CenterState CEO Fall Candidate Series

Join CenterState CEO for a series of events featuring contenders in this fall’s key elections in Central New York. One ticket provides you access to all four sessions in the series, open exclusively to CenterState CEO members. The events run each Tuesday afternoon until the week before election day.

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CenterState CEO Meet the Candidates Reception

Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024

4 to 6:00 p.m.

Eleven Waters, Marriott Syracuse Downtown

A truly enjoyable political event. No slogans, no attack ads, no candidate speeches. This is a unique opportunity for CenterState CEO members to enjoy a beverage and light hors d’oeuvres while meeting with candidates for key races across the region in a relaxed setting. Get to meet with the people who want to represent this community and learn first-hand about where they stand on issues that are top-of-mind for you.

CenterState CEO Candidate Forums

Oct. 8 | Oct. 15 | Oct. 22

Empire Room, Marriott Syracuse Downtown

CenterState CEO Candidate Forums elicit light, not heat. Join us for a fast-paced 30-minutes of questions with each candidate on issues that matter for business and residents across Central New York. This is followed by a reception where you will have the opportunity to have a conversation with the candidates, directly.

Oct. 8 Candidate Forum: 48th NY Senate District

4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Caleb Slater (R) and Rachel May (D)

Oct. 15 Candidate Forum: 50th NY Senate District

4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Nick Paro (R) and Chris Ryan (D)

Oct. 22 Candidate Forum: NY22nd Congressional District

5 to 7:00 p.m.

John Mannion (D) and Brandon Williams (R)

Cost: Entire Candidate Series (all 4 events): $50; Meet the Candidates Reception only: $30; Candidate Forums only (3 forums): $40. Open to CenterState CEO members only.

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