The Conway Center for Family Business assists leaders and owners of family businesses in resolving issues related to their businesses and, when appropriate, in passing the family business on to the next generation.
Nine monthly educational programs are offered each year that provide valuable information on family business topics presented by family business leaders and experts.
Several family business Roundtables that focus on in-depth topics are also scheduled as needed and offered throughout the year.
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 invite guests to programs and events to introduce 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.
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Thursday Oct 24, 2024
A well designed and dynamic system of internal controls is needed to safeguard your business assets, protect against fraud, and ensure complete and accurate financials. Learn how family-owned businesses can assess their risk areas and implement or strengthen internal controls….and sleep more soundly at night!
By tapping into our firm's experience of implementing, testing, and remediating internal controls at large corporations, we have developed an assessment of the internal controls that are key to smaller organizations. We’ll cover entity level controls, business process controls, and key IT controls as well as how to navigate the challenges that are specific to smaller organizations.
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Categories: CCFB Webinar
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
There are several areas of opportunity that you can turn a discerning eye toward and proactively audit to potentially save your family business thousands of dollars and lots of headaches. Conducting internal audits of your HR and HR-related functions isn’t magic – It’s just good business sense!
Join us on October 31 to hear spooky stories about what happens when you are not prepared. The typical EEOC settlement is $40,000 but one Ohio company was just ordered to pay $1.25 MILLION in a class action lawsuit. And did you know non-compliant I-9s can cost you several hundred to several thousand dollars per violation? Fines, penalties, and attorney’s fees can add up scary fast!
We’ll cover the essential audits you should conduct in broad strokes, including worker’s compensation, handbook, forms, safety, and so much more!
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Categories: CCFB Roundtable, Human Resources
Thursday Nov 7, 2024
Every organization has a brand whether they like or not. We can choose to have our brand defined by our customers. Or we can choose to define it ourselves. But what does ''brand'' actually mean? Together, we'll shed light on what branding is, the value it brings to an organization, how to intentionally create your brand, and when to think about changing it.
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Categories: CCFB Webinar
Thursday Nov 21, 2024
Join C-Suite executives from successful family-owned businesses as they reveal their most effective tax strategies and share invaluable insights from their personal experiences. They'll offer practical advice on what has worked well and discuss what they might do differently in the future. This is a great opportunity to learn from their successes and mistakes to optimize your own tax planning.
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Categories: CCFB Educational Program
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
Creator of ProfitWorks® and Expert EOS Implementer™ Alex Freytag will discuss how to create a simple, self-funded incentive plan to help end employee entitlement, and get your vision Shared by All.
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Categories: CCFB Webinar
Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
Are your business taxes on track for a successful year-end and beyond? Join us for an hour of insightful content, covering all the things your organization needs to know to maximize your tax potential and minimize liability.
Our experts will arm you with essential strategies and planning considerations to aid in navigating the complexities of year-end tax planning, while helping you chart a course for a successful 2025. Changes to the tax landscape from the result of the November election will also be addressed. Be prepared to walk away with actionable insights, best practices and updates that will ensure your business stays positioned for success.
Our experts will cover a diverse range of topics, including:
Corporate Tax Rates
Tax Law Changes and Expiring Provisions
SALT – State Nexus Considerations
Bonus Depreciation and Expensing of Capital Investments
Pass-Through Entity Considerations (S Corporations, Partnerships)
Tax Deferrals and Income Shifting
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Categories: CCFB Webinar
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
It is incumbent upon the leading generation to nurture and guide the next gens. However, we all know that doesn’t always happen! Back by popular demand, the panelists will discuss what they learned the hard way and what they wish they had known going into and ultimately leading their family business.
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