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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Thursday May 21, 2026
For over a century, Chelsea Milling Company has built a household name - delivering the iconic ''JIFFY'' Mix with an unwavering commitment to quality, value, and culture. When Howdy Holmes returned to lead the family business, he faced the challenge every next-generation leader knows well: how do you modernize a legacy without losing what made it great? His answer - investing in people, introducing new systems, and staying fiercely committed to core values - offers a masterclass in thoughtful succession and long-term thinking.
Join us for an honest, story-driven conversation about the realities of generational transition, building a culture that outlasts any one leader, and what it truly takes to carry a family business into its next chapter.
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Thursday Apr 16, 2026
For family-owned businesses, growth is rarely just a financial decision. Mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships can expand opportunity - but they also bring real challenges around control, culture, and family dynamics.
Join us as our panel explores when strategic transactions make sense and when they don't, how to balance opportunity with legacy, and why cultural fit so often determines success or failure.
Whether you're considering a deal or simply planning ahead, you'll walk away with practical insight to help your family business grow wisely.
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Tuesday Mar 31, 2026
Practical Tools For Managers - End Death by Discussion; Break the Habit of Not Solving Issues
Most leadership teams are trapped in a recurring loop: discussing the same frustrations week after week without ever reaching a permanent resolution. When issues aren't solved at the root, they morph into cultural friction, stalled momentum, and ''meeting fatigue'' - challenges that can feel especially personal when family dynamics are involved.
This session is designed to break that cycle. We are going deeper than the basics of Identify, Discuss, Solve (IDS) to explore the underlying people processes and cultural habits that keep issues spinning. You will learn how to build a fearless, friction-crushing team that attacks real challenges rather than just managing symptoms.
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Categories: CCFB Roundtable, Practical Tools for Managers
Wednesday May 6, 2026
Succession planning, role clarity, and a shared vision for the future - these are some of the most important, and most difficult, conversations a family business can have. On May 6, Certified EOS Implementer Becky Fromkes will lead a roundtable exploring the Family Business Three Circle Model alongside practical tools for navigating succession planning, defining roles, and aligning your team around a long-term vision. Whether your business is in the middle of a transition or simply wants to build a stronger foundation, this session offers real, actionable takeaways. No prior experience with EOS required.
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Categories: CCFB Roundtable, Practical Tools for Managers
Thursday May 28, 2026
What happens when co-owners can't agree?
We're picking up where our February roundtable left off - diving into one of the most personal and challenging triggers in family business: Disagreement.
Join us to explore:
>> Deadlock provisions that protect your business
>> Calls, puts & what they mean when conflict is the trigger
>> The ''disengaged owner'' problem - and how to address it
>> Fair valuation in conflict scenarios
Whether you attended in February or this is your first time - this session stands on its own. Don't miss it.
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Categories: CCFB Roundtable, Succession Planning
Tuesday May 12, 2026
Exploring the Right Leadership Move for the Moment - In family business, leadership isn't one-size-fits-all. Sometimes you need to inspire. Sometimes you need to teach, train, or coach. The challenge is knowing which move the moment requires.
In this interactive, peer-driven session, we'll explore the Equipping Model - Inspire, Teach, Train, Coach - through a Conscious Leadership lens of 100% responsibility and curiosity. Bring a real situation you're navigating: a struggling team member, a next-gen development moment, or a stuck family dynamic - we'll work through it together. Leave with clear distinctions between each leadership approach, practical language to apply immediately, and peer insight from women navigating the unique complexity of family business.
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Categories: CCFB Roundtable, Women in Family Business
