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Monthly Ed Programs & Family Business Roundtables

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.

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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 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.

Education

Thursday Dec 10, 2026
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Categories: CCFB Roundtable, Succession Planning
Thursday Dec 17, 2026
Growth is exciting, but for family businesses, scaling successfully raises a critical question: how do you expand without sacrificing the culture, values, and relationships that made you successful in the first place? This panel brings together family business leaders who have navigated real periods of growth while intentionally preserving what matters most, including trust, accountability, customer relationships, and a people-first culture. Panelists will share candid lessons and practical strategies on hiring values-aligned leaders, communicating vision across a growing organization, balancing innovation with tradition, and building systems without losing entrepreneurial spirit. Whether you're preparing for your next stage of growth or already in the thick of rapid expansion, this session will give you actionable insights for scaling in a way that strengthens your culture and legacy. ... read more
Categories: CCFB Educational Program
Thursday Jan 21, 2027
Stepping into a leadership role within a family business comes with a unique set of opportunities and challenges. How do next-generation leaders earn credibility, honor the legacy that came before them, and still make their own mark on the business? Hear from Tony Capuano, Shelby Sutphen, and Jared Ricart, representing three Central Ohio family businesses with their own histories, cultures, and approaches to generational leadership. Moderated by John Broer, principal and co-founder of Real Good Ventures, this conversation will explore what it takes to prepare for leadership, navigate family dynamics, build trust across generations, and balance continuity with change. The panelists will share candid perspectives from next-generation family business leaders and leave with practical ideas for developing and supporting the next generation within their own organizations. ... read more
Categories: CCFB Educational Program

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