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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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Catch up on the Latest Episodes

Tackling Housing Challenges in Central New York

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It’s estimated that Onondaga County will need to build around 2,500 new units of housing per year in order to meet expected growth demands. It’s averaged just about half of that in recent years. 

Housing is a vital piece of the puzzle as we work to grow sustainably and equitably. It will require creative solutions and dedication from the entire community to create a more accessible and affordable housing market. 

On this episode of Talk CNY, presented by NBT Bank, Ryan Benz, managing partner of ReDev CNY, and Ben Lockwood, president and CEO of Housing Visions, discuss how they found success in building the housing our community needs. 

Celebrating CenterState CEO’s 15th Anniversary

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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 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.

In this episode of Talk CNY: Leadership Lessons, presented by NBT Bank, Todd Muscatello, the Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing and Growth Officer at Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, gets candid about a defining moment in his career.

Todd began his journey with Excellus BlueCross BlueShield in 2003. A year after being on the job, he made a strategic move that propelled him forward but also ushered in some of the toughest yet most rewarding moments in his career. However, through resilience, reflection and the power of intentional leadership, Todd built the foundation for long-term leadership success.

Tune in to this episode of Talk CNY to hear Todd’s advice for rising leaders as well as his take on the importance of intentional leadership and growth.

Quarterly Market Insights: A Special Talk CNY Series - 2025 Q1 with Ken Entenmann

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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.

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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 Expert Miniseries

Talk CNY Quarterly Market Insights