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Monthly Meetings & Family Business Roundtables

The Conway Center for Family Business helps family business owners and leaders solve business and family business problems and, when appropriate, with transitioning the family business to the next generation

Monthly educational programs provide valuable information on family business topics presented by family business leaders and experts. Peer Groups give family business leaders the opportunity to discuss key issues with one another in focused groups.

Annually, the Center offers ten educational presentations on family business issues and several Family Business Roundtables that focus on in-depth topics.

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Join us for a Conway Center Program or Event!

RESERVATIONS may be made online or by emailing ADotts@FamilyBusinessCenter.com. Conway Center members are encouraged to bring guests to programs and events to introduce Central Ohio family business leaders to the resources provided by the Conway Center. Family business leaders attending for the first time are free. Educational programs and webinars are open to the public for a small fee unless otherwise noted.  VIEW the Non Member Guest Policy.

Education

Thursday Jan 19, 2023
Succession happens whether planned for or not. It is therefore imperative that family-owned businesses go through thoughtful, strategic succession planning if they are going to transition smoothly from generation to generation ? and the process isn?t always easy! It?s also never too early to start thinking about succession because it is indeed a marathon and not a sprint! Our panelists will discuss their approach to succession planning: detours and all! Panelists: Luconda Dager, President, Velvet Ice Cream Tom Mosure, Chairman of the Board, ms consultants, inc. Steve Wathen, CEO, Equity Patrick Wathen, President, Equity Facilitated by Meredith Sugar, Taft/ ... read more
Categories: CCFB Educational Program
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Whether you have an existing 401(k) plan or are considering offering this benefit soon, it?s important to know that the government just passed sweeping legislation in December for the second time in three years encouraging access to and participation in retirement plans. As a plan trustee or plan committee member, you need to know what to watch for since you are liable as a plan fiduciary. Join Eric Shisler and Jamie Bond, members of CI Budros Ruhlin Roe Retirement Plan Services team. They will summarize what has changed and what requires action in the recently passed SECURE Act 2.0 as it relates to your company-sponsored retirement plan. You won?t want to miss this informative session! ... read more
Categories: CCFB Webinar
Thursday Feb 16, 2023
We hear time and time again that being a spouse or in-law in a family business can be challenging. Not only are they impacted by decisions made by the business, but they, too, have a “pillow talk” effect. Our panelists will discuss the highs and lows of being on the outside looking in and how it affects their relationships with their partners, the family business, and their Thanksgiving dinner table gatherings. Panelists: Derek Lichtfuss, Director at Newmark; Spouse & In-Law (married to Katie Ricart Licthfuss of Ricart Automotive) Dustin Wilshire, Co-CEO at Reitter, Inc; In-Law (married to Fritz Reitter's daughter, Rachel) Facilitated by Bea Wolper, Co-Founder & Board President, Conway Center for Family Business; President, Emens Wolper Jacobs & Jasin Law Firm Sponsored by GREENCREST ... read more
Categories: CCFB Educational Program
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Buy-sell agreements are critical documents that help facilitate the successful transfer of ownership in a family business; however, the valuation-related language in buy-sell agreements is often the source of confusion, dispute, and unfair outcomes. Join us as we present several case studies involving the valuation elements of buy-sell agreements, dissecting the problems to avoid and the essential elements to include in the drafting and administration of your buy-sell agreements. Key takeaways will include: - The importance of the valuation language and process contained within buy-sell agreements; - The problems with formula-based buy-sell agreements; - Critical valuation elements that should be addressed in agreements; - Potential areas for concern with certain valuation language common in agreements; - Best practices and recommendations for a successful buy-sell agreement. ... read more
Categories: CCFB Webinar
Thursday Mar 16, 2023
According to research done by Forbes, “a family-owned business engenders a strong sense of trust in consumers...family-owned businesses seem more stable, more customer-friendly, more approachable, and more trustworthy.” Our panelists put their family business pride front-and-center and use it not only as a marketing tool, but as a way to attract and retain employees. Indeed, we often hear them say, “we treat our employees like family” – they mean it and it shows. Generously sponsored by GREENCREST ... read more
Categories: CCFB Educational Program

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