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CEO FOCUS: GENIUS NY Renewed through Round 10, Opens Applications for UAS Startups
Over the past five years we have established Central New York as the global leader for the uncrewed systems industry. Among the central elements of those efforts is the GENIUS NY program, the world’s largest in-residence accelerator focused on uncrewed systems. Operated from CenterState CEO’s Tech Garden, the program has attracted 26 startups to Central New York. […]
VIEWPOINT: Seniors’ use of smart phones, computers is on the rise
It turns out that you can teach an old dog new tricks. Just look at how America’s seniors have adopted cellphones, computers, and laptops. Middle-age children of today’s seniors may soon start complaining that their moms and dads are spending too much time online and on their iPhones, says Rebecca Weber, CEO of the Association of
VIEWPOINT: Important Recent ESOP Developments
We saw several significant legal developments relating to employee stock-ownership plans (ESOPs) last year. This article will summarize a few of the most important developments. Fiduciary Indemnification and Insurance — Scalia v. Professional Fiduciary Services, LLC Fiduciaries of benefit plans covered by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), including ESOPs, are subject to personal liability
VIEWPOINT: 8 Marketing Mistakes to Avoid at All Costs
Do you ever feel like you’re spending money like crazy on marketing and getting little or nothing in return? If so, you might be tempted to pull the plug on marketing altogether. That would be a big mistake. An effective marketing strategy can mean the difference between your organization’s success and failure. To maximize your strategy, there
CEO FOCUS: Connect with Community Talent via the Surge Career Navigator
We frequently hear from members that finding talent is a challenge. Following nearly a decade of work convening partners around solutions, CenterState CEO’s Work Train is uniquely situated to help employers connect with job seekers in the community. Through Syracuse Surge, we have been collaborating with employers and community partners to help establish several training programs to
VIEWPOINT: Ask Rusty: Do Medicare Part A and B Backup My Medicare Advantage Plan?
Dear Rusty: I was told that I can use Medicare Parts A and B as secondary coverage to my Medicare Advantage plan. Is that true? Signed: Puzzled Dear Puzzled: Many do not understand how the various parts of Medicare work, and especially how or if “original Medicare” (Medicare Part A and Part B) interacts with
VIEWPOINT: Tax Implications Remote Workers Should Consider when Moving out of State
The workplace has gone through a significant evolution as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Most commonly, there has been a major shift towards remote work, which has only accelerated because of the pandemic, resulting in states responding with more scrutiny and new policies that have triggered potential tax implications for persons seeking to move from one
CEO FOCUS: GOFCC Partnership Drives Impact in Oswego County
The Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce (GOFCC) on Feb. 16] hosted its 2022 annual meeting. The event marks five years since the GOFCC became a fully integrated partner of CenterState CEO. We established this partnership because we believed we could do more together. As we celebrate this milestone, there is much to be excited about in
NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT: Tackling COVID Fatigue in Your Administrative, Back-Office Staff
If you have attempted to schedule an appointment for your car, been but running errands, or have even just been to the drive-thru lane of your favorite fast-food joint lately, you have experienced the impact of the state of the 2022 job market. The shortage of workers we are experiencing spans across a broad spectrum
VIEWPOINT: Mandatory Arbitration of Workplace Sexual- Harassment Claims to be Prohibited
On Feb. 10, 2022, the United States Senate passed [by voice vote] H.R. 4445 — the “Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021,” also known as the “#MeToo Bill.” [Editor’s note: The U.S. House of Representatives approved the same legislation on Feb. 7, by a vote of 335-97.] The #MeToo
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