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Talk CNY by CenterState, presented by NBT Bank, is a semimonthly podcast series featuring leaders from across Central New York, shining a spotlight on the growth and opportunities happening here. You’ll get an inside look at the people, projects and initiatives moving the region forward.

 

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Building the Largest Entrepreneurship Hub in NY

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As each month passes in 2025, CenterState CEO gets closer and closer to opening the new innovation hub in downtown Syracuse. If you pass the building on Harrison Street these days, you’ll see glass is now in the windows and exterior siding is going up. Inside, the elevators are now installed and crews are painting and renovating the new rooms.

We know there are still a lot of questions about how the new innovation hub will fit into our community and when people will be able to get inside. And we still have a lot to share about this project—including new resources, new programs and a new name.

On this episode of Talk CNY presented by NBT Bank, CenterState CEO’s Vice President of Innovation and Entrepreneurship John Liddy stops by to discuss the latest progress and future goals of the Innovation Hub.

Get tickets to CenterState CEO’s 2025 Annual Meeting!

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Talk CNY Miniseries: Leadership Lessons

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The Talk CNY Miniseries: Leadership Lessons is a new series where we sit down with business and community leaders to explore the personal and professional experiences that have shaped their journeys.

Kicking off the series is Merike Treier, Executive Director of the Downtown Committee of Syracuse. In this role, she leads initiatives focused on development, revitalization, security, and environmental maintenance.

Ever wondered what it takes to create and sustain a thriving downtown? Merike shares with host Brittni Smallwood her perspective on downtown Syracuse’s remarkable transformation and the strategies she’s used to foster lasting growth.

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New episodes are released the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month. Ratings and reviews are appreciated!

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Economic Champions Miniseries: Watch

Quarterly Market Insights, with NBT Bank's Ken Entenmann: Watch

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Meet our Sponsor: NBT Bank

Talk CNY is Presented by NBT Bank

Since opening its doors in 1856, NBT Bank has remained committed to providing its customers with superior banking services and helping to make the communities it serves a better place to live and work. It also believe that its greatest competitive advantage remains its people. Through their dedication it is able to enhance its ability to serve customers through relationship building, personalized banking solutions, local decision making and commitment to community initiatives.

About Talk CNY

Talk CNY by CenterState, presented by NBT Bank, is a semimonthly podcast series featuring leaders from across Central New York, shining a spotlight on the growth and opportunities happening here. You’ll get an inside look at the people, projects and initiatives moving the region forward. The second Wednesday of each month highlights a CenterState CEO member for a conversation about the work of their business or organization in the community, and how they engage with CenterState CEO. The second episode of the month features a CenterState CEO staff person sharing the programs, projects and thought leadership related to a monthly theme. 

In addition to the main series, you can discover the Talk CNY Miniseries with featured business experts on episodes.

Hosted by: Katie Zilcosky, director of communications, CenterState CEO

Executive Producer: Brittni Smallwood, vice president of marketing, CenterState CEO

Graphic Designer: Megan Reichel, director of marketing and design, CenterState CEO

Producer: Justin Miller, digital communications manager, CenterState CEO

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Transcripts:

Talk CNY Main Series

Talk CNY Quarterly Market Insights

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2024 Q4 - Ken Entenmann December 11, 2024
2024 Q3 - Ken Entenmann October 9, 2024
2024 Q2 - Ken Entenmann July 17, 2024
2024 Q1 - Ken Entenmann April 3, 2024
2023 Q4 - Ken Entenmann December 18, 2023
2023 Q3 - Ken Entenmann October 1, 2023
2023 Q2 - Ken Entenmann July 6, 2023
2023 Q1 - Ken Entenmann March 6, 2023