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CenterState CEO’s unique position as both a chamber of commerce and an economic development organization allows us to implement holistic strategies when working towards our goal of creating a region where businesses thrive and all people prosper. One example of this is our workforce development team.

On this episode of Talk CNY, presented by NBT Bank, CenterState CEO’s Vice President of Workforce Innovation discusses how they’re helping to bring together members from the community, educational institutions, regional employers and more to find creative solutions to one of our region’s most pressing challenges to growth: building a skilled workforce to fill the jobs that are currently open and soon coming to Central New York.

Learn more about CenterState CEO’s workforce innovation efforts.

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Central New York needs a skilled workforce that is representative of its population to build a vibrant, equitable economy. That’s something our partners at SUNY Oswego know well.

As the largest public employer in Oswego County, SUNY Oswego is committed to making a positive economic, social and civic impact. They recently established the Office of Workforce Innovation and External Relations (OWIER) is a single point-of-entry to enhance partnerships with the university and access resources. They also offer programs aimed at upskilling, preparing and advancing community members for the increasing regional opportunities.

On this episode of Talk CNY, presented by NBT Bank, Assistant Vice President for Workforce Innovation and External Relations at SUNY Oswego Kristi Eck discusses the university’s role in the sphere of regional workforce innovation.

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Talk CNY: Economic Champions Miniseries, presented by NBT Bank, gives us a chance to celebrate all the amazing businesses that make Central New York a great place to live and work. Host Kate Hammer speaks with a different business leader each episode to discuss who they are, what they do and how they’re tackling the growth in the region.

On this episode, Kate talks to Haun Welding Supply and Haun Specialty Gases COO Kyle Pipes and Co-President Josh Haun. They discuss leaving and coming back to Central New York, their family’s journey to the business they run today, the hope they feel for the region’s future.

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