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The Conway Strong CEO Peer Group is for Presidents and CEOs of family-owned businesses. There is an additional annual fee and is by invitation only to attend. ... read more

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. ... read more

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HR Open Forum - Virtual Live Meeting Got questions? Sure you do! Businesses have been blindsided this year and navigating the ''new normal'' is not for the faint of heart. As staff continues to expand and contract to meet changing business needs, new employment laws are enacted and sunset, and expectations about how to get work done are constantly coming at us - it's no wonder we have HR fatigue! Let's come together and talk all things HR. Sharon DeLay, President of GO-HR will facilitate and address HR issues you are currently facing in your family business. We'll share best practices, must-knows and be the empathetic ear we all need right now. Topics such as remote working/productivity, employee health and well-being, best practices for encouraging diversity and inclusion in your workplace … just to name a few. Join us for this live interactive meeting to find practical advice around tackling the challenges you are facing. *Important Note: Because we want this to be interactive, this session will be a Zoom Meeting (same format as our peer groups) with audio/video enabled for all who join. Note that if you do not have video capability, you are still welcome to participate. This session will NOT be recorded. ... read more

This group allows you to find your safe place for monthly support, peer mentoring and group coaching to discover how to lead well in ambiguity. By invitation only. ... read more

Leadership is complex; and especially for family businesses. This Leadership 2.0 group allows you to find your safe place for monthly support, peer mentoring and group coaching to discover how to lead well in ambiguity. By invitation only. ... read more

Leadership is complex; and especially for family businesses. This Leadership 2.0 group allows you to find your safe place for monthly support, peer mentoring and group coaching to discover how to lead well in ambiguity. By invitation only. ... read more

Leadership is complex; and especially for family businesses. This Leadership 2.0 group allows you to find your safe place for monthly support, peer mentoring and group coaching to discover how to lead well in ambiguity. Enrollment is closed for this series, but if you are interested in this group - please contact Amy at adotts@familybusinesscenter.com. Donna Musilli of DM360 facilitates these sessions focusing on your most relevant business challenges. ... read more

L2 Fall Fun Get Together! By invitation only for Leadership 2.0 peer group members - meeting & dinner on Guzman deck! Donna Musilli of DM360 leads these sessions focusing on your most relevant business challenges. These sessions may have some teaching components, but the bulk of the time will be for what’s on your mind. What are your needs? And how can the group support you? ... read more

Leadership Self-Awareness Great lea Leadership Self-Awareness Great leaders know that their ability to lead others is primarily limited by their understanding of their own strengths and weaknesses. Therefore, developing the skill of self-awareness empowers leaders to achieve things other can’t, such as helping engage employees and out-perform. In this session, we will discuss how to identify your leaderships strengths and weaknesses, and where to focus your energy to achieve the best results. Facilitator Jonathon McKay with PATH will lead these leadership sessions focusing on the most relevant challenges and opportunities for your business today. This is a very collaborative group that encourages peer-to-peer sharing. Generously sponsored by Park National Bank ? Please register accordingly - either for the ONSITE session or ONLINE via ZOOM ONSITE REGISTRATION All attending in person must comply with safety guidelines, including the face mask and social distancing policies. Please refer to the Conway Center Re-Opening FAQs for details as to what to expect when attending an onsite Conway Center event during this COVID-19 crisis. Ohio Dominican University Griffin Student Center - Rooms 258-259 1215 Sunbury Road Columbus 43219 *Please place this PARKING PASS on your dashboard and remember to wear your mask! register button ONLINE REGISTRATION VIA ZOOM To attend remotely via ZOOM, register through this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEldeioqD4jEtCmMEkHtSurLlT1uwVJCPJJ An email will be sent to you with the registration confirmation and log-in information from ZOOM for the meeting. Please log in a few minutes prior to session start so you are ''in'' the meeting by 7:30am. Webinar ID: 858 2106 5984ders know that their ability to lead others is primarily limited by their understanding of their own strengths and weaknesses. Therefore, developing the skill of self-awareness empowers leaders to achieve things other can’t, such as helping engage employees and out-perform. In this session, we will discuss how to identify your leaderships strengths and weaknesses, and where to focus your energy to achieve the best results. Facilitator Jonathon McKay with PATH will lead these leadership sessions focusing on the most relevant challenges and opportunities for your business today. This is a very collaborative group that encourages peer-to-peer sharing. Generously sponsored by Park National Bank ... read more

Leadership: What has Changed and Why It Matters It would not be a leadership discussion without discussing the massive change we have experienced recently. In order to be effective leaders, we must understand the factors and trends that impact the people we lead in order to best serve their needs and the needs of the business. This creates a common sense of why leadership matters in the first place by answering the question - what problems should we as leaders be trying to solve?? In this session, we will look at data and trends and hear from our fellow professionals the challenges that we all face and why leadership can help us solve them. Facilitator Jonathon McKay with PATH will lead these leadership sessions focusing on the most relevant challenges and opportunities for your business today. This is a very collaborative group that encourages peer-to-peer sharing. Generously sponsored by Park National Bank ... read more

Employee Experience (EX) and Why It Matters Let's be honest, Employee Experience is a buzzword. Nevertheless, the concept holds significant value for organizations who are willing to do the tough work required to make it part of their culture. Yet, many times we lack the necessary definition and data around the concept to make it impactful for organizations. In this session, we will discuss the process of Employee Engagement and how it should be approached to achieve the value of empowering employees to do great work. The purpose of this peer group is to share our diverse perspectives on what is important for leaders and hear what others are doing in order to build relationships, gain clarity on key leadership challenges or opportunities and support each other. Facilitator Jonathon McKay with PATH leads these sessions in a very collaborative group that encourages peer-to-peer sharing. Generously sponsored by Park National Bank ... read more

Managing Conflict - One of the consistent characteristics of strong leaders is the ability to manage conflict in an organization or team. Learn the best practices of managing conflict and how this can help improve the relationships around you. This session will address the different types of conflicts and situations therein, in addition to learning how to help people productively address conflict. The purpose of this peer group is to share our diverse perspectives on what is important for leaders and hear what others are doing in order to build relationships, gain clarity on key leadership challenges or opportunities and support each other. Facilitator Jonathon McKay with PATH leads these sessions in a very collaborative group that encourages peer-to-peer sharing. Generously sponsored by Park National Bank ... read more

Collaboration One of the most satisfying aspects of leadership is the ability to help people work together more efficiently and productively. Learn the best practices on how to foster collaboration with anyone in your circle of influence. Take-aways: Learn a process for managing and improving collaboration Participate in exercises to determine specifics steps to improve the way you collaborate with others. The purpose of this peer group is to share our diverse perspectives on what is important for leaders and hear what others are doing in order to build relationships, gain clarity on key leadership challenges or opportunities and support each other. Facilitator Jonathon McKay with PATH leads these sessions in a very collaborative group that encourages peer-to-peer sharing. Generously sponsored by Park National Bank ... read more

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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. ... read more

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. ... read more

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. ... read more

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. ... read more

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. ... read more

Join guest speaker Lisa Jolley from the Columbus Foundation as she discusses how to start, or refine, a giving program. The unique circumstances of family businesses require careful planning and guidance essential for effective giving. • Why philanthropy is important and how it works with family businesses • How a donor-advised fund works, and the tax benefits associated with it ... read more

Asset Protection Planning – an Important Component of Estate Planning To protect what you have, it is vital to take some defensive measures. This session will address how to protect your assets and giving up control as it relates to: Titling of assets Legacy Trusts Separate Property trusts Prenuptials Generously sponsored by Morgan Stanley Family business often has special characteristics and needs that will affect the determination of which entity is best. This session will include discussion of the following: Hear the reasons why LLC’s are preferred for owning real estate Understand why Ohio corporations need shareholder and director minutes What is “piercing the corporate veil” and what happens if it occurs? What are the benefits of subsidiaries in a family owned business? Generously sponsored by Morgan Stanley ... read more

Sibling Rivalry During Stressful Times • What parents can do • How to deal with situation when “chosen one” is struggling • Treating children equally; treating children differently • Which child becomes the leader – both? ... read more

Elder Law Our guest speaker Jessica Roshon, attorney from Taps & Sutton, will join us in the discussion of elder law estate ethical issues and other elder law matters including: • Disability planning • Protecting assets from nursing-home costs • Transferring funds to children to avoid recapture rules • Avoiding will contests among family members. Generously sponsored by Morgan Stanley ... read more

Caring for an Aging Loved One Join our guest speaker Melanie Hankinson, an Aging Life Care Professional®, as she reviews the options and hurdles of caring for an aging loved one. Discussion will focus on you as business owners who may not have the flexibility to “leave the business in someone else’s hands” thus need help with what can often be an overwhelming task of navigating services and care while running a business. We will explore in-home, community,and facility care - as well as end-of-life care options. Examples of current and past client case studies will be shared along with other issues including: Pros and cons whether care should continue in the home or placement in a facility What is the cost of care and who pays for this care? How caregiver stress can take a toll? Health directive forms’ interplay and terms Financial Powers of Attorney Generously sponsored by Morgan Stanley It is never too early to think about succession planning in a family owned business! This dynamic monthly peer group is facilitated by Bea Wolper of Emens & Wolper Law Firm, Thaddeus O?Brien of O?Brien & Associates, and Meredith Sugar of Taft Law. They provide a forum to discuss all aspects of succession planning - from inter-family dynamics to strategic planning - in interactive sessions that will provide the foundation for transitioning your family business to the next generation. This program is not just for founders/owners, attending together with successors or next gens is very important and beneficial. ... read more

Stages of Wealth including Utilizing Donor-Advised Funds We will explore the three stages of wealth: accumulation, preservation, and distribution. Discussion will encourage you to consider these three phases and make sure you’re being proactive, because without a plan to transition smoothly from phase one to two and then phase three, you run the risk of dropping the baton suffering the consequences. Importance and strategies for transitioning smoothly into each of the stages Utilizing Donor-Advised funds – benefits, difference between a Foundation How to set up a Donor-Advised fund We will be using ZOOM for our meetings since we cannot meet in person! Here is the link for this peer group virtual meeting, please register in advance ... read more

Importance of Setting Clear Boundaries in Family Business • Examples of ways to create appropriate boundaries and having the discipline to maintain them. • Rules of entry into the family business – why establishing entry criteria is crucial to your family business. • Importance of having the ability and courage to say “no” and not feeling guilty for doing so. This group is for women who own, work for, or play a supporting role in a family business. Earning respect, leadership, employment practices, family dynamics, and communication in the family business are just a few of the topics that are explored in this interactive group. Facilitated by Bea Wolper from Emens Wolper Jacobs & Jasin Law Firm. ... read more

This session is two parts and will be held exclusively remote via ZOOM. Rocketbook - Tips/Tricks & Conflict Management: Defining Roles & Accountability Rocketbook - Tips/Tricks As follow up from last month's meeting about discussing favorite life hacks and apps, Conway member Karen Sullivan will share with us how she has been benefitting for years using the Rocketbook - a reusable/erasable ''smart'' notebook that can be connected to all your favorite cloud services. Conflict Management: Defining Roles & Accountability Conflicts are a natural part of the workplace, so it is important to understand conflicts and know how to resolve them effectively. Skills discussed will include: Handling confrontations tactfully and constructively Creating positive outcomes from disputes and disagreements Ensuring the roles and responsibilities of each employee are clearly passed on to them ? Please register ONLINE via ZOOM An email will be sent to you with the registration confirmation and log-in information from ZOOM for the meeting. Please log in a few minutes prior to session start so you are ''in'' the meeting by 7:30am. Webinar ID: 838 7514 2689 Conflicts are a natural part of the workplace, so it is important to understand conflicts and know how to resolve them effectively. Skills discussed will include: Handling confrontations tactfully and constructively Creating positive outcomes from disputes and disagreements Ensuring the roles and responsibilities of each employee are clearly passed on to them ... read more

Tips On How To Network Sensitively During COVID Times How to develop connections and relationships without being 'pushy' during this difficult time Business development in family business - what is working, how the rules are changing, new tactics Please register ONLINE via ZOOM An email will be sent to you with the registration confirmation and log-in information from ZOOM for the meeting. Please log in a few minutes prior to session start so you are ''in'' the meeting by 7:30am. Webinar ID: 881 9425 7202 This group is for women who own, work for, or play a supporting role in a family business. Earning respect, leadership, employment practices, family dynamics, and communication in the family business are just a few of the topics that are explored in this interactive group. Facilitated by Bea Wolper from Emens Wolper Jacobs & Jasin Law Firm. ... read more

All About Boards Characteristics of high-performing boards and how you can attract, retain, and enhance the performance of your own board. Discussion will focus on: • Board of Directors – purpose, roles, selecting, transitioning, compensation • Advisory Boards – who, why and how • Advisory Groups – pros and cons ... read more

WBE Certification Opportunities & Challenges How do you become a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE)? What are the benefits of certification? Who should apply for WBE, who should not apply Discussion of criteria, cost, how long it takes for certification ?Our guest speakers Myrna Taylor and Valencia McNeil from Women's Business Enterprise Council Ohio River Valley will provide the information you need and answer your questions. Hear also from Conway member speaker Susan Snyder-Hina, President of Hina Environmental Solutions, Inc. who as been through the process of certification and can discuss the benefits and challenges! Please register accordingly - either for the ONSITE session or ONLINE via ZOOM ... read more