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 conditions, while maintaining equity as a core tenant. On this episode of Talk CNY, presented by NBT Bank, Housing Task Force co-chairs Andy Breuer, president of Hueber Breuer Construction Company, and Jo Anne Gagliano, president of EDR, discuss the Task Force’s work and the solutions needed to build an equitable future.CONNECTCenterState CEO Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTubeAndy Breuer LinkedInJo Anne Gagliano LinkedInHost: Katie Zilcosky LinkedIn

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.CONNECTCenterState CEO Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTubeRob Simpson LinkedInHost: Katie Zilcosky LinkedIn

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 & Chief Economist at NBT Wealth Management. Ken has over 3 decades of investment experience. Prior to joining NBT Bank, he served as Director of Investment Management at Alliance Bank.In his current role, he oversees more than $6 billion in assets under management and administration in Trust, Custody, Retirement, Institutional and Individual accounts.Entenmann graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor's degree in Applied Economics and Business Management. He also graduated from William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration at the University of Rochester with an MBA. He has also earned his Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.Ken is a former Board member of the New York Bankers Association and was the Chair of the Trust and Investment Committee. He has served on the board of the Central New York Community Foundation from 2006-2012. He currently serves on the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse's Investment Advisory Committee.

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. Learn more about CenterState CEO.CONNECTCenterState CEO Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTubeDurin Leckie Website | InstagramHost: Katie Zilcosky LinkedIn

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 shares details of CenterState CEO’s small business programming and stories of small business owners experiencing growth.Register for Start It! classes. Learn more about CenterState CEO.CONNECTCenterState CEO Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTubeHost: Katie Zilcosky LinkedIn

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 also innovating in the space of advanced air mobility and uncrewed aerial systems through a partnership with NUAIR, one of CenterState CEO’s organizational partners.  Opened late last year, the NUAIR Center of Excellence is a hub for the organization’s work helping to integrate uncrewed aerial systems or UAS into the current airspace.  On this episode of Talk CNY Season 2, presented by NBT Bank, Syracuse Hancock International Airport Executive Director Jason Terreri and NUAIR President and CEO Ken Stewart join Katie Zilcosky to talk about their new partnership and growing innovation in the air. Video in this episode is provided courtesy of 325 Productions. Learn more about CenterState CEOCONNECTCenterState CEO Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTubeHost: Katie Zilcosky LinkedIn

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 this episode of Talk CNY Season 2, presented by NBT Bank, GENIUS NY Director Kara Jones joins Katie Zilcosky to talk all things GENIUS NY and UAS in CNY.  GENIUS NY Cohort 8 applications open this February. Apply now! Learn more about CenterState CEO CONNECT CenterState CEO Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube Kara Jones LinkedIn Host: Katie Zilcosky LinkedIn

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 College. After graduating, his professional path led him to Washington, DC, where he spent three years working for a political communications firm as an account manager. He returned to Syracuse in 2015, earning a master’s degree in sports management while serving as the Director of Volleyball Operations at Syracuse University.  Kolinski returned to Washington, DC during the 2016 national elections, but a subsequent return to Syracuse saw him involved in local political races before joining Empire State Development, New York State’s economic development agency. Starting as Deputy Director in the Central New York region, Daniel was recently promoted to Regional Director, a position he proudly holds today after nearly six years of service at the agency Connect with the CNYREDC Read the CNYREDC’s 2023 Strategic Plan Learn more about CenterState CEO CONNECT CenterState CEO Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube Dan Kolinski LinkedIn Host: Katie Zilcosky LinkedIn

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, and all people prosper.Learn more about CenterState CEOGet tickets for the 2024 Economic Forecast BreakfastCONNECTCenterState CEO Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTubeRob Simpson LinkedInHost: Katie Zilcosky LinkedIn

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 | TwitterCohost- Kate Hammer: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn |Cohost- Andrew Fish: LinkedIn | ***Produced with Kate Hammer Consulting LLC | Read the Transcript

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 helps to deploy impact modeling for the organization’s mission-driven activities. He earned both his bachelor’s and master’s from the Maxwell School at Syracuse University.  Learn more about CenterState CEOConnect with Jared Shepard on | LinkedIn | ***Produced with Kate Hammer Consulting LLC | Read the Transcript

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 UPDATEKenneth 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 oversees more than $6 billion in assets under management and administration in Trust, Custody, Retirement, Institutional and Individual accounts.Entenmann graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor's degree in Applied Economics and Business Management. He also graduated from William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration at the University of Rochester with an MBA. He has also earned his Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.Ken is a former Board member of the New York Bankers Association and was the Chair of the Trust and Investment Committee. He has served on the board of the Central New York Community Foundation from 2006-2012. He currently serves on the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse's Investment Advisory Committee.

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 can help the community retain talent educated in Central New York.Learn more about CenterState CEO.Learn more about CenterState CEO’s work with the Canadian Career Apprenticeship Program.Learn more about the Canadian Career Apprenticeship Initiate. - CONNECT -CenterState CEO: Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TwitterCohost- Kate Hammer: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn |Cohost- Andrew Fish: LinkedIn | ***Produced with Kate Hammer Consulting LLC  | Read the Transcript

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 collective activities are advancing the organization’s mission-based priorities. Additionally, he is responsible for building consensus around strategic needs and priorities and managing the change necessary to drive execution. Ben also oversees the organization’s policy development and government affairs activities.Learn more about CenterState CEOConnect with Ben Sio on | LinkedIn | - CONNECT -CenterState CEO: Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TwitterCohost- Kate Hammer: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn |Cohost- Andrew Fish: LinkedIn | ***Produced with Kate Hammer Consulting LLC | Read the Transcript

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 audience and tripled its digital revenue. syracuse.com is recognized as one of the best-read newspaper websites in the country and the Syracuse Post-Standard is recognized as the one of the best-read Sunday newspapers in the U.S. Learn more about CenterState CEO.Learn more about This is CNY. Connect with Tim Kennedy on | LinkedIn- CONNECT -CenterState CEO: Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TwitterCohost- Kate Hammer: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn |Cohost- Andrew Fish: LinkedIn | ***Produced with Kate Hammer Consulting LLC | Read the Transcript

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 (CenterState CEO), based in Syracuse, New York. CenterState CEO is an independent and forward-thinking economic development strategist, business leadership organization and chamber of commerce; focused on creating a region where business thrives and all people prosper. Learn more about CenterState CEOLearn more about MicronLearn more about the Community Engagement CommitteeTake the Community Engagement Survey- CONNECT -CenterState CEO: Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TwitterCohost- Kate Hammer: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn |Cohost- Andrew Fish: LinkedIn | Rob Simpson LinkedIn ***Produced with Kate Hammer Consulting LLC | Read the Transcript

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 graduated from Syracuse University in 2011. Prior to joining Micron, Joe led U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer’s Central and Northern New York Regional Office for over 7 years. He also held roles at the New York State Assembly, Democratic Assembly Campaign Committee, and Syracuse University’s Office of Government and Community Relations. Joe is a proud Lebanese American and lives in Dewitt with his wife Ilyana Rahman.  Learn more about CenterState CEO.Learn more about MicronLearn more about the Community Engagement Committee Take the Community Engagement SurveyConnect with Joe Nehme on | LinkedIn | - CONNECT - LinkedInCenterState CEO: Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TwitterCohost- Kate Hammer: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn |Cohost- Andrew Fish: LinkedIn | ***Produced with Kate Hammer Consulting LLC | Read the Transcript

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 UPDATEKenneth 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 oversees more than $6 billion in assets under management and administration in Trust, Custody, Retirement, Institutional and Individual accounts.Entenmann graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor's degree in Applied Economics and Business Management. He also graduated from William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration at the University of Rochester with an MBA. He has also earned his Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.Ken is a former Board member of the New York Bankers Association and was the Chair of the Trust and Investment Committee. He has served on the board of the Central New York Community Foundation from 2006-2012. He currently serves on the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse's Investment Advisory Committee.- CONNECT -CenterState CEO: Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TwitterNBT Bank:Website |Instagram  |  Facebook  | YouTube | LinkedInCohost- Kate Hammer: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn |Cohost- Andrew Fish: LinkedIn | Ken Entenmann: LinkedIn ***Produced with 32One Media or Kate Hammer Consulting LLC

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 Community Investment at the CenterState CEO in Syracuse. In that role, he oversees a team facilitating inclusive business and property development projects in distressed urban neighborhoods, supporting historically marginalized clients through a combination of training, technical assistance and access to capital. Before working at CenterState CEO, Andy worked as a consultant in the field of community planning for municipal clients across New York State.Jonathan Link Logan is the Senior Manager of Neighborhood Development at CenterState CEO. In that role, he supports historically marginalized property and business owners navigate development projects in distressed urban neighborhoods as well as benevolent developers of projects that support inclusive growth opportunities. Prior to CenterState CEO, Jonathan worked at a non-profit community design center in Rochester, New York.Learn more about CenterState CEO.Connect with Andy Obernesser on | LinkedIn |Connect with Jonathan Link Logan on | LinkedIn | ***Produced with Kate Hammer Consulting LLC | Read the Transcript

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 than 15 years of experience in the construction industry. She established Luminary Electrical Contractor, LLC in 2021. Luminary Electrical is certified as both a New York State Certified MBE & MWBE Business (minority-owned & woman-owned). A native of Syracuse New York, Davis started as an apprentice in the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers in 2007. In 2022, she made headlines when she introduced President Joe Biden during a major Micron Technology announcement in Syracuse, NY. Davis continues to mentor and give back to the community.Learn more about CenterState CEO.Connect with Shawni Davis on | LinkedIn | - CONNECT -CenterState CEO: Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TwitterCohost- Kate Hammer: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn |Cohost- Andrew Fish: LinkedIn | ***Produced with Kate Hammer Consulting LLC | Read the Transcript