Best PCenterState CEO Podcasts (2025)

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Quarterly Market Insights: A Special Talk CNY Series-2025 Q2 with Ken Entenmann 26:45

3d ago26:45

26:45

In this episode of Quarterly Market Insights, a special series part of the CenterState CEO’s Talk CNYpodcast, presented by NBT Bank, the conversation dives deep into the economic forces shaping Central New York and beyond in the second quarter of 2025. NBT Bank’s Chief Economist and Chief Investment Officer Ken Entenmann breaks down the market’s re…

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How Central New York is Poised for Growth 25:26

11d ago25:26

25:26

From rising job numbers and wage growth to transformative capital investments by small business owners and major employers, this episode of Talk CNY explores why Central New York is poised for economic growth — more in the next three years than the last 16 in terms of GDP growth. In this episode of Talk CNY, presented by NBT Bank, host Katie Zilcos…

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Talk CNY Miniseries: Leadership Lessons - Leading with Purpose: Lessons in Resilient and Reflective Leadership 17:26

18d ago17:26

17:26

In this episode of Talk CNY: Leadership Lessons, presented by NBT Bank, Todd Muscatello, the Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing and Growth Officer at Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, gets candid about a defining moment in his career. Todd began his journey with Excellus BlueCross BlueShield in 2003. A year after being on the job, he made a str…

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Tackling Housing Challenges in Central New York 26:23

25d ago26:23

26:23

It’s estimated that Onondaga County will need to build around 2,500 new units of housing per year in order to meet expected growth demands. It’s averaged just about half of that in recent years. Housing is a vital piece of the puzzle as we work to grow sustainably and equitably. It will require creative solutions and dedication from the entire comm…

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Entrepreneurs who Turned Their Passion into Profit 25:20

2M ago25:20

25:20

Every dollar spent at a small business gets returned to the local economy one and half times, so it’s not a surprise that small businesses are sometimes called the life-blood of the local economy. Here at CenterState CEO, we are lucky to support and work alongside many of the entrepreneurs who are making our neighborhoods more vibrant and helping o…

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Celebrating and Supporting Small Businesses 22:58

2M ago22:58

22:58

It’s National Small Business Week! More than 45% of U.S. employees work at small businesses according to the Small Business Administration, making them a vital part of our national and local economy. With as important as they are, it’s imperative to recognize their impact and support their growth. CenterState CEO offers an array of supports and ser…

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Celebrating CenterState CEO’s 15th Anniversary 12:19

2M ago12:19

12:19

In this special anniversary episode of Talk CNY, presented by NBT Bank, host Katie Zilcosky sits down with CenterState CEO President Rob Simpson to reflect on the organization’s 15-year journey. He recounts the state of Central New York’s economic development landscape in the early 2000s and how the creation of CenterState CEO in 2010 from its two …

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Quarterly Market Insights: A Special Talk CNY Series - 2025 Q1 with Ken Entenmann 25:22

2M ago25:22

25:22

Talk CNY - Quarterly Market Insights presented by NBT Bank features Ken Entenmann, Senior Vice President, Chief Investment Officer and Chief Economist for NBT Bank. Ken joins us 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 Man…

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Talk CNY Miniseries: Leadership Lessons - Dream, Build, Lead: Lessons from a Serial Entrepreneur 18:01

2M ago18:01

18:01

In this episode of Talk CNY: Leadership Lessons, presented by NBT Bank, serial entrepreneur Jeff Knauss shares the personal and professional philosophies that have shaped his dynamic career. As an angel investor, 4x Inc. 5000 founder and the CEO of Arcovo AI and Opin, Jeff reflects on what drives his business decisions and his passion for building …

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Inspiring Growth Through Innovation 26:09

2M ago26:09

26:09

This episode will start with a trivia question. What do the dental chair, the tool you use to measure a person’s shoe size and the 24 second shot clock all have in common? They were all invented in Central New York. This region has a rich history of inventing, creating, and bringing new ideas to life. As we embark on this new chapter of growth in o…

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Building the Largest Entrepreneurship Hub in NY 19:19

3M ago19:19

19:19

As each month passes in 2025, CenterState CEO gets closer and closer to opening the new innovation hub in downtown Syracuse. If you pass the building on Harrison Street these days, you’ll see glass is now in the windows and exterior siding is going up. Inside, the elevators are now installed and crews are painting and renovating the new rooms. We k…

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Discovering What’s Next in Aviation 26:17

3M ago26:17

26:17

If you’re leaving the Syracuse Hancock International Airport through Terminal A, and you look to your left after crossing through the glass doors, you’ll see a room with large screens on the walls. The screens are displaying air traffic control data, a microweather service and low-altitude flight detection and more. It's a room you may not have not…

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Talk CNY Miniseries: Leadership Lessons - Creating a Vibrant Downtown Syracuse 17:19

4M ago17:19

17:19

The Talk CNY Miniseries: Leadership Lessons is a new series where we sit down with business and community leaders to explore the personal and professional experiences that have shaped their journeys. Kicking off the series is Merike Treier, Executive Director of the Downtown Committee of Syracuse. In this role, she leads initiatives focused on deve…

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Accelerating Innovation in CNY 21:57

4M ago21:57

21:57

Each year, uncrewed systems startups from across the globe apply to be a part of an accelerator program in Central New York. The five selected startups move to Central New York to take part in the world’s largest uncrewed aerial systems accelerator, GENIUS NY. The GENIUS NY program, operated by CenterState CEO, awards $3 million in funding across t…

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Economic Champions Miniseries - Hannah Henley, INFICON 26:57

4M ago26:57

26:57

This episode of the Talk CNY, Economic Champions Miniseries, presented by NBT Bank, features Hannah Henley, President and Head of Intelligent Sensor Solutions at INFICON. Hannah and host Kate Hammer talk about her clear passion for developing high performance teams with a growth mindset. Through her work at INFICON she’s collaborated across the sem…

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Creating Jobs and Attracting Business in New York 23:37

4M ago23:37

23:37

Governor Kathy Hochul has a number of economic development initiatives in this year’s budget, from supporting the semiconductor supply chain to helping adults reskill for the new careers that will be available in the state. Leading these projects and all other economic development in the state is Empire State Development. On this episode of Talk CN…

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Projects and Partnerships Impacting CNY 23:11

5M ago23:11

23:11

CenterState CEO’s vision of economic development is not narrow. It aims to enable inclusive and sustainable growth, bringing together a range of partners to find creative solutions that will make for a vibrant community. That means the work is varied. From multi-billion dollar investments like Micron to new restaurants opening in city neighborhoods…

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Philanthropy in Action 21:05

5M ago21:05

21:05

CenterState CEO is taking on an exciting new role as a sub-intermediary for Micron Technology’s workforce development investment through the CHIPS and Science Act. And we’ll get to work with one of our long-time partners, the Central New York Community Foundation, which will serve as the lead intermediary for the investment. The Central New York Co…

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Seizing Opportunities in 2025 27:06

6M ago27:06

27:06

It’s a new year, and 2025 will be filled with a lot of work and a lot of opportunity. Micron is expecting to break ground this year, partners in Syracuse, Rochester, Buffalo and Ithaca continue their work as a federally awarded Tech Hub, ON-RAMP will begin to take shape and we’ll be celebrating the opening of the new Tech Garden. And that is just a…

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Economic Champions Miniseries - Arel Moodie, Talkadot and Profound Mastermind 35:39

6M ago35:39

35:39

Today’s conversation on Talk CNY, presented by NBT Bank, is with Miniseries, Economic Champions host, Kate Hammer and multi-hyphenated entrepreneur, Arel Moodie. You may know him as the host of Disney+ show, "Family Reboot", which is oh so much fun, but in this episode we discuss his current businesses and work as a professional speaker. Arel is co…

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Economic Champions Miniseries - Sheena Solomon, The Gifford Foundation 33:47

6M ago33:47

33:47

Today’s conversation on Talk CNY, presented by NBT Bank, is with Miniseries, Economic Champions host, Kate Hammer and guest, Sheena Solomon, executive director of The Gifford Foundation. In this episode Kate and Sheena discuss the role of the non-profit in economic development, and foundations in particular. Sheena joined the Gifford Foundation tea…

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Economic Champions Miniseries - David Casullo, Daneli Partners and Rock City Development 27:36

6M ago27:36

27:36

Today’s conversation on Talk CNY, presented by NBT Bank, is with Miniseries, Economic Champions host, Kate Hammer and guest, David Casullo, CEO and founder of Daneli Partners and CEO of Rock City Development. David is the author of Leading the High-Energy Culture: What the Best CEOs Do to Create an Atmosphere Where Employees Flourish, an Amazon bes…

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Economic Champions Miniseries - Anthony E. Rojas, AIA, in-ARCHITECTS 23:43

6M ago23:43

23:43

Today’s conversation on Talk CNY, presented by NBT Bank, is with Miniseries, Economic Champions host, Kate Hammer and guest, Anthony E. Rojas, AIA, principal of in-ARCHITECTS. In this episode they discuss Anthony’s passion, which lies in successfully translating a clients’ vision into a path towards construction. Anthony has over 17 years of profes…

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Economic Champions Miniseries - Tom Huegel, Wireless Business Group 25:44

6M ago25:44

25:44

Today’s conversation on Talk CNY, presented by NBT Bank, is with Miniseries, Economic Champions host, Kate Hammer and guest, Tom Huegel, founder and senior Partner at Wireless Business Group. Tom brings his clients over 35 years in the cellular industry, primarily working in corporate sales and engineering. And if you think you know what we mean wh…

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Advocating for CNY 25:50

7M ago25:50

25:50

CenterState CEO’s Strategy, Policy and Planning team works closely without our elected officials to advance policies that help our region grow. Now with less than a month until the start of a new legislative session for both Congress and the New York State legislature, they’re identifying some legislative priorities for the upcoming year. So what a…

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Quarterly Market Insights: A Special Talk CNY Series - 2024 Q4 with Ken Entenmann 21:00

7M ago21:00

21:00

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 …

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Defining Moments of 2024 26:11

7M ago26:11

26:11

We are in the final month of 2024 and thinking back on all this region’s accomplished this year, you’d be forgiven if you missed or forgot some of the great work that’s been done to make Central New York a place where all people can prosper. This season on Talk CNY, we’ve had the privilege to hear about the progress we’re making from vital partners…

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Why Giving Back is Important 25:55

8M ago25:55

25:55

CenterState CEO’s Tech Garden expansion project would not be possible without the entire Central New York community. Support from our local and state leaders, as well as from the surrounding business community is essential to achieving our vision. For some, they’re not only supporting the future vision, but also giving back to a place that helped t…

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Taking CNY Innovation to the Next Level 20:52

8M ago20:52

20:52

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 new building to…

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Economic Champions Miniseries - Heather Drake Bianchi, Drakos Clinical Dynamics 26:20

8M ago26:20

26:20

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 of the Year Awar…

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Economic Champions Miniseries - Eli Smith, E. Smith Contractors 23:19

8M ago23:19

23:19

Today’s conversation is with CenterState CEO member and Business of the Year award winner (in partnership with the Upstate Minority Economic Alliance), 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 r…

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Economic Champions Miniseries - Dakota Malone, Community Solar Authority 22:44

8M ago22:44

22:44

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 inspired by this …

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Celebrating Accomplishments and Looking Ahead 26:56

9M ago26:56

26:56

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 will hold. Center…

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Quarterly Market Insights: A Special Talk CNY Series - 2024 Q3 with Ken Entenmann 29:20

9M ago29:20

29:20

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 …

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Navigating the Changing DEI Landscape 27:33

9M ago27:33

27:33

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 work and create …

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Community Voices Informing Community Needs 23:13

10M ago23:13

23:13

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 engagement por…

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Becoming the Next Semiconductor Industry Hub: Part 2 25:36

11M ago25:36

25:36

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 has what it takes…

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Becoming the Next Semiconductor Industry Hub: Part 1 26:13

11M ago26:13

26:13

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 and Ithaca, is…

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Innovative Projects Advancing our Region 26:52

12M ago26:52

26:52

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 government awar…

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Quarterly Market Insights: A Special Talk CNY Series - 2024 Q2 with Ken Entenmann 30:31

12M ago30:31

30:31

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 …

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Financing Our Future 16:25

12M ago16:25

16:25

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 supporting nonprofit…

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Making Building Trades More Accessible 20:57

1y ago20:57

20:57

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 traditionally und…

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Building a Workforce Ecosystem for Equitable Growth 26:22

1y ago26:22

26:22

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, presented by NBT Ba…

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Higher Education Partnering for Workforce Innovation 24:28

1y ago24:28

24:28

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 the Office of W…

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Economic Champions Miniseries - Meg Tidd, VIP Structures 27:08

1y ago27:08

27:08

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 region. On this ep…

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Economic Champions Miniseries - Dr. Bianca Gonzalez, AMPAworks 27:32

1y ago27:32

27:32

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 region. On this epi…

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Economic Champions Miniseries - Josh Haun and Kyle Pipes, Haun Welding Supply and Haun Specialty Gases 22:32

1y ago22:32

22:32

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 region. On this ep…

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From Micron to Main Street: CNY Economic Development 26:03

1y ago26:03

26:03

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 year ago. But Cen…

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CNY Needs Housing Now 27:51

1y ago27:51

27:51

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…

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Leading at the Pace of Change 27:44

1y ago27:44

27:44

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 projec…

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