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

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