Our neighbors to the north in Oswego County have a long list of accomplishments so far in 2025. From thriving farmers markets to innovative child care initiatives, Oswego County leaders are building a vibrant community prepared for future investment.

The Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce is a fully integrated partner of CenterState CEO, and for good reason. Oswego County’s business community ranges from major regional employers to dynamic and diverse small businesses. Their success is an important part of our entire region’s success.

On this episode of Talk CNY presented by NBT Bank, we're joined by two Oswego County leaders that are guiding the strategic initiatives that are making regional impact: Sara Broadwell, executive director of the Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce and Rachel Pierce, director of workforce development for Oswego County.

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On this Talk CNY quarterly check, we welcome back CenterState CEO President and CEO Rob Simpson. Rob joins us for this episode to share lessons learned during his sabbatical, his renewed goals now that he’s back in the office and what he’s excited about in the final quarter of 2025.

You can hear more on the power of reset from Rob and Syracuse Women’s Basketball Head Coach Felisha Legette-Jack at CenterState CEO’s Economic Champions Celebration on Oct. 29. Get your tickets today!

In this episode of Quarterly Market Insights, a special series part of CenterState CEO’s Talk CNY podcast, presented by NBT Bank, the conversation explores the shifting dynamics of the U.S. economy and their implications for businesses and consumers.

NBT Bank’s Chief Economist and Chief Investment Officer Ken Entenmann breaks down market trends, policy shifts and local opportunities. This episode offers practical insights to help you plan for what’s ahead.

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The Regional Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics or STEAM School welcomed its first class at the start of this school year. The new school is the first of its kind in the Central New York region and brings the historic Central Tech building back to life in downtown Syracuse.

It’s a major accomplishment, bringing together numerous partners across private, public and nonprofit sectors, to create a school that will help us meet the moment and help more people access more of the area’s opportunity. On this episode of Talk CNY, presented by NBT Bank, STEAM School principal Dan Straub and Syracuse City School District’s Executive Director of Career and Technical Education Erin Noto join us to discuss how classes are going so far and how the school fits into the region’s growth.

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In this episode of Talk CNY: Leadership Lessons, presented by NBT Bank, we sit down with Felisha Legette-Jack, Head Coach of Syracuse University’s Women’s Basketball Team. In just three seasons, Coach Jack has turned the Orange into one of the ACC’s top contenders, earning ACC Coach of the Year in 2024—the first Syracuse head coach, men’s or women’s, to ever receive that honor.

Beyond the wins, Coach Jack shares how her faith, family and life lessons drive her leadership, and how she empowers young athletes to chase—and surpass—their dreams. From navigating challenges to building mental toughness, her passion for helping people shines through.

Tune in to hear how she leads with purpose and creates lasting impact.

We are so close to opening the doors to CenterState’s INSPYRE Innovation Hub. This 90,000-square-foot facility will be the largest innovation hub of its kind in New York state and one of the top five largest in the entire country.

The resources and programs at INSPYRE are designed with founders in mind. Offerings range from state-of-the-art work spaces and a new maker space to funded accelerator programs, mentorship opportunities and much more.

Before the public is welcomed into this facility, we wanted to share a few INSPYRE essentials. The CenterState CEO team has been featured across season 3 of Talk CNY discussing different parts of the INSPYRE Innovation Hub, from its name to its significance to the region.

On this episode of Talk CNY, presented by NBT Bank, we’re going back into the season to get the answers to some INSPYRE questions.

This episode features clips from:

Season 3, Episode 3: Project and Partnerships Impacting CNY

Season 3, Episode 7: Building the Largest Entrepreneurship Hub in NY

Season 3, Episode 8: Inspiring Growth Through Innovation

Season 3, Episode 9: Celebrating and Supporting Small Business

Season 3, Episode 14: CenterState Leadership Team Takeover

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It’s been just over a year since the New York SMART I-Corridor was named a federally funded Tech Hub. It’s the only Tech Hub focused on semiconductors in the country to receive federal dollars. When the award was first announced, we spoke with leaders from the convening organizations back when the Tech Hub was first announced to learn about its goals in creating a global semiconductor hub in upstate New York.

Now on this episode of Talk CNY presented by NBT Bank, we’re check back in on the Tech Hubs progress with those leaders: Dottie Gallagher, president and CEO of the Buffalo Niagara Partnership, Joe Stefko, President and CEO at OneROC and Ben Sio, acting president and CEO of CenterState CEO.

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One of the ways that CenterState CEO is working towards its goal of creating a region where businesses thrive and all people can prosper is by supporting programs that help create greater access to in-demand careers in the community. The Bridge to Manufacturing Careers program is one such initiative. Thanks to the many community partners that have helped to make it possible, more than a dozen people are now pursuing a degree at Onondaga Community College that could help them to find a career in the region’s growing advanced manufacturing sector.

On this episode of Talk CNY, presented by NBT Bank, we are joined by CenterState's Director of Workforce Innovation Emilija Postolovska to talk about the program and its success so far.

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