Education

L2 Holiday Happy Hour & Book Swap! We will be meeting at Robin Enterprises (thank you Lindsey!) on Thur Dec. 2 from 5-6:30 pm for drinks, hors d'oeuvres, and a BOOK SWAP! Donna will orchestrate how this works, but please bring a favorite book (fiction or non-fiction) WRAPPED to swap with the group. ... read more

Finding motivation when feeling discouraged Figuring out the “why” Steps to move in the right direction Facilitator: Scott Galloway, Galloway Resource Partners Our Next Generation Leaders Peer Group is for up-and-coming family business members who are interested in assuming greater leadership roles in their family-owned business. Each month, the group will discuss topics that are relevant and necessary to growth as a next gen leader from goal setting, to business valuation, to succession planning, and more. ... read more

Year-end Tax Planning: Denial, Inertia, Confusion, Crystal Balling, Fear, Urgency - What to Do? With so many unknowns given the recent tax proposals from the Biden administration, it can be difficult to determine what these proposals might mean for your family business. Join us for this important updated discussion so that you are prepared to act quickly should the provisions become law. ... read more

Join us for a conversation with the Next Generation as they take charge. They will share their excitement, fears, biggest learnings (so far), best advice, what worked and what could of been handled better. All discussed in a confidential, safe environment that encourages information sharing and questions. Let's learn together. Panelists include: Mimi McCann, President (2nd Gen) 5 Star Staffing Aaron Siekmann, President (2nd Gen) The Siekmann Company Ben Stratton, Vice President (3rd Gen) Corrotec, Inc. Sponsored by GREENCREST ... 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

Join Julie for an intimate dinner, limited to 8 family members, and 1 service provider discussing random topics. The dates, locations, price points and times will vary each month, so you can find an evening that works best for you. All restaurants will be family-owned to stay within the Conway Center mission. Everyone is responsible for their own meal expenses. Registration is required. ... read more

Get Your Groove Back! Join us for a session themed “Get Your Groove Back” with motivational speaker Tracie Patten. We’ll look at human responses to trials, unpack why we react the way we do, switch our mindset to get through any hardship and find the woman you were designed to be. This will be an interactive and thought-provoking session sure to kick off your New Year with excitement about your journey ahead. The Women in Family Business Peer Group provides women leaders a safe space to learn, share and grow when discussion topics with members facing the same challenges. All Conway Center women are invited to attend these sessions! Generously sponsored by KeyBank ... read more

Family Business Employment Guidelines - Hiring family members in your family business is both an opportunity and a challenge of family business. It is very important to clearly delineate between the family member relationship and the employee relationship and to define clear expectations. Join us in a discussion of best practices when employing family members including: Will family members seeking full-time employment be encouraged to work in an outside business venture before joining the family business? Should your family business have a ''no in-laws'' policy? Should a job be created for a family member when no openings are currently available? What is the rationale for this decision? How to go about establishing boundaries and ways of avoiding favoritism of family members? Do family members have to adhere to behavior and performance standards established for other associates? This session will be offered virtually via ZOOM and is FREE to attend for all employees of any member business who belong to the Conway Center! ... read more

Justin and Stephanie Clarey, owners of Two Men and a Truck, will discuss their approach to reinvention. They will share how expanding their services not only helped grow their business, but also helped grow their people by providing more opportunity to take on new roles and responsibilities. New services and new roles in their company resulted in more customers, and the ability to grow their business despite the very challenging labor market. ... read more

This is an after-hours networking gathering for Conway Center members actively involved in any peer group. Not yet involved in peer groups? Sign up for a peer group today! Generously sponsored by Windsor Advisory Group. Registration is required. ... read more