HELP US SHINE A LIGHT ON THE MOST DEDICATED SMALL BUSINESS OWNER IN WAYNE COUNTY!!

NOMINATE YOUR FAVORITE 2025 WAYNE COUNTY SMALL BUSINESS OWNER!
Deadline is November 24, 2025

Please nominate your favorite Wayne County small business owner who goes above and beyond to serve our community with exceptional service, innovation and dedication.

The winner will be recognized at the Wayne County Business Council Holiday Party on December 10th at Lyons National Bank in Ontario, New York. And heck, self nominations are encouraged!

Submit your nominations via email to waynecountybusinesscouncil@gmail.com
Please include:
Name of business owner
Business name
Address
Telephone number / e-mail (if known)
Share why you believe your nominee should win the Wayne County Small Business Owner of the Year Award.
If known, list any community groups, clubs or organizations of which the nominee is a member.
Criteria for the award follows:
The nominee’s business
· must have been in operation for 3 years or more
· must demonstrate business success, sustained growth and innovation in business practices
· must demonstrate Community Support and Contributions
· must be a “For Profit” business

Businesses and nonprofits are invited to attend the 2025 Wayne County Legislative Business Council Legislative Breakfast.  The event gives those in attendance a chance to network and learn while enjoying a delicious and hearty breakfast catered by Wayne County School’s Steady Work program.

This year, the theme will be focused on how to build a local workforce through the use of paid internships and apprenticeships.  These opportunities will be aimed at filling blue collar and white collar positions.  A panel of speakers will address the topic including: Jacqueline Tiermini from Finger Lakes Community College; Richard Turner, RTMA, Regional Sponsor of NYS Apprenticeship Program; Jeremy Hughes from Wayne County Community Schools, and Amy McConnville from Optimax Systems, Incorporated.

Advance registration is appreciated.  Tickets cost $35 for members and $45 for nonmembers. Members may purchase tickets online or by mailing payment to:

This is a great way to get creative while promoting hometown business!