SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Andrew Fish, executive director of Cayuga Strategic Solutions, is leaving the organization to become senior VP of business development at CenterState CEO.
Cayuga Strategic Solutions is a joint venture of the Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce and Cayuga Economic Development Agency (CEDA), as described in a news release CenterState CEO issued.
Syracuse–based CenterState CEO is the region’s primary economic-development organization, representing 2,000 companies of all sizes in a 12-county region.
Fish’s first day at CenterState CEO is April 4. He will assist the transition at both organizations until that time, according to CenterState CEO.
Fish said he is “deeply grateful” for the opportunity he’s had to work with the businesses and leaders of Cayuga County over the past six and a half years.
“The success of the Chamber, CEDA, and the partnerships with the county, city, and IDAs have allowed us to influence tremendous growth and development in our community. I am extremely excited about the opportunity to join such an effective and impactful organization as CenterState CEO, as it allows me to continue the work I am passionate about: supporting growth and making a difference in our region. Cayuga County will continue to be my home and where my heart lies, and I look forward to serving all of Central New York because a strong economy in the region benefits us all,” Fish said in the release.
IDA is short for industrial-development agency.
“We are thrilled to have Andrew join our organization with his ideas, passion and incredible work ethic,” Robert Simpson, president and CEO of CenterState CEO, said in the release.
In his new capacity, Fish will lead a team of professionals who work at “having a positive impact on the prosperity of the region,” including Cayuga County, the organization contended.
The CenterState CEO business-development team provides economic-development support and business resources that include “advocacy, visibility, cost savings, export assistance, employee development, and connections to nearly 2,000 members,” the organization said.
Contact Reinhardt at ereinhardt@cnybj.com
