Talk CNY

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 professional experience in the architectural profession with a focus in  Planning and Design. He is responsible for the conceptualization and implementation of design  strategies and solutions for various project types which include; Mixed-Use, Multi-Unit Residential,  Office, Retail, Restaurant, and Healthcare. 

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Guest: Anthony Rojas LinkedIn

Guest’s Company: in-ARCHITECTS

Host: Kate Hammer LinkedIn 

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 best seller published with McGraw Hill.

In this episode, Kate and David discuss David’s work as a C-suite executive, entrepreneur, leadership coach, and author on a mission to develop leaders who have the courage and capability to change the world. Dave has developed leaders in local businesses through executive coaching and leadership development programs, and has traveled the world to work with leaders, including top executives in Fortune 500 organizations. Here in Central NY, he has also worked on the development of LIttle Falls including creative infrastructure projects from restaurants to a boutique hotel and even a dance studio. 

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Guest: David Casullo LinkedIn & Book

Guest’s Companies: Daneli Partners and Rock City Development

Host: Kate Hammer LinkedIn 

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 team in 2007, and was named Executive Director in January 2019. Her prior work at the foundation was primarily focused on expanding its community impact initiatives, as well as working with the grants management team.  She has been instrumental in the design and planning of Nourishing Tomorrow’s Leaders, a leadership development training that focuses on increasing the diversity and inclusiveness of nonprofit boards. In her role as Executive Director she remains fully committed and engaged in racial justice, equity and inclusion work.

Sheena also dedicates her time by serving on local and national boards such as the Syracuse Economic Development Corporation (SEDCO), PLACES (Professionals Learning About Community Equity and Smart Growth), the Urban Minority Economic Association (UMEA), The Near Westside Initiative, The Funders Network, Empire State Development (REDC) Council and the M&T Directors Advisory Council.

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Guest: Sheena Solomon LinkedIn

Guest’s Company: The Gifford Foundation

Host: Kate Hammer LinkedIn 

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 are we at CenterState CEO paying attention to, and what are we hoping to see? Joining this episode of  Talk CNY, presented by NBT Bank is CenterState CEO’s Vice President of Public Policy and Government Relations and Senior Aviation Industry Advisor Kevin Schwab.

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Host: 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.

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 as well as some of our talented and thoughtful colleagues at CenterState CEO. They’ve all helped us better understand the work and how it impacts the people in our community. 

But the year is long and we’re all busy, so you may have missed an episode or two along the way.  On this episode of Talk CNY, presented by NBT Bank, we’re looking back on some of the season’s highlights.

Episodes mentioned, in order:

Episode 4 - Partnering in the Skies

Episode 6 - Building a Business with CenterState CEO

Episode 8 - CNY Needs Housing Now

Episode 18 - Community Voices Informing Community Needs

Episode 15 - Becoming the Next Semiconductor Industry Hub: Part 1

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Host: Katie Zilcosky LinkedIn 

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 them grow.  

On this episode of Talk CNY, presented by NBT Bank, we are joined by one of those supporters, Tony Baird, President and CEO of Tony Baird Electronics.

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 be open to everyone, a welcoming space for all types of entrepreneurship. 

Helping to lead this vision to reality is CenterState CEO’s Vice President of Innovation & Entrepreneurship John Liddy. He joins this episode of Talk CNY, presented by NBT Bank, to talk about the expansion project and the future of innovation in Central New York.

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John Liddy LinkedIn

Host: Katie Zilcosky LinkedIn 

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 five-heart surgery survivor with a love for entrepreneurship who believes in working on meaningful projects that help reshape the world into a more empowered place. 

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Guest: Dakota Malone LinkedIn

Guest’s Company: Community Solar Authority LinkedIn

Host: Kate Hammer LinkedIn 

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 renovation of Micron’s downtown office space on West Jefferson Street. 

Eli has a passion for creating and scaling ventures that make a positive difference in the world. He is a 10,000k Goldman Sachs alumnus, and has received multiple honors, including the New York State Minority Business of the Year and the Harriet Tubman National Freedom Award. Eli enjoys working with diverse and talented teams, and values collaboration, innovation, and social responsibility.

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Guest: Eli Smith LinkedIn

Guest’s Company: E. Smith Contractors LinkedIn

Host: Kate Hammer LinkedIn