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Monthly Meetings & Family Business Roundtables

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.

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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.

Education

Thursday Sep 21, 2023
The phrase ''lonely at the top'' refers to the sense of isolation and exclusion that highly successful people in a particular field eventually face. Being a CEO is isolating; being the CEO of a family business can be like walking a tightrope. Come learn from our panelists on how they cope with the challenges of navigating family and shareholder governance, the weight of final decision making, working on the business and not in, and how they maintain family/business harmony. We'll cover peer and association groups, advisory boards, family offices, and other techniques and support systems available to family business CEOs. Panelists: John Ness, CEO ODW Logistics Facilitated by Clayton Hall, Windsor Advisory Group ... read more
Categories: CCFB Educational Program
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System, book 'Traction') is a holistic business system with a simple set of practical tools that help leadership teams gain traction and move the business forward. One of the Key Components is People - ensuring that you have all the right people in all the right seats – including family business members. Ryan Yeoman, a Professional EOS Implementer and business coach, will give us a brief high-level overview of the EOS model. He will then take a deep dive into the People component of EOS and take us through the exercise that can be used for existing employees and for hiring new employees, as well as for reviewing, rewarding, and recognizing employees. Whether you are already using EOS, curious about EOS, or just want a tool to help hire/retain great people – join us to find out how! ... read more
Categories: CCFB Webinar
Thursday Oct 5, 2023
Your current and future employees of your family business are increasingly voicing their expectations that their employers need to demonstrate care. They’re making decisions to join or stay with a company based on the employer’s commitment to a variety of social, environmental, and other issues. Are your employees connected to the core values of your family business? Join us for an interactive discussion about aligning your company core values with your workforce’s values. Improved employee engagement shows in your bottom line through better productivity, less turnover, and longer tenure within your organization. All attending are encouraged to complete the free Life Values Inventory prior to this session, and to bring your results and company values with you. ... read more
Categories: CCFB Roundtable, Human Resources
Thursday Oct 19, 2023
There are several ways to grow a business. Since mergers and acquisitions top the list of interest in our annual membership survey, we will convene a panel to learn from family business leaders who have been involved in all aspects of M&A activity – and the lessons they learned in the process. Facilitated by Brett Thornton, Porter Wright ... read more
Categories: CCFB Educational Program

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