Economic Champions Celebration

Schedule

Thu Oct 15 2026 at 11:30 am to 01:30 pm

UTC-04:00
Location

The Oncenter Nicholas J. Pirro Convention Center | Syracuse, NY

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CenterState CEO's Economic Champions event honors the businesses and organizations that are contributing to the growth of Central New York.
About this Event

Through new jobs, new business ventures, expansions and investments, DEI commitments, company milestones and more, they are part of the team that’s driving the region’s progress. From startups to well-established businesses, this collective success takes champions at every level, and we’ll recognize their outstanding achievements and impact.

Registration: 11 a.m.
Program and Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Networking and Dessert: 1 to 1:30 p.m.

🎤Feature Conversation:
The program features a conversation on reshaping the future of work - from embracing skills-first approaches and rethinking credentialing, to how AI is transforming hiring, productivity and talent development. CenterState CEO President Ben Sio will be joined by Papia Debroy, Chief Impact Officer at Opportunity@Work for a discussion on companies can expand access to opportunity and grow smarter for the future.

Plus, hear remarks from CenterState CEO Chief Executive Officer Rob Simpson.

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Cost: Network (Members & Clients): $125 per person; $1,250/table of 10
Non-network (Non-member): $150 per person; $1,500/table of 10

🎟️Self-nominee discount: If you submitted an online Economic Champions nomination, receive $25 off an individual ticket, or $50 off a table of 10. Contact [email protected] to receive your code.

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♿Please contact Lisa Metot at [email protected] at least one week prior to the event with any accessibility needs.


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Where is it happening?

The Oncenter Nicholas J. Pirro Convention Center, 800 South State Street, Syracuse, United States

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Tickets

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