BIZ CONNECT INFO - 2026 Council Signature Events. Online registration by Cvent

Set sail with the NY & NJ Business Council for one of the region’s most anticipated business networking experiences.

On Friday, August 14, business owners, corporate buyers, procurement professionals, Council leaders, and regional partners will gather aboard the Horizon’s Edge at Pier 81 in Hudson River Park, located at West 41st Street and 12th Avenue in Manhattan.

Get ready for an unforgettable evening! We’ve worked with one of New York’s premier yacht experiences to plan a voyage with breathtaking views of the New York skyline, the New Jersey waterfront, the Brooklyn Bridge, Governors Island, the Verrazano Bridge, the Statue of Liberty, and so much more!

Don’t forget those business cards! As you enjoy breathtaking views of the New York and New Jersey harbor, you’ll have ample opportunities to connect with other members in our network and build lasting memories with those onboard.

Biz Connect is more than a sunset cruise. It is a curated opportunity to meet the people who buy, build, recommend, partner, and open doors across the New York and New Jersey business community.

For business owners, it is a chance to increase visibility, introduce your capabilities, identify potential clients and partners, and build relationships across industries.
For corporate buyers and procurement professionals, it is an opportunity to meet experienced business owners, discover new capabilities, strengthen local supplier networks, and develop relationships that support business and economic growth.
Come ready to exchange ideas, make introductions, and discover where one conversation could lead.

Set against the New York and New Jersey skylines, this signature experience brings different industries, perspectives, and possibilities together aboard the Horizon’s Edge.Business networking, facilitated introductions, music from our DJ, and dancing will continue throughout the entire cruise.Guests may move freely among structured networking activities, informal conversations, dining areas, and the outdoor deck as they build relationships across the New York and New Jersey business community.

For generations, the Hudson River has served as a vital connection between New York and New Jersey—bringing together communities, commerce, industries, and ideas across one of the nation’s most dynamic regional economies.

As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, Biz Connect honors that legacy of enterprise while turning our attention toward the partnerships, possibilities, and opportunities that will shape what comes next.

As the Horizon’s Edge cruises along the Hudson, the landscape is constantly changing. Skylines, landmarks, colors, and perspectives shift into view, creating a fitting reflection of the diverse businesses and opportunities that make up our region.

Everyone aboard brings something unique—a perspective, capability, resource, connection, or need. When those elements come together, new possibilities emerge. Relationships are formed, opportunities come into focus, and local businesses discover new pathways to connect, collaborate, and grow.

Biz Connect 2026 brings those possibilities together—where two states, diverse perspectives, and a shared current of opportunity converge. partnership, or business opportunity could be waiting for you on board.

Take in stunning sunset views of the New York and New Jersey skylines while enjoying an elevated dining experience and building meaningful connections with:

Corporate buyers and procurement professionals
Certified suppliers and local business owners
Prospective clients, partners, and collaborators
Council leadership and regional business stakeholders
Professionals representing diverse industries and capabilities

Come ready to connect, share your capabilities, and discover new possibilities. Your next valuable relationship, partnership, or business opportunity could be waiting for you on board.