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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.

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Thursday Apr 15, 2027
For family businesses, building the workforce of the future isn't just about filling today's open positions. It's about developing the people, skills, leadership, and culture needed to carry the business into its next generation. Hear from family business leaders including Shawn Anderson of Anderson Concrete and John Brooks of BTTS as they discuss how they are approaching today's workforce challenges while preparing their organizations for the future. Lorrie Diaz of Clark Schaefer Hackett will moderate the conversation. The panel will explore recruiting and retaining talent, unique and innovative compensation structures, developing future leaders, transferring institutional knowledge, and adapting to changing employee expectations. They will share how family businesses are thinking creatively about compensation and benefits, career development, and workplace culture to compete for talent while creating an environment where both family and non-family employees can build meaningful, long-term careers. ... read more
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Thursday May 20, 2027
Succession in a family business doesn't always mean handing leadership from one family member to another. For many businesses, long-term success depends on identifying, developing, and empowering key non-family leaders. Our discussion will provide perspectives from BJ Laney of Sutphen, Nevin Bansal of Outreach Promos, and Holli Houseworth of Cloud Cover in a conversation moderated by Jim Bishop, financial advisor at Morgan Stanley. The panel will examine the role non-family executives can play in continuity and succession and how family businesses can prepare those leaders for greater responsibility. You will hear about building trust between owners and non-family management, clarifying roles and decision-making authority, retaining key talent, developing leadership pipelines, and creating succession plans that serve both the family and the future of the business. ... read more
Categories: CCFB Educational Program

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