BizEventz

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas from everyone at BizEventz & The Central New York Business Journal!

Don't forget to cross a Nonprofit Award Nomination off of your holiday shopping list!🎁

Nominations for the 2026 Central New York Business Journal Nonprofit Awards are open! If you volunteered with a nonprofit, worked with an exceptional Board Leader, or attending an Outstanding Fundraising Event, send in a nomination!

Tip!💡Strong nominations include supporting documentation!

Nominate at

BizEventz – A Central New York Business Journal Partner – Central New York Business Journal Business events in in Syracuse, Central New York and beyond.

There's so much holiday fun to be had in CNY! Whether it be enjoying a holiday concert at the Syracuse Orchestra, driving through Lights on the Lake at Onondaga Lake Park, or ice skating in Clinton Square! What are your favorite CNY holiday activities? 🎄⛸️🎁

ICYMI! Nominations for the 2026 Nonprofit Awards are OPEN!

Do you know someone who has dedicated their time and resources to the common good of the community? Is there a fundraising event that raised funds to further the mission of a nonprofit? Or maybe you know a volunteer whose community service has made a positive impact within a nonprofit organization.

If a person or nonprofit organization came to mind, nominate them today for a Nonprofit Award! There are multiple categories to nominate in.

Submit your nomination here: https://www.cnybj.com/event/nonprofit-awards-2/

Need to get your headshot updated for the new year? Get your headshot taken with CNYHeadshots TOMORROW 12/17 from 4:00pm-6:00pm.

Session fee is $50 and will benefit to support the Ronald McDonald House Charities of CNY!

Don't need your headshot taken? No problem! Network with CNYSME and other sales and marketing professionals and enjoy light snacks and refreshments provided by CNYHeadshots.

Register here! https://cnysme.org/events/ #!event/2025/12/17/headshots-networking

Nominations for the 2026 Nonprofit Awards are now open! Do you know a Non-profit, board member, or volunteer who exemplifies excellence? Nominate them for the 2026 Awards today!

Nominate here!

Nonprofit Awards – Central New York Business Journal Nominations are OPEN for the 2026 Nonprofit Awards!

Wishing you eight nights of blessings, laughter, and cherished memories with the ones you hold dear! Happy Hanukkah from all of us at BizEventz & The Central New York Business Journal.

We had a wonderful morning at SKY Armory celebrating the 2025 Family Business Awards Honorees! It is always a pleasure to celebrate and highlight the Family Owned Businesses that are thriving and making a difference in the CNY Community!

This year we recognized 8 Family Owned Businesses that are an essential part of our community both economically and socially. We are fortunate to have so many diverse businesses that truly recognize the importance and the value their heritage brings when passed down from generation to generation.

Thank you to Jeffrey Rogers of Catalyst Leadership Dynamics for being our Keynote Speaker, Ali Abdur-Rahman for being our event photographer and to Visual Technologies for all of our AV needs!

The 2025 Family Business Awards are underway! Our Keynote Speaker Jeff Rogers of is kicking off the event speaking to our family business honorees about how to effectively collaborate within a family business.

December 2nd is Giving Tuesday! Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosity. Join the movement and give, whether it’s some of your time, a donation, or the power of your voice in your local community.

A great way to give back to your community is by joining or supporting a local non-profit. Are you involved with a nonprofit that deserves recognition? Nominations for the New York Business Journal Nonprofit Awards opens later this month! Start thinking about who you will nominate, and keep an eye on our social pages for the nomination link!

Be sure to give back and spread kindness to your community today and every day!

It's Small Business Saturday! Support local businesses in the CNY community by shopping local today and all throughout the holiday season!

What are some of your favorite CNY Small Businesses? Drop your recommendations below!

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family from all of us here at BizEventz and The Central New York Business Journal!