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Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Employee performance reviews are an important part of engaging employees and if done right, have a big impact on their success in your organization. However, giving performance feedback can be very uncomfortable and especially tricky in family business. Join us as we discuss elements of an effective performance review, how often they should be conducted, and practical strategies for delivering valuable feedback.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Women in Family Business
Thursday Feb 16, 2023
We hear time and time again that being a spouse or in-law in a family business can be challenging. Not only are they impacted by decisions made by the business, but they, too, have a “pillow talk” effect. Our panelists will discuss the highs and lows of being on the outside looking in and how it affects their relationships with their partners, the family business, and their Thanksgiving dinner table gatherings.
Panelists:
Derek Lichtfuss, Director at Newmark; Spouse & In-Law (married to Katie Ricart Licthfuss of Ricart Automotive)
Dustin Wilshire, Co-CEO at Reitter, Inc; In-Law (married to Fritz Reitter's daughter, Rachel)
Facilitated by Bea Wolper, Co-Founder & Board President, Conway Center for Family Business; President, Emens Wolper Jacobs & Jasin Law Firm
Sponsored by GREENCREST
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Categories: CCFB Educational Program
Thursday Feb 16, 2023
Studies show that 99% of business owners agree that having a transition strategy is important for themselves and the future of their business, yet 79% of owners have no written transition plan. What entrepreneurs do not realize is that many business exits are not voluntary.
You are not alone in thinking that exit planning is something you will address down the road. In this informative session, CI Budros Ruhlin Roe Partner, Wealth Advisor and Certified Exit Planning Advisor Isaiah Stidham will help educate you on the steps you need to take now to avoid having to navigate a business transition in a crisis situation. You want to be in control of the process that impacts your future so substantially.
Register today and forward to friends and colleagues. Webinar recording will go to registered attendees.
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Categories: Member-Sponsored Event
Thursday Feb 16, 2023
The Conway Strong CEO Peer Group is for Presidents and CEOs of family-owned businesses. The group is by invitation only and there is an additional annual fee to attend.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, CEO
Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
The CEO Peer Group of Rising and New Leaders of family-owned businesses. The group is by invitation only and there is an additional annual fee to attend.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Rising CEO
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Wednesday Mar 1, 2023
The truth is you need both in life to succeed. Successful women in business
and at work know all too well about grit. Author and sociologist Angela
Duckworth rightfully says that you can?t have success without grit. But grit
alone can?t sustain success.
Join Key4Women National Director, Rachael Sampson to help us kickoff
Women?s History month with guest speaker Cheryle Jackson for a discussion
on why practicing grace along with grit is the answer to not only sustaining
success but walking in your brilliance to live a life your soul desires.
Cheryle Jackson?s history-making career has been marked by her ability to
break barriers. She has served as a C-suite executive at a global aviation
company, CEO of the Chicago Urban League, a candidate for the U.S.
Senate seat vacated by President Obama, communications director for an
Illinois Governor, and a vice president at National Public Radio. In 2018,
Cheryle founded Grit and Grace, The Movement, a women?s empowerment,
coaching and media company. In 2020, she became CEO of MyOwnDoctor,
a telehealth company that offers culturally specific care with platforms Black
Telehealth and LatinX Telehealth.
In her intimate TEDx Talk ''Grit and Grace,'' Cheryle validates the career
trajectories of go getters but also implores women to place self-compassion
on par with ambition as a lasting model for success.
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Categories: Member-Sponsored Event
Thursday Mar 2, 2023
The Rising CEO Peer Group is for next gens who will be taking a greater leadership position in their family business. The group is by invitation only and there is an additional annual fee to attend.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Rising CEO
Tuesday Mar 7, 2023
For non-family C-suite leaders working in a family business. Peer-to-peer driven, sessions focus on objective and thoughtful insight and advice from those in similar situations. Additional fee to attend. Pre-approval to join and RSVP required.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, C-Suite Non-Family Leaders
Wednesday Mar 8, 2023
Sometimes you can get lost in a family business, just waiting for someone to tell you what your next role will be. How can we effectively navigate our career on our terms, ensuring we are using our best talents/passions to best serve the family business needs? We’ll discuss how to take charge of your career and build self-confidence.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Next Generation Leaders
Friday Mar 10, 2023
Friday Mar 10, 2023
Sales Connection Breakfast Series with Patrick Ritchie
Grab a fresh cup of coffee and a light breakfast at the Chamber for the Sales Connection Breakfast Series as we bring sales professionals together from all over central Ohio. Join us for a new format for 2023 with a presentation and then a Q & A session.
This month?s speaker is Patrick Ritchie, Senior Director of Sales at the Gordon Flesch Company (GFC), the largest Midwestern independent provider of office technology solutions with a 66-year history as a family business. Patrick leads GFC?s East Region which includes Ohio, Indiana and Illinois as well as GFC?s Print Solutions business.
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Categories: Member-Sponsored Event
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Buy-sell agreements are critical documents that help facilitate the successful transfer of ownership in a family business; however, the valuation-related language in buy-sell agreements is often the source of confusion, dispute, and unfair outcomes.
Join us as we present several case studies involving the valuation elements of buy-sell agreements, dissecting the problems to avoid and the essential elements to include in the drafting and administration of your buy-sell agreements. Key takeaways will include:
- The importance of the valuation language and process contained within buy-sell agreements;
- The problems with formula-based buy-sell agreements;
- Critical valuation elements that should be addressed in agreements;
- Potential areas for concern with certain valuation language common in agreements;
- Best practices and recommendations for a successful buy-sell agreement.
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Categories: CCFB Webinar
Thursday Mar 16, 2023
According to research done by Forbes, “a family-owned business engenders a strong sense of trust in consumers...family-owned businesses seem more stable, more customer-friendly, more approachable, and more trustworthy.” Our panelists put their family business pride front-and-center and use it not only as a marketing tool, but as a way to attract and retain employees. Indeed, we often hear them say, “we treat our employees like family” – they mean it and it shows.
Generously sponsored by GREENCREST
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Categories: CCFB Educational Program
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
How well are you able to adjust your communication style specific to those you lead? Communication in family business is critical, especially for women leaders, so if you are often asking yourself why can't everyone be like me?or why is this so difficult?- then you may need some work in this area!
Join us as we explore how to determine your communication style, and the importance of recognizing and adapting the ways you come across to others based on their unique learning style and situation.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Women in Family Business
Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
The CEO Peer Group of Rising and New Leaders of family-owned businesses. The group is by invitation only and there is an additional annual fee to attend.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Rising CEO
Thursday Mar 23, 2023
Let’s address total compensation and discuss ways to weave in creative leave strategies as a benefit to attract and retain employees.
The term ''leave'' covers any paid or unpaid time off you may want to offer your employees. We’ll discuss various leave options available to Ohio employees and have candid conversations on their impact to your business.
We’ll also discuss what you should put in writing regarding leaves to reserve your rights as an employer and set up employee expectations. This discussion will also include the good, bad, and ugly about “unlimited” leaves!
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Categories: CCFB Roundtable, CCFB Peer Group, Human Resources
Thursday Mar 23, 2023
The Conway Strong CEO Peer Group is for Presidents and CEOs of family-owned businesses. The group is by invitation only and there is an additional annual fee to attend.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, CEO
Thursday Mar 30, 2023
Succession Planning 101: Where to Begin?
If you know you need a plan but don’t know where to start, join us at the next quarterly Succession Planning Roundtable where we will discuss the basics:
What kind of owner are you? Operating? Captive? Burdened? Benevolent Dictator? There are several types of owners and identifying which you – and other stock-owning family members - is a great place to start.
What are your criteria for next gens to join the business? When, along with compensation and expectations – all important considerations. We’ll cover best practices on this sometimes-controversial topic!
Buy-Sell Agreements: Who needs them and the important reasons behind them.
Seven Keys to Family Business Succession: It’s more than signing over ownership! We’ll tackle the succession of ownership, management, leadership, authority, relationships, and values & respect.
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Categories: CCFB Roundtable, CCFB Peer Group, Succession Planning
Friday Mar 31, 2023
We are hosting a breakfast for new, returning, or any other family business or service provider members interested in learning more about getting the most out of your Conway Center membership!
This event will give everyone an opportunity to network with other family business leaders, and to learn more about the history of the Conway Center, its offerings and member benefits.
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Categories: CCFB Networking & Social Events
Tuesday Apr 4, 2023
For non-family C-suite leaders working in a family business. Peer-to-peer driven, sessions focus on objective and thoughtful insight and advice from those in similar situations. Additional fee to attend. Pre-approval to join and RSVP required.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, C-Suite Non-Family Leaders
Thursday Apr 6, 2023
The Rising CEO Peer Group is for next gens who will be taking a greater leadership position in their family business. The group is by invitation only and there is an additional annual fee to attend.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Rising CEO
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
Exploring Generational Differences in Family Business - Integrating multiple generations into day-to-day operations of family business as each generation carries different goals and motivations can be difficult, especially for women. Senior leaders have institutional knowledge and experience, while those younger coming into the business bring energy, fresh ideas, and technology experience. We’ll gain new perspectives and share strategies of how to navigate these generational differences.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Women in Family Business
Wednesday Apr 12, 2023
How do you navigate tricky conversations and still build trust and respect among your family members and staff? We’ll discuss how to effectively de-escalate conversations that are going sideways and communicate professionally to ensure peace and understanding in the business.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Next Generation Leaders
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P.O. Box 361106, Columbus, OH 43236 – (614) 253-4820 – info@familybusinesscenter.com