SYRACUSE, N.Y. — An executive with a New Jersey–based audiobook company will provide the keynote address at the upcoming virtual annual meeting of CenterState CEO, set for April 29.
Aisha Glover, VP of urban innovation at Audible, will provide remarks. Audible is headquartered in Newark and is a unit of Amazon. In addition to audiobooks, the firm’s “innovative business mindset is also applied to enacting positive change in the cities and countries in which it operates,” per a CenterState CEO news release.
“We are thrilled to have Aisha joining us for this event,” Robert Simpson, president of CenterState CEO. “Audible’s commitment to bridging business, economic and community initiatives is creating true impact in Newark and can serve as a model for businesses and communities, like ours. Her message is particularly relevant as we advance our own workforce, innovation and community investment initiatives here in Syracuse and Central New York.”
CenterState CEO’s annual meeting will also highlight the organization’s work in the past year to support its members and respond to the impacts of the pandemic, as well as its priorities moving forward as its members and the region continue their recovery. CenterState CEO’s Business of the Year award winners will also be announced during the event in five categories: Community Involvement; Nonprofit; Companies with Less than 50 Employees; Companies with More Than 50 Employees; and Minority-owned Business, in partnership with the Upstate Minority Economic Alliance.
Those interested can register for CenterState CEO’s annual meeting at: www.centerstateceo.com/AnnualMeeting. They can also contact Lisa Metot at (315) 470-1870 or email: lmetot@centerstateceo.com. The virtual program begins at 12 p.m.
About Glover
At Audible, Glover works to “develop innovative solutions to exemplify what a company can mean beyond what it does,” according to CenterState CEO.
She previously served as president and CEO for the Newark Alliance and Invest Newark In both roles, she oversaw a range of innovative and community-focused economic-development initiatives, in partnership with Newark Mayor Ras Baraka. Glover led the city’s bid to attract Amazon for selection of its second headquarters. She has also helped position Newark as a major destination city, strengthening the small-business ecosystem, supporting a thriving entrepreneurial base, and attracting corporations, investors, and developers, CenterState CEO says.
“At Audible, we’ve made it our mission to directly improve the lives of students, entrepreneurs and residents across Newark, as well as encourage employees to live, serve and play in the city,” said Glover. “I’m really looking forward to joining CenterState CEO and the Central New York business community to share the impactful work underway at Audible, and how companies can think more intentionally about the role they play in building stronger communities.”