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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

Tuesday Dec 7, 2021
Join family members from Anthony-Thomas Candy Co., the largest family-owned and operated candy company in the midwest. Hear their family business story as well as the risks that the company leadership has taken to ensure the viability of the family business and grow the family business – including investments it has made in marketing. Are you ready to take your family business to the next level? Join Kelly Borth, CEO and Chief Strategy Officer of GREENCREST as she facilitates this quarterly forum to hear first-hand from fellow family business owners on what they are doing to grow their business. It will help you as a business owner or leader gain the insights you need to ignite your family business! ... read more
Categories: CCFB Webinar
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
Join us for a conversation with the Next Generation as they take charge. They will share their excitement, fears, biggest learnings (so far), best advice, what worked and what could of been handled better. All discussed in a confidential, safe environment that encourages information sharing and questions. Let's learn together. Panelists include: Mimi McCann, President (2nd Gen) 5 Star Staffing Aaron Siekmann, President (2nd Gen) The Siekmann Company Ben Stratton, Vice President (3rd Gen) Corrotec, Inc. Sponsored by GREENCREST ... read more
Categories: CCFB Educational Program
Wednesday Jan 5, 2022
Join us for a webinar on January 5th to learn about resources that can help companies export their products or services. Roberta Winch, the Export Assistance Network Director for the Columbus Small Business Development Center will provide an overview of: • How does a company know if they are ready to export? • What are the Ohio resources available to assist a new to export company or even those that are experienced with exporting? • What are the export grant programs available to Ohio companies and how to access them. • Learn about OSU Fisher students that are potential resources for companies who are interested in exporting. ... read more
Categories: CCFB Webinar
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
Justin and Stephanie Clarey, owners of Two Men and a Truck, will discuss their approach to reinvention. They will share how expanding their services not only helped grow their business, but also helped grow their people by providing more opportunity to take on new roles and responsibilities. New services and new roles in their company resulted in more customers, and the ability to grow their business despite the very challenging labor market. ... read more
Categories: CCFB Educational Program
Tuesday Jan 25, 2022
With the great resignation still under way, now may be a good time to conduct stay interviews with your employees and new(er) hires to find out what’s working and what opportunities you have to improve your retention rates. We’ll explore who to talk to, when to talk, what to ask, and what to do with the information you learn. We’ll touch on culture and the Employee Value Proposition as part of our time together. Bring your best stay interview questions to share! 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. Don’t miss this in-person opportunity to dig deep into HR issues, engage with each other and consult with Sharon! ... read more
Categories: CCFB Roundtable, CCFB Peer Group

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