers manage prescription drug costs while improving health outcomes for their employees.

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Tenbit Emiru
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AmeriCU Credit Union Announces Promotion of Daniela Paparo to Financial Center Manager
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NBT Bancorp Inc. Announces Record Third Quarter 2026 Results and Declares Cash Dividend
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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
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The Nutcracker

Play written by June Walker Rogers and Directed by Jennifer Hitchcock.