Send us a Text Message.

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 awarded the NY SMART I-Corridor a multimillion dollar award through the Tech Hubs program. And that’s only a portion of what is going on throughout the region.

CenterState CEO President Rob Simpson joins this episode of Talk CNY, presented by NBT Bank, to talk about the region’s recent accomplishments and milestones, and how they’ll impact us.

CONNECT

CenterState CEO Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube

Rob Simpson LinkedIn

Host: Katie Zilcosky LinkedIn

Send us a Text Message.

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.

Send us a Text Message.

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 nonprofits.

This podcast is an example of that work, with NBT Bank serving as our presenting sponsor.

On this episode of Talk CNY, NBT Bank’s regional president for Central New York and the Mohawk Valley Dave Kavney joins us to discuss all of the roles financial institutions plan in the regional economy and how NBT Bank is an active community member.

CONNECT

CenterState CEO Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube

Host: Katie Zilcosky LinkedIn

Dave Kavney LinkedIn

Send us a Text Message.

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 underrepresented in the building trades. But if more people from these populations can access training and activate their potential, an entirely new talent pipeline could be created for the industry. Syracuse Build’s Pathways to Apprenticeship program does just that by creating more access and exposure to careers in the building trades to women and people of color in the city of Syracuse.

CenterState CEO’s Work Train staff helped to develop the program, and now Ebony Farrow serves as the Pathways to Apprenticeship program manager. She’s played a vital role in the program’s development, has helped to lead 6 cohorts to completion and is planning and recruiting for the next. She joins Talk CNY, presented by NBT Bank, to discuss the program’s successes and its community impact.

Learn more about Pathways to Apprenticeship.

CONNECT

CenterState CEO Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube

Host: Katie Zilcosky LinkedIn

Send us a Text Message.

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 Bank, CenterState CEO’s Vice President of Workforce Innovation discusses how they’re helping to bring together members from the community, educational institutions, regional employers and more to find creative solutions to one of our region’s most pressing challenges to growth: building a skilled workforce to fill the jobs that are currently open and soon coming to Central New York.

Learn more about CenterState CEO’s workforce innovation efforts.

CONNECT

CenterState CEO Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube

Aimee Durfee LinkedIn

Host: Katie Zilcosky LinkedIn

Send us a Text Message.

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 Workforce Innovation and External Relations (OWIER) is a single point-of-entry to enhance partnerships with the university and access resources. They also offer programs aimed at upskilling, preparing and advancing community members for the increasing regional opportunities.

On this episode of Talk CNY, presented by NBT Bank, Assistant Vice President for Workforce Innovation and External Relations at SUNY Oswego Kristi Eck discusses the university’s role in the sphere of regional workforce innovation.

CONNECT

CenterState CEO Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube

Kristi Eck LinkedIn

Host: Katie Zilcosky LinkedIn

Send us a Text Message.

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 episode, Kate talks to Haun Welding Supply and Haun Specialty Gases COO Kyle Pipes and Co-President Josh Haun. They discuss leaving and coming back to Central New York, their family’s journey to the business they run today, the hope they feel for the region’s future.

CONNECT

CenterState CEO Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube

Josh Haun LinkedIn

Kyle Pipes LinkedIn

Host: Kate Hammer LinkedIn

Send us a Text Message.

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 episode, Kate talks to Dr. Bianca Gonzalez, CEO of AMPAworks, a company that manufactures IoT devices to count inventory. They discuss how Dr.Gonzalez’s medical background led her to her current position, the challenge of recruiting as a small company, and why she’s excited to be in this region.

CONNECT

CenterState CEO Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube

Dr. Bianca Gonzalez LinkedIn

Host: Kate Hammer LinkedIn