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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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Entrepreneurs who Turned Their Passion into ProfitListen | Watch | Read the Transcript Every dollar spent at a small business gets returned to the local economy one and half times, so it’s not a surprise that small businesses are sometimes called the life-blood of the local economy. Here at CenterState CEO, we are lucky to support and work alongside many of the entrepreneurs who are making our neighborhoods more vibrant and helping our region grow. On this episode of Talk CNY presented by NBT Bank, we’re excited to introduce you to two of them: Michelle Cruse of Cracked Bean Roastery and Keeli Manning of Doomsday Pasta. |
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Celebrating CenterState CEO’s 15th AnniversaryListen | Watch | Read the Transcript In this special anniversary episode of Talk CNY, presented by NBT Bank, host Katie Zilcosky sits down with CenterState CEO President Rob Simpson to reflect on the organization’s 15-year journey. He recounts the state of Central New York’s economic development landscape in the early 2000s and how the creation of CenterState CEO in 2010 from its two predecessor organizations aimed to unify and strengthen efforts to drive sustainable regional growth for all people. Looking ahead to envision Central New York another 15 years from now, Simpson shares why he foresees the region as a thriving growth market. With coordinated efforts, he believes the region is poised to become a national model of creative and equitable economic development. |
Talk CNY Miniseries: Leadership LessonsListen | Watch | Read the Transcript 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. In this episode of Talk CNY: Leadership Lessons, presented by NBT Bank, serial entrepreneur Jeff Knauss shares the personal and professional philosophies that have shaped his dynamic career. As an angel investor, 4x Inc. 5000 founder and the CEO of Arcovo AI and Opin, Jeff reflects on what drives his business decisions and his passion for building things from the ground up and bringing them to life in ways that provide real value. Beyond business, Jeff’s leadership is deeply grounded in personal values, especially his commitment to family and the intentional use of time. Tune in to this episode of Talk CNY to hear Jeff’s advice to aspiring entrepreneurs, as well as his take on the importance of reverse-engineering big goals, taking a leap, and striving for daily improvement - emphasizing that regret is more frightening than failure. |
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Quarterly Market Insights: A Special Talk CNY Series - 2025 Q1 with Ken EntenmannListen | Watch | Read the Transcript Talk CNY - Quarterly Market Insights presented by NBT Bank features Ken Entenmann, Senior Vice President, Chief Investment Officer and Chief Economist for NBT Bank. Ken joins us to share what's happening in the markets and how it impacts you. Kenneth J. Entenmann is Senior Vice President, Chief Investment Officer & Chief Economist at NBT Wealth Management. Ken has over 3 decades of investment experience. Prior to joining NBT Bank, he served as Director of Investment Management at Alliance Bank. In his current role, he oversees more than $6 billion in assets under management and administration in Trust, Custody, Retirement, Institutional and Individual accounts. Entenmann graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor's degree in Applied Economics and Business Management. He also graduated from William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration at the University of Rochester with an MBA. He has also earned his Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. Ken is a former Board member of the New York Bankers Association and was the Chair of the Trust and Investment Committee. He has served on the board of the Central New York Community Foundation from 2006-2012. He currently serves on the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse's Investment Advisory Committee. |
Listen, Watch & SubscribeApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | iHeartRadio | Amazon/Audible | WCNY | Transcripts 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. Special SeriesEconomic Champions Miniseries: Watch Quarterly Market Insights, with NBT Bank's Ken Entenmann: Watch |
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About Talk CNYTalk 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
| S3,E10 - Michelle Cruse and Keeli Manning | May 21, 2025 | |
| S3,E9 - Brandon Mastrangelo | May 7, 2025 | |
| S3,Bonus - Rob Simpson | May 4, 2025 | |
| S3,E8 - Rob Simpson | April 23, 2025 | |
| S3,E7 - John Liddy | April 9, 2025 | |
| S3,E6 - Ken Stewart | March 26, 2025 | |
| S3,E5 - Kara Jones & Manny Cerniglia | March 11, 2025 | |
| S3,E4 - Hope Knight | February 26, 2025 | |
| S3,E3 - Nora Spillane | February 12, 2025 | |
| S3,E2 - Melanie Littlejohn | January 29, 2025 | |
| S3,E1 - Rob Simpson | January 15, 2025 | |
| S2,E24 - Kevin Schwab | December 18, 2024 | |
| S2,E23 - 2024 Highlights | December 4, 2024 | |
| S2,E22 - Tony Baird | November 20, 2024 | |
| S2,E21 - John Liddy | November 6, 2024 | |
| S2,E20 - Rob Simpson | October 16, 2024 | |
| S2,E19 - Dr. Juhanna Rogers | October 2, 2024 | |
| S2,E18 - Tylah Worrell | September 18, 2024 | |
| S2,E16 - Ben Sio, Dottie Gallagher, Joe Stefko: Part 2 | August 21, 2024 | |
| S2,E15 - Ben Sio, Dottie Gallagher, Joe Stefko: Part 1 | August 7, 2024 |
Talk CNY Expert Miniseries
| Leadership Lessons E2 - Jeff Knauss | April 30, 2025 | |
| Leadership Lessons E1 - Merike Treier | March 20, 2025 | |
| ECMS - Josh Haun and Kyle Pipes, Haun Welding Supply | May 16, 2024 | |
| ECMS - Dr. Bianca Gonzalez, AMPAworks | May 16, 2024 | |
| ECMS - Meg Tidd, VIP Structures | May 16, 2024 | |
| E9 - Pierre Morrisseau | May 17, 2023 | |
| E8 - Erick Candelero Griscenco | May 17, 2023 | |
| E7 - Christina Scalera | March 5, 2023 | |
| E6 - Damian Vallelonga | March 5, 2023 | |
| E5 - Matt Gardner | March 5, 2023 | |
| E4 - Colleen Blake-Miller | March 5, 2023 | |
| E3 - Gwen Webber-McCleod | March 5, 2023 | |
| E2 - Todd Henry | March 5, 2023 | |
| E1 - Susan Crossett | March 5, 2023 |
Talk CNY Quarterly Market Insights
| 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 |