University Hill continues to be a hub of economic energy and activity. Institutions on the Hill provide industry-leading education and medical care while also generating more than $650 million in total development between 2013 and 2015. Every day, more than 25,000 people, or 8% of all employees in the Syracuse metropolitan area, go to work on the Hill.
The people leading these institutions and organizations, and their growth, are some of the greatest thought-leaders and innovators in our region. A recent wave of new energetic leadership, including Kimberly Boynton at Crouse Hospital; Dr. Mark Cattalani at Hutchings Psychiatric Center; Dr. Quentin Wheeler at SUNY-ESF; Rev. Johanna Marcure at Grace Episcopal Church; and Dr. Gregory Eastwood at SUNY Upstate Medical University, brings new perspectives and expertise. We look to them for guidance, direction, and solutions to many of the challenges we face as a community and region. 
On Wednesday(Nov. 12, 2014), at the University Hill Corporation’s Annual Meeting, Syracuse University’s new Chancellor, Kent Syverud, highlighted the vital role these “mainstay institutions” play creating a thriving, innovative community. While sharing his vision to establish the University as a leading research institution focused on enhancing the quality of education for students, he said they must equally support the work being done to drive a strong regional economy. As he rightly pointed out, we all ultimately, have a stake in the outcomes.
I am incredibly grateful for the partnership and vision of these leaders of education, health care, spirituality and commerce. Their skills and talents are critical to our ability to expand an innovation district where anchor institutions and companies cluster to support new businesses and mixed-use communities that appeal to creative, talented and skilled people. Together, we are making University Hill, the city and the region a model for others to follow.
Sincerely,
Robert M. Simpson
President & CEO
The CenterState Corporation for Economic Opportunity is a twelve-county business leadership and economic development organization, based in Syracuse, New York. We represent more than 2,000 members and serve as the region’s primary economic, community and business development catalyst. Together, we work to achieve regional growth and total community prosperity through partnerships, planning and problem solving.
$650 Million in Development on University Hill – Some Highlights
