SUNY Chancellor Discusses Economic Opportunity in Syracuse

Syracuse – SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher today was the featured speaker at a breakfast meeting on economic opportunity in Syracuse, hosted by CenterState CEO Corporation.

"SUNY will be a key engine for the revitalization of New York State's economy and will enhance the quality of life for the state's residents,” said Zimpher.

“For this reason, I am delighted to have the opportunity to meet with CenterState Corporation for Economic Opportunity so we can share our ideas and open the door for partnership. As we implement our strategic plan across New York, it is imperative that we collaborate with economic development and community groups across the state."

The SUNY strategic plan, The Power of SUNY, will be a roadmap for SUNY for the next five years and guide its development for the next decade. 

The overarching goal of the plan is to create areas of opportunity that allow for SUNY and its campuses to serve as the driving force behind revitalizing the New York State economy and improving quality of life for its citizens. The Power of SUNY explores many issues affecting New York State while identifying the following Six Big Ideas:

·         SUNY and the Entrepreneurial Century

·         SUNY and the Seamless Educational Pipeline

·         SUNY and a Healthier New York

·         SUNY and an Energy-Smart New York

·         SUNY and the Vibrant Community

·         SUNY and the World

To learn more about the plan, visit www.suny.edu/PowerofSUNY.

About CenterState CEO Corporation

CenterState Corporation for Economic Opportunity is a non-profit regional growth organization serving individuals, businesses, and communities across twelve counties in the heart of New York State. CenterState CEO works to achieve economic growth and prosperity through partnerships, planning, and problem-solving.

About the State University of New York

The State University of New York is the largest comprehensive university system in the United States, educating nearly 465,000 students in more than 7,500 degree and certificate programs on 64 campuses with over 2.4 million alumni around the globe. To learn more about how SUNY creates opportunity, visit www.suny.edu 

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