Talk CNY

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.

CONNECT

CenterState CEO Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube

Durin Leckie Website | Instagram

Host: 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.

CONNECT

CenterState CEO Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube

Host: 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 CEO

CONNECT

CenterState CEO Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube

Host: 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 CEO

Get tickets for the 2024 Economic Forecast Breakfast

CONNECT

CenterState CEO Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube

Rob Simpson LinkedIn

Host: 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 | Twitter
• Cohost- 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 CEO
Connect 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 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 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 | Twitter
• Cohost- Kate Hammer: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn |
• Cohost- Andrew Fish: LinkedIn | 

***
Produced with Kate Hammer Consulting LLC  | Read the Transcript