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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Wednesday Aug 26, 2026
Got HR questions? Bring them. This candid, peer-driven roundtable gives you a rare opportunity to ask the things you've been wondering about - out loud, in a safe space with fellow family business owners and leaders who are navigating the same issues.
Sharon DeLay, President of GO-HR and longtime Conway Center member, will facilitate the conversation and bring her frontline expertise navigating the HR challenges family businesses face every day. Whether you're wrestling with compliance, employee relations, recruiting, or policy decisions, Sharon creates an environment where no question is too basic and no challenge is off the table (as long as it's HR-related!).
Come prepared with your real questions — and leave with practical insights, fresh perspective, and a few ideas you can actually put to work. Don't miss this in-person chance to dig in, engage with peers, and get the kind of guidance that only comes from experience.
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Categories: CCFB Roundtable, Human Resources
Tuesday Aug 18, 2026
Most family businesses treat strategy as an event — a once-a-year offsite, a binder that gets filed away, a conversation that resurfaces only when something goes wrong. But strategy isn't a document. It's a discipline. And like any muscle, it atrophies without regular use. In this practical session, Brian Zuercher, Co-Founder of Northbound Group, will show family business leaders how to move strategic thinking out of the annual retreat and into the regular rhythm of running the company. Rather than another framework to file away, this session will focus on building the habits, cadence, and decision-making structures that keep strategy alive between offsites — so it actually shapes what the business does next. Attendees will learn how to:
Shift strategy from an annual event to an ongoing leadership discipline.
Build a simple cadence for revisiting and adjusting strategic priorities throughout the year.
Involve the right mix of family and non-family leaders in strategic conversations without losing speed or alignment.
Turn strategic intent into decisions the team can actually execute — not just talk about.
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Categories: CCFB Webinar
Tuesday Sep 8, 2026
This session dives into two foundational pillars of self-awareness: a clear understanding of your own behavioral drives and your level of emotional intelligence (EQ). John Broer, Principal and Co-Founder of Real Good Ventures, will guide participants in recognizing why leaders and managers must prioritize this essential skill to uncover their true Superpowers (unique strengths) and Kryptonite (potential derailers).
Drawing from decades of hands-on experience applying validated scientific assessments and diagnostic tools with leaders, John will share practical strategies to cultivate deeper self-awareness. Attendees will discover proven tools for enhancing emotional intelligence, enabling them to better adapt to workplace challenges, respond more effectively, and show up as more impactful, supportive leaders.
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Categories: CCFB Webinar
Thursday Sep 17, 2026
Talent & Balance: Attracting and Keeping Top Performers While Building a Sustainable Workplace -
Today's workforce wants more than a paycheck - they want purpose, flexibility, growth, and a culture that supports long-term success. For family businesses, balancing high performance with employee wellbeing can be especially challenging.
This program explores how family businesses can attract and retain top talent while building a healthy, resilient workplace culture. Panelists will share practical strategies around leadership, flexibility, burnout prevention, and employee engagement - creating environments where people genuinely want to stay and grow.
Whether you're struggling to hire, improve retention, or build a stronger workplace for the future, this conversation offers valuable insights for family business leaders at every stage.
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Categories: CCFB Educational Program
Wednesday Sep 2, 2026
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
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
Thursday Sep 10, 2026
High-performing sports teams don’t rely on talent alone—they succeed because everyone shares a clear understanding of how the game is played, with defined roles, strong accountability, disciplined execution, and trust in one another. Those same principles apply directly to family businesses, where alignment, communication, and a shared commitment to success are essential for long-term performance.
Jackie Schetter of Lead for Culture will share engaging stories and practical takeaways. You’ll gain strategies for strengthening leadership, building a healthy team culture, anticipating needs, and creating an environment where individuals and teams consistently perform at their best.
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Categories: CCFB Roundtable
Tuesday Aug 11, 2026
Leading Authentically in Family Business
Designed for women in family business, this peer discussion explores how authentic leadership - including relationship-building, emotional intelligence, and collaboration - can be your greatest business advantage. You'll gain practical insights on overcoming self-doubt, earning credibility, and leveraging your unique strengths to lead with confidence and create lasting impact.
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Categories: CCFB Roundtable, Women in Family Business
