Education

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. ... read more
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. ... read more
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. ... read more
Categories: CCFB Roundtable, Practical Tools for Managers
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. ... read more
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. ... read more
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 ... read more
Categories: CCFB Webinar

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