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.
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.
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Thursday Apr 21, 2022
How Buy/Sells Fit into your Succession Plan - Join us for a discussion on Buy-Sell agreements and why your family business needs one. Bea Wolper, President of the Board of the Conway Center and CEO of Emens Wolper Jacobs & Jasin Law Firm, will discuss the four Ds of buy-sells: Death, Disability, Divorce, and Discharge.
Panelists Brian Dew of Mid-City Electric Technologies, Tobi Gold of Skilken Gold Real Estate Development, and Stephen McEnery of MAC Construction will offer their insight and advice from experience with their own family business buy sells. They will discuss protecting the business, ensuring smoother transitions, forestalling disagreements about fair value, and other issues that a buy-sell can address, including the emotional side of these agreements and how to navigate them.
Generously sponsored by Huntington Bank
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Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
Unplugging, Unwinding, and Establishing Boundaries in the Workplace -
The shift in how we work is continuing with a model likely landing squarely in the hybrid model. What does this mean for employers and employees when it comes to communication across the hours and the various platforms? By member request, we will talk about the importance of creating a culture with boundaries around when and how to communicate, while still ensuring we get work done. Meeting this lofty goal includes understanding how to discuss and set boundaries, exploring the technology and traditional strategies available, and thinking about all of this in relation to employment law and attracting and retaining todays workforce.
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. Dont miss this in-person opportunity to dig deep into HR issues, engage with each other and consult with Sharon!
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Categories: CCFB Roundtable, CCFB Peer Group, Human Resources
Thursday May 19, 2022
Join us for a discussion on tips to ensure the right people are in the right seats in your family business. We'll discuss assessment tools, the EOS people analyzer, and other strategies our panelists utilize. The discussion will include their successes and challenges with hiring - and keeping - the right people in the right seats.
Panelists:
Sharon DeLay, GOHR
Bryan Driscoll, Driscoll Learning
Brandon Dupler, Dupler Office
Kyle Reitter, Reitter, Inc.
Generously sponsored by Huntington Bank
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Categories: CCFB Educational Program
Wednesday May 25, 2022
Staffing shortages, supply chain issues, long hours - if you feel like today's work world is often too much to handle, you're not alone! Join certified health coach and registered dietitian Jenny Pitcher from OhioHealth as she explores the concept of stress and anxiety in the workplace.
As part of this interactive webinar, Jenny will talk us through strategies for completing the stress cycle. Learn practices to change the way you think about your stressors and your response to them. Walk away with these tools and strategies to better manage your stress and anxiety - both for you and your family business!
REGISTER now and join us for this live webinar on 5/25. You'll have the opportunity to ask Jenny questions during the session and view a recording post session. If you can't attend the live session, register anyway and we will send you the recording.
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Categories: CCFB Webinar
Wednesday Jun 1, 2022
EOS and Family Business
Alex Freytag, Expert EOS Implementer and longtime friend of the Conway, joins us for an experience-share and a deep dive into EOS® (Entrepreneurial Operating System™). Alex will be accompanied by Conway Center member Chelsea King of King Business Interiors, who runs on EOS with Alex as their coach. Chelsea will share her experience with implementing EOS from the family business perspective.
EOS (also known as Traction) is a holistic business system with a simple set of practical tools that help entrepreneurial leadership teams gain traction and move the business forward. Join Alex and Chelsea to learn more about EOS and if it is right for your family business.
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Categories: CCFB Webinar
Thursday Jun 16, 2022
Stepping into a Giant's Shoes -
Growing up in the family business - or even entering at a later date - presents challenges and opportunities for next gens. Join us for an honest discussion of what it's like to step into a leadership role when following a founder/ leading gen with a big personality and a cadre of loyal employees and followers who may still see you as the boss's kid.
Panel:
Thor Hess from Southeastern Equipment Company, and Katie Hornik Windholtz from Security Plus Insurance.
Sponsored by GREENCREST
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