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 May 21, 2026
For over a century, Chelsea Milling Company has built a household name - delivering the iconic ''JIFFY'' Mix with an unwavering commitment to quality, value, and culture. When Howdy Holmes returned to lead the family business, he faced the challenge every next-generation leader knows well: how do you modernize a legacy without losing what made it great? His answer - investing in people, introducing new systems, and staying fiercely committed to core values - offers a masterclass in thoughtful succession and long-term thinking.
Join us for an honest, story-driven conversation about the realities of generational transition, building a culture that outlasts any one leader, and what it truly takes to carry a family business into its next chapter.
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Categories: CCFB Educational Program
Thursday Apr 30, 2026
2026 Employee Benefits Market Outlook With health plan costs rising and AI accelerating change across HR and benefits, employers must think differently to protect both budgets and employee well being. Colin Monnier and USI specialists Cory, Nichole, and Andrea will highlight proven strategies to enhance your benefits
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Categories: CCFB Webinar
Thursday Apr 9, 2026
The Conway Center for Family Business, in partnership with the Jim Walcott Family Enterprise Center invites you to join us for a collaborative webinar.
AI is evolving quickly, and many family business leaders feel caught between moving too fast without a clear strategy or falling behind altogether. This strategy-focused session will explore how family businesses can thoughtfully use AI while protecting the trust, relationships, and culture that have been built over generations. In this session, we’ll cover:
Real examples of how businesses (and the next generation) are using AI
How to train tools like ChatGPT to reflect your company’s voice and expertise
Where AI should not be used in family businesses
Key security, privacy, and risk considerations
You’ll leave with practical use cases and a simple prompt framework you can start applying right away.
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Categories: CCFB Webinar
Thursday Apr 16, 2026
For family-owned businesses, growth is rarely just a financial decision. Mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships can expand opportunity - but they also bring real challenges around control, culture, and family dynamics.
Join us as our panel explores when strategic transactions make sense and when they don't, how to balance opportunity with legacy, and why cultural fit so often determines success or failure.
Whether you're considering a deal or simply planning ahead, you'll walk away with practical insight to help your family business grow wisely.
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Categories: CCFB Educational Program
Tuesday Mar 31, 2026
Practical Tools For Managers - End Death by Discussion; Break the Habit of Not Solving Issues
Most leadership teams are trapped in a recurring loop: discussing the same frustrations week after week without ever reaching a permanent resolution. When issues aren't solved at the root, they morph into cultural friction, stalled momentum, and ''meeting fatigue'' - challenges that can feel especially personal when family dynamics are involved.
This session is designed to break that cycle. We are going deeper than the basics of Identify, Discuss, Solve (IDS) to explore the underlying people processes and cultural habits that keep issues spinning. You will learn how to build a fearless, friction-crushing team that attacks real challenges rather than just managing symptoms.
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Categories: CCFB Roundtable, Practical Tools for Managers
Wednesday May 6, 2026
Succession planning, role clarity, and a shared vision for the future - these are some of the most important, and most difficult, conversations a family business can have. On May 6, Certified EOS Implementer Becky Fromkes will lead a roundtable exploring the Family Business Three Circle Model alongside practical tools for navigating succession planning, defining roles, and aligning your team around a long-term vision. Whether your business is in the middle of a transition or simply wants to build a stronger foundation, this session offers real, actionable takeaways. No prior experience with EOS required.
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Categories: CCFB Roundtable, Practical Tools for Managers
Tuesday May 12, 2026
Exploring the Right Leadership Move for the Moment - In family business, leadership isn't one-size-fits-all. Sometimes you need to inspire. Sometimes you need to teach, train, or coach. The challenge is knowing which move the moment requires.
In this interactive, peer-driven session, we'll explore the Equipping Model - Inspire, Teach, Train, Coach - through a Conscious Leadership lens of 100% responsibility and curiosity. Bring a real situation you're navigating: a struggling team member, a next-gen development moment, or a stuck family dynamic - we'll work through it together. Leave with clear distinctions between each leadership approach, practical language to apply immediately, and peer insight from women navigating the unique complexity of family business.
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Categories: CCFB Roundtable, Women in Family Business
