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Wednesday Sep 9, 2026
Topic TBD
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Categories: Next Generation Leaders, CCFB Professional Development Program
Friday Sep 11, 2026
Join Us for a Welcome Breakfast!
Whether you're new to our community, a familiar face, or simply curious about the Conway Center, we invite you to start your day with us. This program is perfect for family businesses and service providers who want to discover the heart of our organization and the value of membership.
The best part? You'll hear directly from current members about their experiences and discover proven strategies for making the most of your membership. Come be part of our thriving business community and see how the Conway Center can support your success.
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Categories: CCFB Networking & Social Events
Friday Sep 11, 2026
This peer group is for C-Level executives in manufacturing or logistics family-owned businesses. The group meets quarterly over breakfast to discuss industry-specific trends and topics, as well as family business issues.
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Categories: Manufacturing/Logistics, CCFB Professional Development Program
Tuesday Sep 15, 2026
This session is dedicated to developing the subtle art of influence and authority across the organization. Leaders will learn critical skills for effectively managing up to family owners/boards, successfully managing down to direct reports, and collaborating with peers. The workshop emphasizes empowering others to make decisions and strategic delegation as key levers for scaling leadership impact.
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Categories: Leadership Development, CCFB Professional Development Program
Wednesday Sep 16, 2026
CEO Peer Group
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, CEO
Thursday Sep 17, 2026
Talent & Balance: Attracting and Keeping Top Performers While Building a Sustainable Workplace -
Today?s workforce is looking for more than just a paycheck, they want purpose, flexibility, growth opportunities, and a workplace culture that supports long-term success. For family businesses, balancing high performance expectations with sustainable leadership and employee wellbeing can be especially challenging.
This program will explore how family businesses can attract and retain top talent while building a healthy, resilient workplace culture that supports both business goals and personal sustainability. Panelists will share practical strategies around leadership, culture, flexibility, burnout prevention, employee engagement, and creating environments where people genuinely want to stay and grow.
Whether you?re struggling to hire, looking to improve retention, or simply trying to build a stronger workplace for the future, this conversation will offer valuable insights for family business leaders at every stage.
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Categories: CCFB Educational Program
Tuesday Sep 22, 2026
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
Thursday Sep 24, 2026
Thursday Sep 24, 2026
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
Tuesday Oct 6, 2026
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
Wednesday Oct 7, 2026
Wednesday Oct 14, 2026
Topic TBD
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Categories: Next Generation Leaders, CCFB Professional Development Program
Thursday Oct 15, 2026
Building an Ownership Mindset: Empowering Non-Family Leaders in Family Businesses
As family businesses grow, trusted non-family leaders often become essential for long-term success. But creating a culture where non-family executives feel empowered, invested, and aligned with the company?s vision requires intentional leadership and trust from both sides.
This program will explore how family businesses can successfully develop and retain high-performing non-family leaders by fostering an ?ownership mindset? throughout the organization. Our panelists will discuss topics such as building trust, defining leadership roles, balancing family and non-family dynamics, creating accountability, succession planning, and helping key leaders feel deeply connected to the company?s mission and future.
Join us for a candid conversation about what it takes to create a collaborative leadership culture where both family and non-family leaders can thrive together.
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Categories: CCFB Educational Program
Tuesday Oct 20, 2026
This session is dedicated to developing the soft skills necessary to lead a diverse, multi-generational family and non-family workforce. Leaders will learn to apply empathy and compassion by adapting their style based on individual needs and leveraging the power of active listening. The core objective is to ensure every person on the team feels seen, valued, and heard.
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Categories: Leadership Development, CCFB Professional Development Program
Wednesday Oct 21, 2026
CEO Peer Group
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, CEO
Thursday Oct 22, 2026
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
Tuesday Oct 27, 2026
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
Wednesday Oct 28, 2026
The Sales & Marketing Exchange is a quarterly, peer-to-peer roundtable designed for Conway Center member owners and leaders who are responsible for driving growth in their family business. It provides a confidential forum to work through real-time sales and marketing decisions with peers facing similar challenges. Come share what is working, what is not working and learn what other family businesses are doing to drive the marketing and sales engines.
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Categories: CCFB Roundtable, Sales/Marketing
Tuesday Nov 3, 2026
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
