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June 10, 2026 Mix & Mingle

Do you own a business in Wayne County or considering starting one? If yes, on Wednesday, June 10th, 2026 from 5-7pm the Wayne County Business Council NY is hosting a “Mix and Mingle” at Fig Hollow Barn sponsored by Lyons National Bank and The Purple Painted Lady.

Join us and Tap Truck Rochester serving beverages, listen to live music by the Ende Brothers, check out the cigar bar by Specter Mobile Cigar Lounge, or get a treat by Dar’s Delights HomeMade Ice Cream, and grab a dinner by 546 Chicken and Waffles, and network with some cool business owners!

This is a FREE event to Wayne County business owners! Make sure to RSVP by clicking HERE if you are on Facebook.

Nominate Your Favorite 2025 Small Business Leader!

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

2025 Wayne County Business Council Annual Legislative Breakfast

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:

Wayne County Business Council

Attn: Diana Lagenor

1180 Canandaigua Rd, Palmyra, NY 14522

Members and nonmembers are both invited to attend, but nonmembers must call 315-597-4468 and leave a message before sending out their $45 payment via US Mail. Online payment via credit card is available to members only.

Please note, refunds will not be issued unless advance cancellation has been made a minimum of 24 hours before the event. Also, the deadline to register is Friday, May 2, 2025.