The Conway Center for Family Business provides highly relevant, topical and original programming that helps members learn, stay informed and share experiences with their peers. These family-focused educational programs are unique to the Center and cannot be found anywhere else in Central Ohio.
In addition, we offer enjoyable social interactions that allow members to build strong relationships. We believe that some of the most productive experiences are created in less formal, group settings where relationships can be built, ideas shared and new opportunities hatched.
Just some of these activities include our annual Family Business Awards & Expo, Monthly Educational Programs, Networking and Social Events and Peer Groups. Please see our Events Calendar below for topics that can provide solutions to your family business challenge.
Events Calendar
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Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
John and Angela Petro are excited to invite you to the High Line Car House for the Together & Company Family Business Showcase.
The Family Business Showcase, open to Central Ohio's family businesses and community leaders, offers an inside view of members organizations and the opportunity to hear from the families who run them.
Together & Company, a full-service catering and events company, began in 1997 as Two Caterers and has grown to provide much more than box lunches. Hear the story of how Angela Petro and a friend kicked off their business by giving away coffee and menus at traffic lights - and grew to the complete hospitality company of today, going “all in” with John joining the business just six months before the onset of the Covid pandemic. The Petros brand of vulnerability in storytelling will remind us of the importance of building for the future while allowing ourselves the space to pivot as needed.
Guests can expect the full hospitality treatment with hors d’ oeuvres, beer, wine and N/A beverages and tours of the recently renovated High Line Car House, including insights on the historic 1870’s building they call home.
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Categories: CCFB Networking & Social Events
Thursday Aug 1, 2024
The Rising CEO Peer Group is for next gens who will be taking a greater leadership position in their family business. The group is by invitation only and there is an additional annual fee to attend.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Rising CEO
Tuesday Aug 6, 2024
For non-family C-suite leaders working in a family business. Peer-to-peer driven, sessions focus on objective and thoughtful insight and advice from those in similar situations. Additional fee to attend. Pre-approval to join and RSVP required.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, C-Suite Non-Family Leaders
Wednesday Aug 7, 2024
Whether you've already addressed, or were unaware of, the increases to the salary threshold for your exempt employees that went into effect on July 1st, there are steps you can take now to help your business comply with the law and position itself for future changes. We'll walk you through what must be done immediately.
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Categories: Member-Sponsored Event, Human Resources
Thursday Aug 8, 2024
Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
Join us for a live webinar with Ryan Yeoman, a Professional EOS Implementer. This is the third and final* session on using EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System®) tools to improve meetings and accountability at all levels in your family business.
Ryan will discuss assigning 90-day Rocks and how this is a powerful accountability tool for everyone on your team.
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Categories: CCFB Webinar
Thursday Aug 15, 2024
Are you curious about EOS? If so, please join us for this special event. You'll hear first-hand from Conway Center CEOs who have implemented EOS into their family business and how it has impacted them.
Panelists:
Chip Chapman, President, Integrated Building Systems
Chris Converse, President, Converse Electric
Kaci King, CEO, West Ohio Tool Co.
Facilitated by Jason Block and Becky Fromkes, Professional EOS Implementers and Conway Center Service Providers
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Categories: CCFB Roundtable
Thursday Aug 22, 2024
The Conway Strong CEO Peer Group is for Presidents and CEOs of family-owned businesses. The group is by invitation only and there is an additional annual fee to attend.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, CEO
Friday Aug 23, 2024
The purpose of The Executive Luncheon is to connect Columbus-area young professionals with C-Suite executives and community leaders to exchange success stories, career advice, and leadership lessons during a professionally-focused, interactive lunch experience. Each attendee is seated at a roundtable with one local executive and a small group of fellow emerging leaders.
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Categories: CCFB Networking & Social Events
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
EOS Implementer Integrator Visionary
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Categories: Member-Sponsored Event
Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
The CEO Peer Group of Rising and New Leaders of family-owned businesses. The group is by invitation only and there is an additional annual fee to attend.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Rising CEO
Thursday Aug 29, 2024
While audits are typically associated with larger corporations, being audit ready can help a family-owned business demonstrate financial credibility, mitigate risks, and position themselves for growth. There are many triggers for an audit which include investor, lender, and legal requirements.
Our team has many years of combined experience in public accounting firms and large public companies. As consultants we have supported internal audit departments of large organizations and have helped organizations of all sizes prepare for their first audit. We know what is required for an efficient audit process. Join us to learn how to employ best practices year-round that will ensure that your organization can relax when the audit team arrives.
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Categories: CCFB Webinar
Tuesday Sep 3, 2024
For non-family C-suite leaders working in a family business. Peer-to-peer driven, sessions focus on objective and thoughtful insight and advice from those in similar situations. Additional fee to attend. Pre-approval to join and RSVP required.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, C-Suite Non-Family Leaders
Thursday Sep 5, 2024
The Rising CEO Peer Group is for next gens who will be taking a greater leadership position in their family business. The group is by invitation only and there is an additional annual fee to attend.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Rising CEO
Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
Salary Negotiations -
Join us as we discuss the differences in how men and women negotiate, and why women so often fail to ask for what they want. Working in a family business can be especially challenging when it comes to salary negotiations. Learn some tips and tricks to help you navigate salary negotiations, earn a promotion, or just get more comfortable asking for what you deserve!
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Women in Family Business
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
How Unlocking Your Creativity is a Key to Greater Fulfillment -
“I’m not that creative!” Have you had this thought before? The truth is we are all creative by nature. Understanding our individual creativity can help us grow in self-awareness, add tremendous value to our business, and lead to a more fulfilling life. We’ll discuss what creativity really is, how it shows up, and how to tap into it for greater growth and satisfaction.
*New format! The second half of this session will be dedicated to going over specific coaching scenarios and providing tools for pertinent problems and circumstances that you are currently dealing with. We'll spend time exchanging experiences and knowledge on these issues so that we can all learn from one another.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Next Generation Leaders
Thursday Sep 12, 2024
If you are new to succession planning, need expert advice, or simply don't know where to start, don't miss this in-person roundtable where we will cover the fundamentals! Bea Wolper of Emens Wolper Jacobs & Jasin and Meredith Sugar of Taft/ will facilitate this discussion, give practical advice, and answer any questions you may have.
Topics we will discuss in this session include:
* What kind of owner are you? There are several types of owners and identifying which you – and other stock-owning family members - is a great place to start.
* What are your criteria for next gens to join the business? When, along with compensation and expectations – all important considerations. We’ll cover best practices on this sometimes controversial topic!
* Buy-Sell Agreements: Who needs them and the important reasons behind them.
* Seven Keys to Family Business Succession: It’s more than signing over ownership! We’ll tackle the succession of ownership, management, leadership, authority, relationships, and values, and respect.
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Categories: CCFB Roundtable, CCFB Peer Group, Succession Planning
Thursday Sep 12, 2024
Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
Leadership ethos is a leader's moral compass, integrity, and commitment to ethical behavior. It's the foundation for a leader's skills and principles, and it guides their actions, decisions, and interactions.
In this session we will explore various styles of leadership and as well as components of a leadership ethos. You will have the opportunity to begin creating your own personal ethos, as well as understanding how your style may impact others.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Leadership Development
Thursday Sep 19, 2024
Friday Sep 20, 2024
This group is for EOS Integrators or the equivalent on the leadership team. These facilitated sessions will provide group members the opportunity to get and share advice on EOS best practices as well as implementation challenges and other issues they are facing.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, EOS Integrator
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
The CEO Peer Group of Rising and New Leaders of family-owned businesses. The group is by invitation only and there is an additional annual fee to attend.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Rising CEO
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
The Conway Strong CEO Peer Group is for Presidents and CEOs of family-owned businesses. The group is by invitation only and there is an additional annual fee to attend.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, CEO
