CenterState CEO is Central New York’s leading business leadership and economic development organization, committed to creating a region where businesses thrive, and all people prosper. Welcome to CenterState CEO's semimonthly podcast, Talk CNY, presented by NBT Bank.Through this series CenterState CEO shares the latest news and information on topics ranging from community and workforce development, to policy and innovation. Each month we’ll feature leaders from across Central New York to shi ...
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Government, Community, Development, Entrepreneurship, it all impacts our lives. Lekia converses with individuals and community leaders about professional and personal experiences while getting to the root of topics that effect the society we live in. All while encouraging hope, engagement and positive living . Expect to hear from Great People doing Great Things in this Liberating podcast. Lekia is Inspiring, Witty and Brilliant! Custom Cover art by Kevin Fox
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Taking CNY Innovation to the Next Level
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Send us a text One of the most exciting projects that CenterState CEO has underway right now is the expansion of The Tech Garden into a new center of innovation at 235 Harrison Street. The expansion is a physical symbol of how much our innovation economy has grown. We’re not just expanding the building, but also the program offerings. We want this …
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Economic Champions Miniseries - Heather Drake Bianchi, Drakos Clinical Dynamics
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Send us a text Today’s conversation is with Heather Drake Bianchi, CEO and Founder of Drakos Clinical Dynamics, an award winning umbrella organization created as a foundation of innovation to provide accessible laboratory and healthcare resources to all walks of life in Central New York. Drakos Dynamics was named the 2024 Centerstate CEO Business o…
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Economic Champions Miniseries - Eli Smith, E. Smith Contractors
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Send us a text Today’s conversation is with CenterState CEO member and Economic Champions award winner, Eli Smith, Founder & Managing Director of E. Smith Contractors. In this episode you’ll hear about how this local builder with national reach is evolving and taking on incredible projects, like the renovation of Micron’s downtown office space on W…
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Economic Champions Miniseries - Dakota Malone, Community Solar Authority
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Send us a text Today’s conversation is with Dakota Malone, Managing Partner of Community Solar Authority, a do-it-all, done-for-you, bolt-on partnership that delivers turnkey access to enhanced sustainability leveraging the most significant solar developers in the country. Dakota was born and raised in Central New York. In this episode you’ll be in…
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Celebrating Accomplishments and Looking Ahead
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Send us a text We are in the last quarter of 2024, but that doesn’t mean things are slowing down. The team at CenterState CEO is working on numerous projects and events to celebrate and advance Central New York’s economy. On this episode of Talk CNY, presented by NBT Bank, we’re catching up on the last few months and looking forward to what 2025 wi…
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Quarterly Market Insights: A Special Talk CNY Series - 2024 Q3 with Ken Entenmann
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Send us a text 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. Kenneth J. Entenmann is Senior Vice President, Chief Investment Officer & C…
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Navigating the Changing DEI Landscape
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Send us a text Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives have been declining nationwide over the last few years. But the values of those initiatives are vital to business and overall community success. As Central New York grows and we strive to create a region where all people can prosper, it’s become even more important to prioritize DEI w…
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Community Voices Informing Community Needs
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Send us a text Syracuse’s future ON-RAMP facility needs to be a place where diverse people from across the community can feel welcome to utilize resources that can aid their success. So, a vital part of the ongoing planning and design process of this future workforce training facility is community engagement and input. Helping to lead the community…
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Becoming the Next Semiconductor Industry Hub: Part 2
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Send us a text The NY SMART I-Corridor, a consortium of partners from Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo, is one of just 12 groups to receive a federal Tech Hub award and the only Tech Hub focused the semiconductor industry. The federal government saw local leaders’ strategy and existing regional assets and determined the NY SMART I-Corridor region ha…
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Becoming the Next Semiconductor Industry Hub: Part 1
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Send us a text Around 400 communities applied to the federal Tech Hubs program, a program designed to support tech-based economies in underinvested areas. Of those, only 12 received a Tech Hub designation and federal dollars to support and implement their strategies. The NY SMART I-Corridor, a coalition of partners from Syracuse, Rochester, Buffalo…
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Innovative Projects Advancing our Region
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Send us a text We’ve said it before on Talk CNY, but it’s a really exciting time in Central New York. So far this summer, a delegation of Taiwanese semiconductor industry and supply chain representatives paid a visit to Central New York, the Central New York Community Engagement Committee released the Community Priorities Document, and the federal …
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Quarterly Market Insights: A Special Talk CNY Series - 2024 Q2 with Ken Entenmann
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Send us a text 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. Kenneth J. Entenmann is Senior Vice President, Chief Investment Officer & C…
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Send us a text When thinking of any bank or financial institution, it’s likely you think of a place to manage your money, maybe a physical building or an ATM. All of that is a part of the banking ecosystem, but it’s not the whole of it. Our financial institutions are involved in much more, from financing the projects that enable us to grow to suppo…
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Making Building Trades More Accessible
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Send us a text New infrastructure don’t just appear. It requires a skilled workforce. So, as the Central New York region grows, we’ll need more people in building trades careers to construct and maintain all that we need. And to grow equitably, it’s vital that the workforce is representative of our entire community. Women and people of color are tr…
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Building a Workforce Ecosystem for Equitable Growth
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Send us a text CenterState CEO’s unique position as both a chamber of commerce and an economic development organization allows us to implement holistic strategies when working towards our goal of creating a region where businesses thrive and all people prosper. One example of this is our workforce development team. On this episode of Talk CNY, pres…
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Higher Education Partnering for Workforce Innovation
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Send us a text Central New York needs a skilled workforce that is representative of its population to build a vibrant, equitable economy. That’s something our partners at SUNY Oswego know well. As the largest public employer in Oswego County, SUNY Oswego is committed to making a positive economic, social and civic impact. They recently established …
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Economic Champions Miniseries - Meg Tidd, VIP Structures
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Send us a text Talk CNY: Economic Champions Miniseries, presented by NBT Bank, gives us a chance to celebrate all the amazing businesses that make Central New York a great place to live and work. Host Kate Hammer speaks with a different business leader each episode to discuss who they are, what they do and how they’re tackling the growth in the reg…
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Economic Champions Miniseries - Josh Haun and Kyle Pipes, Haun Welding Supply and Haun Specialty Gases
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Send us a text Talk CNY: Economic Champions Miniseries, presented by NBT Bank, gives us a chance to celebrate all the amazing businesses that make Central New York a great place to live and work. Host Kate Hammer speaks with a different business leader each episode to discuss who they are, what they do and how they’re tackling the growth in the reg…
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Economic Champions Miniseries - Dr. Bianca Gonzalez, AMPAworks
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Send us a text Talk CNY: Economic Champion Miniseries, presented by NBT Bank, gives us a chance to celebrate all the amazing businesses that make Central New York a great place to live and work. Host Kate Hammer speaks with a different business leader each episode to discuss who they are, what they do and how they’re tackling the growth in the regi…
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From Micron to Main Street: CNY Economic Development
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Send us a text Central New York’s current economic development pipeline, the mechanism we use to monitor economic opportunities, is 20 times what it was in 2019. As of May 2024, it’s tracking around $10 billion in interest investment, and advanced manufacturing projects make up around 75% of that. It’s a big shift from what we were seeing even a ye…
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Send us a text Communities don’t often have the advantage of being able to plan for exponential growth until they’re in it. However, Central New York has the unique opportunity to do just that. Because there is time to plan, there’s a chance to address the region’s current and upcoming demand for housing without creating unsustainable, inequitable …
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Send us a text We are a quarter of the way through 2024, and the team at CenterState CEO is working to keep pace with the region’s growth. From convening a housing taskforce and creating career pathways with our partners to supporting our members’ growth and building a new center of innovation on Harrison St., CenterState CEO is engaging in a wide …
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Quarterly Market Insights: A Special Talk CNY Series - 2024 Q1 with Ken Entenmann
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Send us a text 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. Kenneth J. Entenmann is Senior Vice President, Chief Investment Officer & C…
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Building a Business With CenterState CEO
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Send us a text 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 t…
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Igniting Small Business Growth in CNY
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Send us a text 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 n…
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Send us a text 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 Internation…
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Evelyn Ingram Director of Community Engagement, Wegmans; Leading with Passion and Style
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Join us for our first episode of the new year with Evelyn Ingram, Community Engagement Director at Wegmans. Discover more about Evelyn's journey, from overseeing community engagement at Wegmans to her entrepreneurial endeavors, including a project to restore a church on theSouth side of Syracuse known as "The Castle". Learn from thisextraordinary c…
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Send us a text 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, beyon…
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Send us a text 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 mome…
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Send us a text 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 …
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Arel Moodie & Jeff Knauss: Unveiling the Mastermind of Profound
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Prepare for an engaging and laughter-filled episode as hostLekia Hill delves into the world of the infamous Profound Mastermind group, now entering its remarkable third year. Joining her are the dynamic duo, Arel Moodie and Jeff Knauss, the driving forces behind this captivating community.Arel Moodie, known for his unwavering passion for personalde…
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Fostering Future Leaders- Dr. Robert Simmons of Micron Technology
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Join host Lekia Hill for an engaging and enlightening episode featuring Dr. Robert Simmons III, Head of Social Impact Philanthropy at Micron Technology. In this thought-provoking conversation, Robert and Lekia delve deep into the realm of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and its profound impact. Robert shares his insights in…
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Send us a text 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 Cent…
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Strategic Planning for the Year Ahead
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Send us a text 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 withi…
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Quarterly Market Insights: A Special Talk CNY Series - Q4/Episode 4 with Ken Entenmann
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Send us a text 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 …
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Leading with Authenticity: A Conversation with Melanie Littlejohn
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In this thought-provoking episode of Rising CNY, join host Lekia K. Hill as she sits down with Melanie Littlejohn, Vice President for Customer and Community Engagement at National Grid. Melanie has earned the trust and admiration of millions, delivering gas and electricity to over 20 million people across New York, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. …
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A Conversation with Andy Breuer; Exploring Legacy, Leadership, and Workplace Culture
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Join Lekia Hill as she engages in a rare, candid and insightful conversation with her former employer Andy Breuer, one of two brothers leading the sixth generation of Hueber Breuer Construction Inc, a 150+ year-old company in Central New York. In this special episode, they delve into topics such as the company's enduring legacy, effective leadershi…
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A Deeper Look into Ryan Benz, a Key Developer Building and Investing in a Rising Syracuse Region
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Join podcast host Lekia Hill as she engages in a deep and inspiring conversation with Ryan Benz, a prominent developer, serial entrepreneur, and investor based in Central New York. Discover Ryan's insights on why living in Central NY is a great move for people seeking fulfillment in life, business, and relationships. Learn about his exciting Shop i…
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Send us a text 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 caree…
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Send us a text 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 over…
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Promoting What Makes Life in CNY so Good
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Send us a text 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 Kenn…
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Q4 Quarterly Opportunities: Driving Continuous Progress
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Send us a text 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 pr…
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Micron: Reflecting on Year One in CNY
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Send us a text 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 N…
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Quarterly Market Insights: A Special Talk CNY Series - Q3/Episode 3 with Ken Entenmann
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Send us a text 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 S…
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Neighborhood Revitalization Means Regional Growth
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Send us a text 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 thrivin…
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Investing in Small Businesses and the Growth in CNY
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Send us a text 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…
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Philanthrophy's Role in Economic Development
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Send us a text 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…
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Send us a text 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 pr…
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Q3 Quarterly Opportunities: Leading Regional Growth in CNY
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Send us a text 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 pre…
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How Banks Support High-growth Communities
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Send us a text 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. Dav…
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