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Talk CNY by CenterState 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.

Talk CNY's Main Series is presented by NBT Bank, and its Miniseries is presented by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield.

 

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Catch up on the Latest Episodes

Building for What's Next: NBT Bank's Regional Growth

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On this episode, we welcome a very special guest, Dave Kavney, NBT Bank's President of Central New York, the Southern Tier, and Pennsylvania. NBT Bank is the presenting sponsor for this podcast, and the entire Talk CNY team is so grateful to them for all of their support of this series. On this episode, we discuss NBT Bank's recent growth and how they're playing an active role in our community's development.

Talk CNY Quarterly Market Insights

2026 Q3 with Ken Entenmann, NBT Bank

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In this episode of Quarterly Market Insights, a special series part of CenterState CEO's Talk CNY podcast presented by NBT Bank, host Kevin Schwab sits down with NBT Bank Chief Economist and Chief Investment Officer Ken Entenmann to unpack the biggest economic headlines. From oil prices to inflation and AI-driven growth, Ken explains why market volatility may be masking a surprisingly resilient economy.

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New episodes are released the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month and are recorded in the production studio at CenterState CEO's INSPYRE Innovation Hub. Ratings and reviews are appreciated!

Ask Alexa to play WCNY, and listen to 91.3 HD3 Syracuse in your car. You can listen to Talk CNY by CenterState Wednesdays and Saturdays at 12:30 p.m., and Mondays at 2:30 p.m.

Meet our Main Series Sponsor: NBT Bank

Talk CNY's Main Series 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.

Talk CNY Miniseries: Leadership Lessons

Season 4's Miniseries is presented by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield

Featuring Dimitar Karaivanov of Community Financial System, Inc.

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In this episode of the Talk CNY Miniseries: Leadership Lessons, presented by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, Syracuse University Athletic Director Bryan Blair discusses his approach to developing ideas, leading organizational change, building teamwork and learning lessons from every experience. He also shares his vision to make Syracuse Athletics a Top 10 program nationally, from creating an unmatched Dome experience to leveraging Syracuse’s academic advantages and modernizing operations. It’s a candid conversation about leadership, resilience and the power of “we.”

Meet our Miniseries Sponsor: Excellus BlueCross BlueShield

Talk CNY Miniseries: Leadership Lessons is Presented by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield is a nonprofit health plan headquartered in Rochester, New York, serving nearly 1.5 million members across upstate New York. An independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, the organization finances and delivers health care services through a regional network of offices and providers. Its mission is to help people in its communities live healthier and more secure lives through access to high-quality, affordable health care.

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About Talk CNY

Talk CNY by CenterState 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. Each month, hear from a CenterState CEO member about the work of their business or organization in the community, and how they engage with CenterState CEO. Additionally each month, you'll hear CenterState CEO staff person sharing the programs, projects and thought leadership related to a monthly theme.

Talk CNY's Main Series is presented by NBT Bank, and its Miniseries is presented by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield.

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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Talk CNY Quarterly Market Insights

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2026 Q3 - Ken Entenmann August 5, 2026
2026 Q2 - Ken Entenmann May 4, 2026
2026 Q1 - Ken Entenmann March 6, 2026
2025 Q4 - Ken Entenmann December 24, 2025
2025 Q3 - Ken Entenmann October 6, 2025
2025 Q1 - Ken Entenmann May 2, 2025
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