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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 Nov 10, 2022
Taking Over Unexpectedly 50% of business owners leave involuntarily: death, disability, divorce,distress/departure, or disagreement. What is the impact of these involuntary departures and how does a family business recover? Join us for a discussion with family business leaders who have faced such scenarios. You'll learn from their experiences and glean what steps you can take to prepare for the unexpected. Panelists: Kent Johnson, 4th Gen CEO from Highlights for Children Nick Trifelos, 5th Gen Sales Manager from Anthony Thomas Candy Co. Donna Van Horn, President from Bloomingburg Spring & Wire Forms Facilitated by Isaiah Stidham, Budros Ruhlin & Roe Sponsored by GREENCREST ... read more
Categories: CCFB Educational Program
Tuesday Dec 6, 2022
In our continuing quest to explore how to attract and retain the best workforce, this month we'll explore total compensation: what it is, what's included, what's hot, and what's not. There is no one correct total compensation package to attract and retain a workforce, but our discussion can help you identify opportunities for your current and future team. Don't miss this opportunity to dig deep into HR issues, engage with each other, and consult with our experts! REGISTER today! Sponsored by Budros, Ruhlin & Roe ... read more
Categories: CCFB Roundtable, CCFB Peer Group, Human Resources
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Things I Wish I Would Have Known Everyone has at least one lesson they learned the hard way that they wish they would have known before joining or starting a family business. Good or bad, happy or sad, our panelists will discuss those things that a crystal ball might have helped them with along the way. Join us for this candid discussion with: Steve Harmon - second generation President of Spartan Logistics. We'll find out what advice he gave his own son when he officially joined the family business and what Steve wishes he'd known - and maybe had done differently - when he joined Spartan 20+ years ago. Angela Petro - Founder & CEO of Together & Company and Sweet Carrot. She will let us in on the ups and downs of her family business journey and lessons she learned along the way. Donovan Wahl is a second generation family member of Classic Plumbing who recently decided to leave the family business. Donovan will discuss why she chose to enter - and exit - and the things she wishes she'd have known from the start. Facilitated by Jim Bishop, Morgan Stanley Generously sponsored by Huntington Bank ... read more
Categories: CCFB Educational Program

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