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CenterState CEO’s business development work includes aiding new entrepreneurs as they start their first business—entrepreneurs like Durin Leckie.  Durin utilized CenterState CEO’s small business development programming to formalize and accelerate his business. Through Up Start technical assistance and the Growth + Equity Fund , Durin took Ali Fix It Construction from a one-man operation doing hand...

An important part of CenterState CEO’s economic development efforts is community investment. This work ensures business development services help not just large companies, but also small, main street businesses and entrepreneurs from historically marginalized backgrounds. One of the people helping our region’s small business owners navigate the ins and outs of entrepreneurship is CenterState CEO’s...

Syracuse Hancock International Airport is one of the fastest growing airports in the country. Air traffic is up 20 to 25 percent compared to 2019, the airport’s busiest year on record... and the number of available airline seats in 2024 already exceeds 2023. And there are no signs of slowing down.   But the Syracuse Hancock International Airport is not only expanding commercial air service. It’s a...

In 2016, local leaders recognized the potential of making Central New York a globally recognized center for uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) innovation. That vision was turned into reality thanks to unparalleled state investments.   Now, our region has an ecosystem of research and development assets like an FAA designated test site, beyond visual line of sight testing and advanced air mobility (AAM)...

On this episode of Talk CNY Season 2, presented by NBT Bank, Empire State Development’s Regional Director for Central New York Dan Kolinski discusses the goals outlined in the recently released Regional Economic Development Council’s 2023 strategic plan. The 2023 plan is updated to include goals that reflect our current regional moment, such as creating a future ready workforce, connecting industr...

In the first episode of Talk CNY Season 2, presented by NBT Bank, CenterState CEO President Rob Simpson joins new host Katie Zilcosky to reflect on all Central New York accomplished in 2023, and share his outlook for 2024. Tune in to get a preview of CenterState CEO’s 2024 Economic Forecast Report. Simpson serves as president of the CenterState Corporation for Economic Opportunity (CenterState CEO...

On this episode of our podcast, we’ll take a look back at the first season of Talk CNY, presented by NBT Bank and celebrate a year of thoughtful conversations and highlight the stories that we told over the past 23 episodes.  We will also share a few behind-the-scenes moments, including some of our best bloopers.  Learn more about CenterState CEO - CONNECT - CenterState CEO: Website | Facebook | I...

On this episode of Talk CNY presented by NBT Bank, Jared Shepard, CenterState CEO’s director of research and planning, talks about the key indicators that underscore the growth that is ahead for the region and develop the strategic plans needed to meet those opportunities and challenges.  As the director of research and planning within the Strategy, Policy and Planning team, Jared Shepard leads th...

Today's guest of Talk CNY - Quarterly Market Insights presented by NBT Bank is Ken Entenmann, Senior Vice President, Chief Investment Officer and Chief Economist for NBT Bank. Ken joins us today to share what's happening in the markets and how it impacts you. He will focus on the Fourth Quarter of 2023 UPDATE Kenneth J. Entenmann is Senior Vice President, Chief Investment Officer & C...

On this episode of Talk CNY, Alan Rottenberg, founder, Canadian Career Apprenticeship Initiative, and Donna Gillespie, chief executive officer of the Kingston Economic Development Corporation, share how the Career Apprenticeship Initiative, first developed in Canada, is connecting recent college graduates from local colleges to career opportunities in the region. You’ll hear how this talent model...

On this episode of our podcast, we’ll hear from CenterState CEO’s Ben Sio on how his team is leaning into the unprecedented growth in the region and developing strategies to ensure we are prepared for all the opportunities and challenges ahead.  As Chief of Staff and Senior Vice President of Strategy, Policy and Planning, Ben Sio oversees the strategic direction of CenterState CEO and ensures that...

On this episode of Talk CNY, we’ll talk with Tim Kennedy, the Regional President for Advance Local about This Is CNY and how this effort is helping attract talent back and to Central New York.  Tim Kennedy is the regional president of Advance Media NY, the publisher of The Post Standard newspaper and syracuse.com news site. Under Kennedy’s leadership, the Syracuse-based operation doubled its audie...

On this episode of Talk CNY, CenterState CEO President Rob Simpson joins us for the fourth edition of Quarterly Opportunities to give us an update on three impactful projects we are tracking, including Micron’s historic investment, the region’s economic development pipeline and The Tech Garden’s expansion.  Robert Simpson serves as president of the CenterState Corporation for Economic Opportunity...

On this episode of Talk CNY, we’ll talk with Joe Nehme, Sr. Manager External Affairs, Micron Technology  who discusses the anniversary of the company’s historic announcement to build its megafab facility in CNY. Joe currently serves as Senior Manager for External Affairs at Micron Technology, where he directly supports the company’s New York expansion. He was born and raised in Utica, NY and gradu...

Today's guest of Talk CNY - Quarterly Market Insights presented by NBT Bank is Ken Entenmann, Senior Vice President, Chief Investment Officer and Chief Economist for NBT Bank. Ken joins us today to share what's happening in the markets and how it impacts you. He will focus on the Third Quarter of 2023 UPDATE Kenneth J. Entenmann is Senior Vice President, Chief Investment Officer & Ch...

On this episode of Talk CNY, we’ll talk with two members of our CenterState CEO team Andy Obernesser, Director of Community Investment and Jonathan Link Logan, Senior Manager of Neighborhood Development. Andy and Jonathan talk about the impact of their work and CenterState CEO’s efforts to make our Syracuse neighborhoods more thriving and equitable places. Andy Obernesser is the Director of Commun...

On this episode of Talk CNY, we will talk with Shawni Davis, President and CEO of Luminary Electrical Contractor , the first recipient of CenterState CEO’s Growth and Equity Fund about her company, its growth and how that investment has supported her ability to scale her company here in Central New York.  Shawni Davis is New York State’s first African American female master electrician with more t...

On this episode of Talk CNY, Kelly Fumarola, Executive Director, the CenterState CEO Foundation and CenterState Development Foundation; Director of Development at CenterState CEO joins us to talk about how the two CenterState Foundations are supporting community progress and advancing the impact of CenterState CEO’s programmatic work.     In her role as Executive Director of the CenterState CEO an...

On this episode of Talk CNY, Nancy Eaton, President of the United Way of Central New York joins us to talk about how nonprofits are working to address the needs of the community. Learn about the important role nonprofits play in our regional economy and how important it is for the business community to partner with them to advance progress for all.  Nancy Eaton is president of the United Way of Ce...

On this episode of Talk CNY, CenterState CEO President Rob Simpson joins us for the third edition of Quarterly Opportunities to give us an update on three impactful projects we are tracking, including Micron’s historic investment, the region’s economic development pipeline and The Tech Garden’s expansion.  Robert Simpson serves as president of the CenterState Corporation for Economic Opportunity (...

All of Central New York’s businesses have a distinct role to play as the community prepares for rapid growth.  On this episode, we are joined by David Kavney, Regional President at NBT Bank to talk about the growth he sees happening in this community and the role financial institutions must play in supporting and shaping progress. David Kavney has over 30 years of experience in commercial banking...

Talk CNY, Quarterly Market Insights - Q2/Episode 2: Ken Entenmann Today's guest of Talk CNY - Quarterly Market Insights presented by NBT Bank is Ken Entenmann, Senior Vice President, Chief Investment Officer and Chief Economist for NBT Bank. Ken shares second-quarter insights and analysis as well as what's ahead regarding inflation, the stock market, and the disruption potential of artif...

Talk CNY: Season 1, Episode 11 - David Mankiewicz  Regional growth is putting significant pressure on the Central New York Housing Market. How do we prepare for continued growth and ensure that the housing market doesn’t create economic challenges for the region?  On this episode, we are joined by Dave Mankiewicz, Senior Vice President for Research, Policy and Planning for CenterState CEO, who wil...

Talk CNY: Season 1, Episode 10 - Ryan Benz Central New York is growing, and we need more housing to meet demand. To accommodate this region's growth, 2,500 housing units will need to be built each year over the next two decades. Just 808 units were permitted in 2021. The risks are high if the community doesn't act, and we can look at what has happened in other communities when housing de...

On this episode of Talk CNY, we discuss the state’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act or CLCPA, which is among the most progressive climate policies in the nation. Our guest, Kevin Schwab, vice president, Public Policy and Government Relations at CenterState CEO joins us to share what businesses need to know and do to meet the state’s goals to have 70% of its electricity from renewab...