Central New York is home to the world’s largest accelerator for robotics and uncrewed systems, GENIUS NY. Funded by Empire State Development and operated by CenterState CEO with support from National Grid, GENIUS NY has been bringing some of the most innovative uncrewed systems startups in the world to set up a headquarters in downtown Syracuse for nearly a decade now. On this episode of Talk CNY, presented by NBT Bank, CenterState CEO Director of Programs and Engagement Kara Jones and ...
May 6
25 min
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 o...
May 4
27 min
What happens when two experts decide the solution they need doesn’t exist? They build it themselves. In this episode of Talk CNY Miniseries: Leadership Lessons, presented by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, we sit down with Dr. Adrienne Bitar, co-founder of Seen Nutrition, to explore how she and her team transformed a deeply personal connection to bone health into a growing business serving customers across all 50 states. From navigating manufacturing challenges to rapid scaling as first-time f...
Apr 27
13 min
CenterState CEO is hosting Micron’s Executive Vice President of Global Operations Manish Bhatia for its 2026 Annual Meeting. Bhatia’s visit to Syracuse comes as Micron preps its site for its first fab in Clay, NY, and the company continues to lay its roots in Central New York. There are many moving parts, and it’s not always easy to stay on top of all of Micron’s activity in the region. On this episode of Talk CNY, presented by NBT Bank, Joe Nehme, Senior Manager for External Affairs at...
Apr 22
25 min
After more than 15 years, CenterState CEO is changing its leadership structure, splitting the President and CEO role in two. But the new titles are taken on by some very familiar faces. On this episode of Talk CNY, presented by NBT Bank, we speak to Rob Simpson and Ben Sio about their new positions as CenterState CEO Chief Executive Officer and CenterState CEO President. CONNECT CenterState CEO Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube Rob Simpson LinkedIn Ben Sio Linked...
Apr 8
25 min
CenterState CEO’s traditional membership model has evolved into a dynamic ecosystem of members and clients, designed to meet businesses wherever they are in their journey. But it's the thoughtful and innovative organizations that make up the CenterState CEO Network that make its impact so powerful. On this episode of Talk CNY, presented by NBT Bank, we hear from two members of the Network. Kathleen Avery Connell and Jim Connell, partners at Furthermore and Lindsay Mastrogiovanni, founde...
Mar 25
27 min
Talk CNY Miniseries: Leadership Lessons - Leading Across Frontlines: Medicine, Military & Management
In this episode of Talk CNY Miniseries: Leadership Lessons, presented by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, our guest Dr. Martin Stallone, Executive Vice President and Chief Healthcare Services Officer for Lifetime Healthcare Companies, the parent organization of Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, shares how his leadership journey is fueled by service and purpose. From a passion for helping others to a distinguished career as a physician, military officer, and healthcare executive, Dr. Stallone descr...
Mar 20
13 min
This episode of Talk CNY, presented by NBT Bank, examines the launch of the new CenterState CEO Network and what it means for business owners. CenterState CEO’s Senior Vice President of Member and Business Experience Jess Abbott and Senior Vice President of Inclusive Growth Honora Spillane explain how the network connects businesses of all sizes and stages to resources, networking and support from CenterState’s team of experts to help them grow faster, innovate smarter and navigate change wit...
Mar 11
23 min
In this episode of Quarterly Market Insights, a special series part of CenterState CEO's Talk CNY podcast, presented by NBT Bank, guest host Jared Shepard sits down with NBT Bank’s Chief Economist and Chief Investment Officer Ken Entenmann. They explore the economic outlook for 2026—from tariffs and AI disruption to consumer spending and labor market trends. Despite headlines filled with uncertainty, Ken explains why the underlying data still points to a resilient economy. Plus, they examine ...
Mar 6
25 min
The Greater Oswego Fulton Chamber of Commerce, or GOFCC, is recognizing 110 years in the Oswego County community this year, and the GOFCC will soon be celebrating at its upcoming annual meeting. The Annual Meeting is not only an opportunity to celebrate milestone anniversaries, but also a time to take stock of all that we’ve accomplished in the last year. This year’s event will allow attendees an even greater chance to connect with other members of the business community and find new wa...
Feb 25
23 min
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