Welcome to the CenterState CEO Network-March 2026

Posted on February 27, 2026

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Please join us in welcoming new members of the CenterState CEO Network. 

 

Anne Messenger - Executive Coach & Facilitator 

Anne Messenger  

8 Fawn Ridge Rd. 

Manlius, NY 13104 

(315) 559-4173 

www.anne-messenger.com 

A widely recognized career strategist, C-suite executive coach and active board member, Anne Messenger owned her own career management and HR consulting business, Messenger Associates, for nearly 20 years. Formerly a marketing executive, she also managed outplacement centers for Lockheed Martin and headed a career development design team for 2200 employees in its Syracuse division. 

 

Central City Data Service LLC 

Trevor Grant 

128 Columbus Ave. 

Syracuse, NY 13219 

315-870-2772  

https://citydataservices.net/ 

Central City Data Services is a Central New York-based IT consulting firm specializing in cloud infrastructure, systems integration, data engineering and legacy systems modernization for municipal governments and small to mid-sized organizations. With a specialty in delivering Microsoft 365 and Azure solutions, the company builds cloud-based data platforms and provides long-term support with a focus on helping an organization leverage analytics and automation to meet its operational goals. 

 

Choice Words LLC 

Stephen Densmore 

120 West State St., Ste 204 

Ithaca, NY 14850 

607-319-9650  

www.choicewordspr.com 

Choice Words is the premier source for expert grant writing and consultancy in New York State. The organization has helped its clients win more than $216 million since 2010, and the team is ready to do the same for you. 

 

Devin's Rec Room 

Henry Brigham  

132 Hillside Way 

Camillus, NY 13031 

315-468-3700 

Devinsrecroom.org 

Devin's Rec Room is a supporting community of physically active people brought together by sober living and committed to creating an environment of healing and recovery. 

 

Ranucci, Dalton & Schenk, CPAs 

Kari Dalton 

5730 Commons Park Dr. 

East Syracuse, NY 13057 

315-449-1200 

www.rdscpas.com 

RDS, CPAs is a comprehensive accounting firm that provides a range of professional services, including tax preparation, tax planning, consulting and representation before the IRS and state taxing authorities. The firm specializes in providing financial support for litigated matrimonial issues and shareholder disputes, along with collaborative matrimonial matters. This may include separate property tracing, calculating true and correct income for support purposes, preparing business valuations, and providing expert testimony. Additionally, the firm provides financial support for forensic accounting and shareholder disputes. 

 

Ryan's Windows & Doors, Inc. 

Steve Fortino 

190 Hiawatha Place 

Syracuse, NY 13208 

(315) 425-7955 

https://www.ryanswindowsanddoorsinc.com/ 

Ryan’s Windows and Doors is a trusted window and door supplier dedicated to serving builders, remodelers and homeowners with top-quality window and door solutions. Whether you are working on a new build or a renovation, Ryan’s offers a comprehensive selection tailored to projects of any size—from a single window to an entire home. 

 

SHIFT Capital LLC 

Sarah Barden 

620 South Aurora St. 

Ithaca, NY 14850 

267-773-7969 

https://southworksithaca.com/ 

SHIFT is on a mission to create inclusive, equitable communities who thrive. SouthWorks - located in Ithaca NY - repurposes a historic industrial manufacturing site into a destination neighborhood. SHIFT is blending adaptive reuse with new construction across 95 acres of natural landscapes and evolving spaces. 

 

Syracuse Mets Baseball Club 

Jason Smorol  

One Tex Simone Dr. 

Syracuse, NY 13208 

(315) 474-7833 

www.syracusemets.com 

The Syracuse Mets are a minor league baseball team located in NBT Bank Stadium on Syracuse's Northside. The Mets are the Triple-A affiliate of the New York Mets and the team plays in the International League. From April through August the Syracuse Mets provide affordable, family, fun and exciting promotions like Dollar Thursdays, Fireworks Fridays, Giveaway Saturdays and Family Sundays. There's something for everyone! 

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Upstate Biotech Ventures Overview

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Historic Green Mansion in Syracuse to be Transformed into Headquarters for the Greater Syracuse Land Bank and Workforce Housing with Investment from NBT CEI-Boulos Impact Fund

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A Bad Year for Tomatoes

Directed by William Allman, the production featured Rhoda Rosen, James Buerkel, Mary Anne Sheboy and Irma Lange.

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Alex M. Savage Joins Hancock Estabrook, LLP

He is a graduate of St. Lawrence University and Syracuse University College of Law, where he served as an Executive Editorial member of the Syracuse Law Review.

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March 11, 2026

The 2026 NYPA & NYS Canal Corporation Supplier Diversity Expo Is Back!

This year’s theme, “Energizing New York’s Economy,” reflects more than a message; it reflects how the Expo has evolved. 

OCO Weekly Menu for March 16-20
March 11, 2026

View Oswego County Opportunities Weekly Menu for March 16-20

Come enjoy nutritious meals and spend time with friends. Everyone is welcome!

OCO Menu and Activities March 9-13
March 6, 2026

Oswego County Opportunities Weekly Menu

View Oswego County Opportunities Weekly Menu for March 9th-13th below.

Dasha Kelly Hamilton, a black woman, sits behind a wooden table. On the table is a red, white, and blue cake that reads "Makin Cake" in red and blue frosting. The background of the image is bright red, and the title of the performance, "Makin' Cake: A conversation on race, class, culture, and cake" floats above Dasha's head.
March 4, 2026

The ARTSwego Performing Arts Series Presents: Makin' Cake

Filled with aha-moments and poignant vignettes, this show serves up an experience and a conversation about equity in America, exploring race, culture, and class in a refreshing and fun way.

The poster for the spring musical, All Shook Up, features the title of the show in red, blue, and green lettering. The O's in the title are stylized to look like records, and the silhouettes of a male and female individual dance around the title. The background is bright yellow.
March 4, 2026

All Shook Up at SUNY Oswego

Book by Joe Dipietro, inspired by and featuring the hit songs of Elvis Presley.