CenterState CEO is pleased to welcome Craig Witmer as its new vice president of Innovation and Entrepreneurship. In the role, Witmer will lead...
CenterState CEO Welcomes Craig Witmer as Vice President of Innovation & Entrepreneurship
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Client Spotlight: Michelle Cruse of The Cracked Bean Roastery
Since opening inside the historic Palace Theatre at 2384 James St. in Syracuse, The Cracked Bean Roastery has become a favorite...
How Innovation Shaped a Fifth-Generation Family Business
Entrepreneurs, business leaders and community members gathered at INSPYRE last week for a Fireside Chat, presented by M&T Bank,...
Client Spotlight: The Lab Creative
This month, we're spotlighting The Lab Creative, a brand and web studio. We caught up with partner Andy Orr to learn more about what...
New Faces, New Opportunities Across the INSPYRE Community
One of our favorite signs of growth? Seeing client companies add new talent. Over the past few months, several INSPYRE client companies have...
CenterState CEO is Requesting Architecture and Engineering Design Services for the INSPYRE Innovation Hub Third Floor Build-Out
CenterState CEO is soliciting qualifications from qualified Architecture & Engineering (A&E) firms to provide comprehensive Design Services...
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Meet GENIUS NY Cohort 9: Modovolo
Many drones on the market today are expensive and cumbersome. They’re made of thousands...
Start It! Business Basics Cohort Celebrates Graduation at INSPYRE Pitch Night
The latest cohort of CenterState's Start It! Business Basics wrapped up on April 6, with INSPYRE Pitch Night, an evening...
Meet GENIUS NY Cohort 9: Flox Intelligence
Collisions with wildlife often come with a heavy price tag. In the United States, the cost of vehicle and animal collisions...
Meet GENIUS NY 9: Lamarr.AI
Dr. Tarek Rakha kept returning to the same idea during his time as a faculty member at Syracuse University:...
Tenant Showcase: Maltek Solutions
Give us your elevator pitch — what does your company do, in plain English? We're Maltek Solutions, and we help small and...
Celebrating Women Across the CenterState CEO Innovation Ecosystem
In recognition of International Women’s Day on March 8 and Women’s History Month, CenterState CEO celebrates the women who...
Cleantech Accelerator Powered by National Grid Introduces its 2026 Cohort
CenterState CEO launched its Cleantech Accelerator powered by National Grid at the start of 2026 with a tour of...
Start It! Pitch Night Wraps a Strong Fall Cohort at INSPYRE
The Fall 2025 cohort of Start It! Business Basics closed out the year with energy, new ideas and confident pitches as...
Tenant Showcase: Metis Consulting Group
Building technology with purpose. Metis Consulting Group designs and builds software that actually works — for people, for...
Resource Matchmaker, Storytelling Enthusiast & Syracuse Explorer
Looking for the person who knows exactly who to call and where to turn? Meet Michael “Mac” Macaluso, our Resource...
Meet Emad Rahim: Surge Entrepreneurship Manager, Connector Extraordinaire & Culture Buff
1. How do you help clients in our programs?👋 Emad: I provide counseling and training, share business advice, connect...
Vitale Engineering Expands Headquarters to INSPYRE Innovation Hub
Vitale Engineering, a fast-growing manufacturer’s representative firm, has officially expanded its headquarters to the...
VP of Innovation, Strategic Connector & Grandpa Syracuse
If you've ever wondered who’s cooking up the big-picture ideas behind INSPYRE’s growth, meet John Liddy, our Vice...
Arcovo AI Selects INSPYRE Innovation Hub as Headquarters, Taps Into CNY’s Entrepreneurial Momentum
As the INSPYRE Innovation Hub prepares to open its doors in downtown Syracuse this fall, another innovative company has...
Program Director, Pitch Deck Pro & Backyard Explorer
Ever wonder who keeps INSPYRE’s programs running smoothly while cheering on every founder along the way? Meet Kara Jones,...
Transforming Indoor Air Quality Through Environmental Intelligence
At INSPYRE Innovation Hub, we are proud to support visionary entrepreneurs who are redefining what’s possible through...
CenterState’s INSPYRE Innovation Hub Introduces “Up Start Accelerator” to Fuel Local Business Growth
CenterState CEO is excited to announce the launch of the Up Start Accelerator, a new six-month intensive program designed...
In Conversation with Greg Ayers: Empowering Entrepreneurs at Blueprint 15
The latest cohorts of CenterState Up Start's Start It! classes are bringing entrepreneurship to new neighborhoods in...
Creating Space for Possibility: A Conversation with Dr. Emad Rahim
When CenterState CEO’s Start It! entrepreneurship program shifted into community spaces, something powerful...