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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 4, 2026
Optimizing Talent in an Age of Uncertainty
In an era of relentless economic uncertainty, talent shortages, and generational transitions, Central Ohio family businesses can’t afford to treat people as just another expense—they are your greatest competitive advantage and the key to preserving your legacy.
Join John Broer of Real Good Ventures for practical, family-business-specific strategies to attract, retain, and develop the right people, turn workforce challenges into growth drivers, and build a resilient organization that thrives no matter what the economy throws at you.
Discover how to solve today’s hiring and retention challenges while preparing the next generation of leaders—so your family business doesn’t just survive the next decade, it leads it.
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Categories: CCFB Roundtable
Tuesday Aug 11, 2026
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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.
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Categories: CCFB Roundtable, Sales/Marketing
Wednesday Aug 26, 2026
Wednesday Sep 2, 2026
Thursday Sep 17, 2026
Talent & Balance: Attracting and Keeping Top Performers While Building a Sustainable Workplace -
Today?s workforce is looking for more than just a paycheck, they want purpose, flexibility, growth opportunities, and a workplace culture that supports long-term success. For family businesses, balancing high performance expectations with sustainable leadership and employee wellbeing can be especially challenging.
This program will explore how family businesses can attract and retain top talent while building a healthy, resilient workplace culture that supports both business goals and personal sustainability. Panelists will share practical strategies around leadership, culture, flexibility, burnout prevention, employee engagement, and creating environments where people genuinely want to stay and grow.
Whether you?re struggling to hire, looking to improve retention, or simply trying to build a stronger workplace for the future, this conversation will offer valuable insights for family business leaders at every stage.
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Categories: CCFB Educational Program
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