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Tuesday Apr 5, 2022
We are hosting a breakfast for new, returning, or any other family business or service provider members interested in learning more about getting the most out of your Conway Center membership!
This event will give everyone an opportunity to network with other family business leaders, and to learn more about the history of the Conway Center, its offerings and member benefits.
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Categories: CCFB Networking & Social Events
Tuesday Apr 5, 2022
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 Apr 7, 2022
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 Apr 12, 2022
Cybersecurity and your Family Business - Cybercrime is at an all-time high and it is more important now than ever to get ahead of possible risks before they develop. Join us as our guest industry experts discuss the latest in fraud threats and best practices of how to protect yourself at home and in the office. Learn about the current threat landscape, new emerging trends and practical tips to protect yourself and your family business from cybercriminals.
Guest expert speakers are Stephanie Breen, Intelligence Analyst, FBI Cleveland; Tammy Gedetsis, Senior Information Security Manager - KeyBank
Generously sponsored by KeyBank
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Women in Family Business
Wednesday Apr 13, 2022
Navigating Family Relationships with Authenticity and Assertiveness
Facilitator: M.J. Clark, Integrated Leadership Systems
Join us in person at Ohio Dominican University as we discuss how to effectively listen and communicate to maintain your involvement in the business regardless of what level you currently occupy in the company. How do you build trust and respect among your family members?
*Next Gen Leaders working in a family business only please - no Service Providers.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Next Generation Leaders
Thursday Apr 14, 2022
Should you gift your family business to the next generation or should the next generation be asked to buy the family business?
In this session we will address the issues around gifting vs. selling including:
When you should start the discussion to minimize disruption around your family relationships and your family business.
Ways to transfer your business to your son or daughter so you incur the least amount debt and tax liability possible.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Succession Planning
Thursday Apr 14, 2022
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.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Leadership Development 2.0
Thursday Apr 21, 2022
How Buy/Sells Fit into your Succession Plan - Join us for a discussion on Buy-Sell agreements and why your family business needs one. Bea Wolper, President of the Board of the Conway Center and CEO of Emens Wolper Jacobs & Jasin Law Firm, will discuss the four Ds of buy-sells: Death, Disability, Divorce, and Discharge.
Panelists Brian Dew of Mid-City Electric Technologies, Tobi Gold of Skilken Gold Real Estate Development, and Stephen McEnery of MAC Construction will offer their insight and advice from experience with their own family business buy sells. They will discuss protecting the business, ensuring smoother transitions, forestalling disagreements about fair value, and other issues that a buy-sell can address, including the emotional side of these agreements and how to navigate them.
Generously sponsored by Huntington Bank
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Categories: CCFB Educational Program
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
Unplugging, Unwinding, and Establishing Boundaries in the Workplace -
The shift in how we work is continuing with a model likely landing squarely in the hybrid model. What does this mean for employers and employees when it comes to communication across the hours and the various platforms? By member request, we will talk about the importance of creating a culture with boundaries around when and how to communicate, while still ensuring we get work done. Meeting this lofty goal includes understanding how to discuss and set boundaries, exploring the technology and traditional strategies available, and thinking about all of this in relation to employment law and attracting and retaining todays workforce.
During this in-person program, Sharon DeLay, President of GO-HR will lead the discussion and provide her expertise of the challenges that face family businesses. Dont miss this in-person opportunity to dig deep into HR issues, engage with each other and consult with Sharon!
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Categories: CCFB Roundtable, CCFB Peer Group, Human Resources
Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
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
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
Tuesday May 3, 2022
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 May 5, 2022
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
Thursday May 5, 2022
Join us for Happy Hour - Cinco de Mayo style! Amy will bring the chips and salsa (there will be food trucks if you need something more substantial!)
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Leadership Development 2.0
Tuesday May 10, 2022
Spring Cleaning for your Family Business
Ahh spring, a time that many of us think of as renewal, cleaning, and decluttering. Family business leaders can take advantage of this wonderful time of year to get organized, make improvement, and give your company a nice breath of fresh air. Join us for a discussion on how best to spring clean your business including but not limited to: getting your minutes in order, compensation and policy review, website audit, inbox/office declutter, and more!
Generously sponsored by KeyBank
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Women in Family Business
Wednesday May 11, 2022
Working with Challenging Family Members
Facilitator: M.J. Clark, Integrated Leadership Systems
There is usually one family member who just doesn’t seem to align with the goals and aspirations of the others, and yet they want to be involved in the company. They may be truly dysfunctional (have an addiction or psychological challenges, for example). However, they may simply have different passions that can be utilized in creative ways to benefit the business. How do we help family members be successful in the business by capitalizing on their unique gifts or inspire them to pursue their passions elsewhere, where they may be much more fulfilled?
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Next Generation Leaders
Thursday May 12, 2022
Best & Worst Legal Practices of Family Business - There are many legal requirements you must meet to better ensure the success and growth of your family business. Failure to follow the correct processes can derail any progress you do make and result in serious repercussions in the future.
Join us as we discuss some of the best and worst legal practices of family business.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Succession Planning
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Thursday May 19, 2022
Join us for a discussion on tips to ensure the right people are in the right seats in your family business. We'll discuss assessment tools, the EOS people analyzer, and other strategies our panelists utilize. The discussion will include their successes and challenges with hiring - and keeping - the right people in the right seats.
Panelists:
Sharon DeLay, GOHR
Bryan Driscoll, Driscoll Learning
Brandon Dupler, Dupler Office
Kyle Reitter, Reitter, Inc.
Generously sponsored by Huntington Bank
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Categories: CCFB Educational Program
Wednesday May 25, 2022
Staffing shortages, supply chain issues, long hours - if you feel like today's work world is often too much to handle, you're not alone! Join certified health coach and registered dietitian Jenny Pitcher from OhioHealth as she explores the concept of stress and anxiety in the workplace.
As part of this interactive webinar, Jenny will talk us through strategies for completing the stress cycle. Learn practices to change the way you think about your stressors and your response to them. Walk away with these tools and strategies to better manage your stress and anxiety - both for you and your family business!
REGISTER now and join us for this live webinar on 5/25. You'll have the opportunity to ask Jenny questions during the session and view a recording post session. If you can't attend the live session, register anyway and we will send you the recording.
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Categories: CCFB Webinar
Wednesday May 25, 2022
Thursday May 26, 2022
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
Wednesday Jun 1, 2022
EOS and Family Business
Alex Freytag, Expert EOS Implementer and longtime friend of the Conway, joins us for an experience-share and a deep dive into EOS® (Entrepreneurial Operating System™). Alex will be accompanied by Conway Center member Chelsea King of King Business Interiors, who runs on EOS with Alex as their coach. Chelsea will share her experience with implementing EOS from the family business perspective.
EOS (also known as Traction) is a holistic business system with a simple set of practical tools that help entrepreneurial leadership teams gain traction and move the business forward. Join Alex and Chelsea to learn more about EOS and if it is right for your family business.
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Categories: CCFB Webinar
