SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Nearly 100 people gathered for the 2021 CNY Business Journal Family Business Awards on Thursday at the Embassy Suites Destiny in Syracuse.
Michael Palumbos, owner of Family Wealth & Legacy, LLC, a second-generation wealth-advisory practice based in the Rochester area, was the keynote speaker. He discussed key trends, statistics, and attributes of family businesses that span multiple generations.
The event honored seven family businesses in six categories:
- Business Innovation: Air Innovations, Inc.
- Community Service Excellence: Northland Communications
- Family Business Leader: William and Pamela Rexer, Amrex Chemical
- International Development: Glottal Enterprises Inc.
- Multi-Generational Family Business Award (2 honorees): Feldmeier Equipment and Syracuse Blue Print Co., Inc.
- Woman-Owned Family Business: Danielle Mercuri Campolito, Rise N Shine/LODED
Representatives from each business made a brief presentation telling their story and keys to success. For a full writeup on each honoree, be sure to check out the Dec. 20 issue of The Central New York Business Journal.
Family Wealth & Legacy, LLC was the presenting sponsor of the event.