Education

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 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. ... read more

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 ... read more

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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. ... read more

As we approach the close of 2025, it’s more important than ever to ensure your financial and tax strategies are aligned with both current law and future developments. Business tax planning in 2025 comes with unique complexities, especially with the OBBBA’s provisions on business interest expense, bonus depreciation, and pass-through entity rules. This webinar will arm you with the tools you need to minimize liability and maximize opportunity as you prepare for 2026. Key topics include: Tax rate updates and expiring provisions SALT (state and local tax) and nexus considerations Key OBBBA provisions including: Bonus depreciation and expensing of capital investments Section 1202 qualified small business stock changes Research and experimentation expense deduction changes Business interest expense limitation changes Qualified Business Income (QBI) deduction changes Pass-through entity planning (S Corporations, Partnerships, LLCs) Tax deferral strategies and income shifting opportunities ... read more