Education

Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
Putting a succession plan in place could be the most important action you take to safeguard your family business’s future and legacy. Join us for this engaging session, where expert insights and real-world examples come together to equip you with practical tools and a step-by-step roadmap for creating a succession plan. Discover how to facilitate a smooth leadership transition while overcoming unique family business challenges. * Understand how management, authority, governance, and family relationships shape the succession process. * Learn strategies to manage family dynamics and address potential conflicts during transitions. * ?Recognize the importance of essential documents, such as family employment policies and prenuptial agreements, in ensuring a smooth succession. Attorneys Bea Wolper of Emens Wolper Jacobs & Jasin and Meredith Sugar of Taft/ will offer practical advice and answer your questions, helping you navigate the complexities of family business succession with confidence. Don't miss this opportunity! ... read more
Categories: CCFB Roundtable, Succession Planning
Friday Sep 12, 2025
Join industry experts from accounting, banking, sales, IT, HR, and insurance as they share critical year-end considerations for family businesses. Each panelist will provide practical insights and actionable takeaways to help you strengthen your business across key operational areas. Whether you're planning for succession, evaluating technology investments, or optimizing your financial position, this comprehensive session will equip you with the strategic knowledge needed for successful year-end planning. ... read more
Categories: CCFB Roundtable
Thursday Sep 18, 2025
Family businesses have something special - a natural ability to create genuine, ''people first'' cultures built on trust, shared values, and a long-term vision. Join us as we dive into how nurturing that culture can spark loyalty, bring in great talent, and give you an edge that others just can’t replicate. Discover practical ways to put your values to work and hear straight from a panel of family business members sharing their own stories of how strong culture has helped them grow, inspire their teams, and navigate big changes. ... read more
Categories: CCFB Educational Program
Thursday Oct 16, 2025
Navigating Redemption Issues Join us as we discuss strategies for managing buy-outs, valuation disputes, and maintaining business continuity. Hear from our family business panelists on what has worked - and what hasn't! Key Topics: Structuring redemption agreements Business valuation methods Financing redemption obligations Tax implications of share transfers Dispute resolution frameworks Panelists: Future PolyTech - Tony Durieux, Founder/President & CEO New City Homes & CBUS OZ Funds - Chris Knoppe, President Ohio Power Tool - Jay Amstutz, 2nd Gen President Facilitated by: John Shockley, PNC Bank ... read more
Categories: CCFB Educational Program
Wednesday Oct 22, 2025
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Categories: CCFB Roundtable, Human Resources

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