Events Calendar

The phrase ''lonely at the top'' refers to the sense of isolation and exclusion that highly successful people in a particular field eventually face. Being a CEO is isolating; being the CEO of a family business can be like walking a tightrope. Come learn from our panelists on how they cope with the challenges of navigating family and shareholder governance, the weight of final decision making, working on the business and not in, and how they maintain family/business harmony. We'll cover peer and association groups, advisory boards, family offices, and other techniques and support systems available to family business CEOs. Panelists: John Ness, CEO ODW Logistics Facilitated by Clayton Hall, Windsor Advisory Group ... read more

There are several ways to grow a business. Since mergers and acquisitions top the list of interest in our annual membership survey, we will convene a panel to learn from family business leaders who have been involved in all aspects of M&A activity – and the lessons they learned in the process. Facilitated by Brett Thornton, Porter Wright ... read more

Come hear the stories of family business leaders who survived - and some who thrived - through two major market upheavals. They will share their experiences and advice on how to weather business factors outside of your control. Panelists: Chip Chapman, President - Integrated Building Systems Scott McComb, President - Heartland Bank Jane Arthur Roslovic, CEO & Co-Founder, Treplus Communities Facilitated by Michelle Haslinger, Heartland Bank Generously sponsored by GREENCREST ... read more