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 conditions that often result from significant economic investment. CenterState CEO convened a Housing Task Force in the summer of 2023 to examine interrelated challenges and make policy recommendations that can be implemented under existing laws and economic ..read more

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 range of projects.  On this episode of Talk CNY, presented by NBT Bank, CenterState CEO President Rob Simpson returns to discuss all this work and how it impacts Central New York.  Learn more about CenterState CEO. CONNECT CenterState CEO Website | Facebo ..read more

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 handyman jobs to a growing team that’s helping to tackle Syracuse’s lead problem.  On this episode of Talk CNY, Durin Leckie talks about his journey to entrepreneurship, from Jamaica to Syracuse ..read more

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 small business manager Erik Jankowski. On this episode of Talk CNY, presented by NBT Bank, Erik Jankowski talks about the challenges and opportunities of entrepreneurship in Central New York. He also ..read more

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) capabilities that are at the leading edge of this growing industry. Also, Central New York is home to the world’s largest UAS accelerator GENIUS NY, which is operated by CenterState CEO.  On ..read more

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 industry ecosystems, ensuring equitable growth and much more.  Daniel Kolinski, a graduate of West Genesee High School in Camillus, NY, earned degrees in Biology and Environmental Studies from Hobart Co ..read more

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), based in Syracuse, New York.  CenterState CEO is Central New York’s premier business leadership and economic development organization, committed to creating a region where business thrives, an ..read more

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 | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter Cohost- Kate Hammer: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | Cohost- Andrew Fish: LinkedIn |  *** Produced with Kate Hammer Consulting LLC | Read the Transcrip ..read more

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 & Chief Economist at NBT Wealth Management. Ken has over 33 years of investment experience. Prior to joining NBT Bank, he served as Director of Investment Management at Alliance Bank. In his current role, he overs ..read more

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 the organization’s economic and policy research work. He also serves as staff to CenterState CEO’s Housing Task Force. Shepard additionally explores new applications for Artificial Intelligence and ..read more