Education

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

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

Navigating Family Biases - Each generation deals with some old school thinking about who should lead the organization, who should be promoted, and what to do about diversity and inclusion. We ll discuss how to uncover and best deal with family biases that you believe may negatively affect the future of the business. ... read more