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Tuesday Oct 14, 2025
In this session, we will discuss the implications of failing to plan for the exit of a key player in a family business, either through voluntary termination, disability or death. What is the default plan, and what pitfalls can you expect?
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Categories: CCFB Roundtable, Women in Family Business
Wednesday Oct 15, 2025
Thursday Oct 16, 2025
Navigating Redemption Issues
Join us as we discuss strategies for managing buy-outs, valuation disputes, and maintaining business continuity. Hear from our family business panelists on what has worked - and what hasn't!
Key Topics:
Structuring redemption agreements
Business valuation methods
Financing redemption obligations
Tax implications of share transfers
Dispute resolution frameworks
Panelists:
Chris Knoppe, President - New City Homes & CBUS OZ Funds
Jay Amstutz, 2nd Gen President - Ohio Power Tool
Ken Heiberger, Founder - Heiberger Paving
Facilitated by: John Shockley, PNC Bank
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Categories: CCFB Educational Program
Wednesday Oct 22, 2025
Join us for an interactive discussion with a panel of benefits experts as they explore current benefits and wellness trends, and share how family business employers of all sizes can effectively package offerings - with or without medical coverage.
Sharon DeLay, President of GO-HR, will facilitate the discussion by asking a series of questions and guiding conversation. The format will be an open discussion addressing the following topics:
* The projected 2026 health insurance benefits price increases
* Emerging benefits trends family businesses need to know
* Strategies to help employers manage rising costs
* Actionable steps to prepare for the future workforce
Don’t miss this in-person opportunity to ask your own questions, engage with each other, and consult with our experts!
Generously sponsored by Morgan Stanley
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Categories: CCFB Roundtable, Human Resources
Thursday Oct 23, 2025
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
Tuesday Oct 28, 2025
Tuesday Oct 28, 2025
Thursday Oct 30, 2025
The estate tax doesn't have to be inevitable. Numerous legal strategies and planning techniques exist that can help family businesses avoid paying estate taxes entirely, making it what tax experts often call a 'voluntary' tax.
To help family businesses navigate these complexities, attorneys Bea Wolper of Emens Wolper Jacobs & Jasin and Meredith Sugar of Taft/ will explore practical approaches - from trusts to gifting strategies - designed to minimize or eliminate estate tax liability and preserve wealth across generations including:
* Understanding Estate Tax and Its Impact
* Irrevocable Trusts in Succession Planning
* Additional Methods for Reducing Estate Tax Liability
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Categories: CCFB Roundtable, Succession Planning
Tuesday Nov 4, 2025
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 Nov 6, 2025
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
Wednesday Nov 12, 2025
Celebrate the accomplishments of Central Ohio family businesses at our 27th Annual Family Business Awards & Expo! The Awards Luncheon honors recipients in categories consistent with the success and longevity of a family business: leadership, planning, support, and community service.
Arrive early to ensure you have plenty of time to connect and interact with the numerous expo exhibitors! The Expo will be open from 10am until 12noon. If you're interested in becoming an exhibitor or would like additional details about the Expo, please visit our EXPO page to register and learn more.
Opportunities for Awards sponsorship and advertising in the Awards Program distributed to over 450 luncheon attendees are available!
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Categories: CCFB Networking & Social Events, CCFB Annual Awards Program
Wednesday Nov 12, 2025
The Family Business Expo is a wonderful business development opportunity available exclusively to Conway Center members. We are thrilled to offer this event, providing you with the occasion to showcase your business, products, or services to the hundreds of family business leaders and advisors who will attend our 27th Annual Awards Program celebrating the accomplishments of family businesses.
All exhibiting companies will be featured in our interactive virtual Expo Directory flipbook to showcase your products and services.
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Categories: CCFB Networking & Social Events, CCFB Annual Awards Program
Wednesday Nov 19, 2025
Thursday Nov 20, 2025
Join us for a candid conversation between current leaders and next-generation members of successful family businesses. Learn strategies for effective generational transition and collaboration.
Discussion Topics:
Knowledge transfer between generations
Innovation vs. tradition
Leadership transition strategies
Digital transformation challenges
Maintaining family values
Panelists:
Jorgensen Farms - Val Jorgensen and David Karikomi
The Cleary Company - George & George II
Facilitated by: Darren Cherry, Area President, FocusCFO
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Categories: CCFB Educational Program
Tuesday Nov 25, 2025
Tuesday Nov 25, 2025
Tuesday Dec 2, 2025
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 Dec 3, 2025
This interactive session, led by Jason Block, Certified EOS Implementer, equips leadership teams to run highly effective weekly leadership team meetings. You will learn how to create real accountability, prioritize the most important issues, and drive consistent execution week after week.
Through practical tools and simple disciplines, this program helps teams strengthen communication, measurably improve performance, and create a culture where everyone owns their responsibilities and works toward shared goals. By mastering the structure and rhythm of a healthy meeting pulse, you as a leader leave with a proven framework to run your family business with greater clarity, focus, and traction.
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Categories: CCFB Roundtable, Practical Tools for Managers
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P.O. Box 361106, Columbus, OH 43236 – (614) 253-4820 – info@familybusinesscenter.com