Talk CNY
Welcome to Talk CNY by CenterState, presented by NBT Bank. Through this series, discover the latest news and information on topics ranging from community and workforce development, to policy and innovation. Each month features leaders from across Central New York to shine a spotlight on the growth and opportunities happening in the region. In under 15 minutes, you’ll get an inside look at the people, projects and planning moving Central New York forward, and be connected to resources you need to support your business’ growth.
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Talk CNY
Latest Episodes
How GENIUS NY Helps Companies Grow in the Uncrewed Systems Industry
Central New York is home to the world’s largest accelerator for robotics and uncrewed systems, GENIUS NY. Funded by Empire State Development and operated by CenterState CEO with support from National Grid, GENIUS NY has been bringing some of th...
Quarter 2 Market Insights: Understanding Labor Shifts, Inflation Signals and Consumer Strength
In this episode of Quarterly Market Insights, a special series part of CenterState CEO’s Talk CNY podcast, presented by NBT Bank, host Kevin Schwab sits down with NBT Bank’s Chief Economist and Chief Investment Officer Ken Entenmann. From a str...
Talk CNY Miniseries: Leadership Lessons - From Purpose to Growth: How Seen Nutrition Scaled a Women’s Health Startup
What happens when two experts decide the solution they need doesn’t exist? They build it themselves.In this episode of Talk CNY Miniseries: Leadership Lessons, presented by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, we sit down with Dr. Adrienne Bit...
Micron's CNY Expansion: Site Preparation and Strategic Partnerships
CenterState CEO is hosting Micron’s Executive Vice President of Global Operations Manish Bhatia for its 2026 Annual Meeting. Bhatia’s visit to Syracuse comes as Micron preps its site for its first fab in Clay, NY, and the company continues to l...
Expanding Leadership for CNY's Next Chapter
After more than 15 years, CenterState CEO is changing its leadership structure, splitting the President and CEO role in two. But the new titles are taken on by some very familiar faces. On this episode of Talk CNY, presented by NBT ...