Education

In an employee’s market it doesn't make sense that employers need to be concerned about unions. Exactly the opposite is true! The workplace is undergoing dramatic changes and unions have greater opportunities to recruit frustrated employees in a political climate that may be more favorable to their goals. During this in-person program, Sharon DeLay, President of GO-HR will facilitate this HR Roundtable discussion on this hot-button issue. Catherine Burgett from Frost Brown Todd will also join us and provide her expertise by walking us through the impact of current and projected NLRB actions including: How the unionization process works Should family businesses really be concerned about union activity? Components of the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act that may show up in other acts empowering unions. What can/should employers be doing NOW to counter union activity? What should we be watching? What can we do to educate our employees? Don’t miss this opportunity to dig deep into HR issues, engage with each other, and consult with our experts! REGISTER today! Sponsored by Budros, Ruhlin & Roe ... 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 us for our Annual Family Business Tour & Networking Event at 5 Star Staffing, a boutique, women-owned staffing agency providing quality employees in the hospitality industry for over 30 years. Tour their new office in the Short North next to Goodale Park and visit with retired founder Flo Lang and her two daughters, second generation owners Mimi McCann and Therese McCann. Learn how this family business has grown and shifted into the new post Covid-19 economy. Open to family and community business leaders in Central Ohio, the Family Business Tour provides an insider's perspective into what has made the business successful, and its plans for the future. A fun, free networking event - stop by and mingle with other family and community business leaders while enjoying delicious food and beverages, and of course - great hospitality! ... read more

Every business owner will eventually exit their business but wants to do so on their own terms. Whether it is through the eventual sale or transfer of the business to an outside party, employee, partner, or family member, it is critical to understand the personal and financial ramifications of a succession transition. Isaiah Stidham, Senior Wealth Manager, Business Succession Lead at Budros, Ruhlin & Roe will discuss the many components of exit planning and the importance of planning your exit strategy well before it is time to leave. Join us as we consider life after the business and the personal and financial factors that play into determining a business owner’s readiness. REGISTER now and join us for this live webinar on Tuesday, August 23. You'll have the opportunity to submit questions during the session and view a recording post session. If you can't attend the live session - register anyway and we'll email you the recording. ... 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