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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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Meet the Winner of GENIUS NY Cohort 9Listen | Watch | Read the Transcript Communicating with animals is not just something out of a storybook, but a reality for the GENIUS NY Cohort 9 grand prize winner. Flox Intelligence is a wildlife AI company that aims to minimize harmful interactions between humans and animals. The idea recently won them a $1 million grand prize at the GENIUS NY pitch finals during CenterState CEO’s annual Innovation Night. On this episode of Talk CNY presented by NBT Bank, we talk about winning this round of GENIUS NY and the problem Flox Intelligence aims to solve with Flox Intelligence cofounder Sara Nozkova. |
Talk CNY Quarterly Market Insights2026 Q2 with Ken Entenmann, NBT BankListen | Watch | Read the Transcript 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’s Chief Economist and Chief Investment Officer Ken Entenmann. From a strong jobs report to volatile oil prices, the conversation explores what the markets are signaling about inflation and growth. Ken breaks down shifting labor dynamics, inflation expectations and consumer resilience, while offering grounded insight on what it all means for markets, businesses and Central New York’s outlook. |
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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. |
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Talk CNY Miniseries: Leadership LessonsSeason 4's Miniseries is presented by Excellus BlueCross BlueShieldFeaturing Evelyn Ingram of Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.Listen | Watch | Read the Transcript What does it take to build trust, unite communities and lead with purpose? In this episode of the Talk CNY Miniseries: Leadership Lessons, presented by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, Evelyn Ingram of Wegmans reflects on her leadership journey, the power of showing up authentically and the role businesses can play in strengthening communities. From career-defining lessons to rapid-fire leadership insights, hear how integrity and a commitment to service have strengthened partnerships across sectors and inspired meaningful change. |
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About Talk CNYTalk 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 |
Transcripts:
Talk CNY Main Series
| S1,E22 - Alan Rottenberg and Donna Gillespie | December 6, 2023 | |
| S1,E21 - Ben Sio | November 22, 2023 | |
| S1,E20 - Tim Kennedy | November 8, 2023 | |
| S1,E19 - Rob Simpson Q4 | October 18, 2023 | |
| S1,E18 - Joe Nehme | October 4, 2023 | |
| S1,E17 - Jonathan Link Logan and Andy Obernesser | September 20, 2023 | |
| S1,E16 - Shawni Davis | September 6, 2023 | |
| S1,E15 - Kelly Fumarola | August 23, 2023 | |
| S1,E14 - Nancy Kern Eaton | August 9, 2023 | |
| S1,E13 - Rob Simpson Q3 | July 26, 2023 | |
| S1,E12 - David Kavney | July 12, 2023 | |
| S1,E11 - David Mankiewicz | June 28, 2023 | |
| S1,E10 - Ryan Benz | June 14, 2023 | |
| S1,E9 - Kevin Schwab | May 24, 2023 | |
| S1,E8 - Maria Hudson | May 10, 2023 | |
| S1,E7 - Rob Simpson Q2 | April 26, 2023 | |
| S1,E6 - John Liddy | April 12, 2023 | |
| S1,E5 - Juhanna Rogers | March 22, 2023 | |
| S1,E4 - Melanie Littlejohn | March 8, 2023 | |
| S1,E2 - Maarten Jacobs | February 8, 2023 |