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 Mar 12, 2026
The Sales & Marketing Exchange is a quarterly, peer-to-peer roundtable designed for Conway Center member owners and leaders who are responsible for driving growth in their family business. It provides a confidential forum to work through real-time sales and marketing decisions with peers facing similar challenges. Come share what is working, what is not working and learn what other family businesses are doing to drive the marketing and sales engines.
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Categories: CCFB Roundtable, Sales/Marketing
Thursday Mar 19, 2026
Women Leading Businesses: Opportunities and Challenges
Leadership looks different for everyone, but for women in business, the path is often shaped by unspoken expectations, complex dynamics, and moments that require both confidence and care.
This session creates space for honest conversation about what it really means to lead as a woman today, especially within family-owned and closely held businesses. Through shared experiences and real-world perspectives, we’ll explore how women navigate leadership roles, define success on their own terms, and influence organizations in meaningful ways.
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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
Thursday Apr 16, 2026
Growth is exciting, but for family-owned businesses, it’s rarely just a financial decision. Mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships can accelerate opportunity, expand market reach, and position a company for long-term sustainability. They can also introduce unexpected challenges around control, culture, and family dynamics.
Join us for a conversation designed specifically for family firms navigating strategic growth decisions. Our panel will explore when acquisitions, mergers, or partnerships truly make sense, and when they don’t. We’ll dig into how families can balance opportunity with legacy, governance, and alignment across generations.
We’ll also examine one of the most underestimated factors in any deal: culture. Why does cultural fit so often determine success or failure? And how can family businesses avoid common post-transaction pitfalls?
Whether you’re actively considering a transaction or simply planning for the future, this session will offer thoughtful insight and practical takeaways to help you grow wisely and sustainably.
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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
Wednesday May 6, 2026
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. Sometimes you need to train. And sometimes the most powerful move is to 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.
Feel welcome to bring a real leadership situation you’re navigating. It could be a struggling team member, a next-gen development moment, or a family dynamic that feels stuck. Together, we’ll workshop some live examples and identify the most effective leadership approach.
You’ll leave with:
> Clear distinctions between inspiring, teaching, training, and coaching
> Practical language you can use immediately to expand your coaching skills
> Insight and support from women who understand the complexity of family business.
Come ready to share, laugh a little, and leave with practical tools you can put to work right away.
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Categories: CCFB Roundtable, Women in Family Business
Thursday May 21, 2026
What I Wish I Would've Known - Lessons from Multi-Generational Leaders
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Categories: CCFB Educational Program
Thursday May 28, 2026
TBD
Bea Wolper of Emens Wolper Jacobs & Jasin and Meredith Sugar of Taft/ will facilitate this discussion, give practical guidance, and answer any questions you may have. Don't miss this opportunity!
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Categories: CCFB Roundtable, Succession Planning
Wednesday Jun 17, 2026
The Sales & Marketing Exchange is a quarterly, peer-to-peer roundtable designed for Conway Center member owners and leaders who are responsible for driving growth in their family business. It provides a confidential forum to work through real-time sales and marketing decisions with peers facing similar challenges. Come share what is working, what is not working and learn what other family businesses are doing to drive the marketing and sales engines.
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Categories: CCFB Roundtable, Sales/Marketing
Thursday Jun 18, 2026
Wednesday Jun 24, 2026
Tuesday Jul 21, 2026
Thursday Jul 30, 2026
Artificial intelligence is no longer something family businesses can afford to observe from the sidelines. It is reshaping workflows, margins, talent models, governance expectations, and ultimately enterprise value. But knowing AI matters and knowing what to do about it are two very different things.
In this practical, executive-level session, Ryan Frederick with Transform Labs will move beyond hype and headlines to outline the concrete steps family businesses can take to thoughtfully design their organizations for the AI era. Rather than focusing on isolated tools or experiments, this session will explore how to integrate AI into operating models, decision-making structures, and long-term strategy.
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Categories: CCFB Webinar
Tuesday Aug 11, 2026
TBD
This roundtable is facilitated by Donna Musilli of DM360. With more than 35 years of leadership and coaching experience, Donna brings a rich background in partnering with family-owned businesses to strengthen leaders, support next-generation transitions, and build healthy workplace cultures.
All women from Conway Center member companies - family, non-family, and service provider members - are welcome and encouraged to attend these quarterly roundtables.
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Categories: CCFB Roundtable, Women in Family Business
Thursday Aug 20, 2026
The Sales & Marketing Exchange is a quarterly, peer-to-peer roundtable designed for Conway Center member owners and leaders who are responsible for driving growth in their family business. It provides a confidential forum to work through real-time sales and marketing decisions with peers facing similar challenges. Come share what is working, what is not working and learn what other family businesses are doing to drive the marketing and sales engines.
... read more
Categories: CCFB Roundtable, Sales/Marketing
Wednesday Sep 2, 2026
Thursday Sep 17, 2026
What I Wish I Would've Known - Lessons from Multi-Generational Leaders
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Categories: CCFB Educational Program
Thursday Sep 24, 2026
Wednesday Oct 7, 2026
Thursday Oct 15, 2026
Wednesday Oct 28, 2026
The Sales & Marketing Exchange is a quarterly, peer-to-peer roundtable designed for Conway Center member owners and leaders who are responsible for driving growth in their family business. It provides a confidential forum to work through real-time sales and marketing decisions with peers facing similar challenges. Come share what is working, what is not working and learn what other family businesses are doing to drive the marketing and sales engines.
... read more
Categories: CCFB Roundtable, Sales/Marketing
Tuesday Nov 10, 2026
TBD
This roundtable is facilitated by Donna Musilli of DM360. With more than 35 years of leadership and coaching experience, Donna brings a rich background in partnering with family-owned businesses to strengthen leaders, support next-generation transitions, and build healthy workplace cultures.
All women from Conway Center member companies - family, non-family, and service provider members - are welcome and encouraged to attend these quarterly roundtables.
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Categories: CCFB Roundtable, Women in Family Business
Thursday Nov 12, 2026
Thursday Dec 10, 2026
Thursday Dec 17, 2026
