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. ... read more

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. ... read more

EOS and Family Business Alex Freytag, Expert EOS Implementer and longtime friend of the Conway, joins us for an experience-share and a deep dive into EOS® (Entrepreneurial Operating System™). Alex will be accompanied by Conway Center member Chelsea King of King Business Interiors, who runs on EOS with Alex as their coach. Chelsea will share her experience with implementing EOS from the family business perspective. EOS (also known as Traction) is a holistic business system with a simple set of practical tools that help entrepreneurial leadership teams gain traction and move the business forward. Join Alex and Chelsea to learn more about EOS and if it is right for your family business. ... read more

In an employee’s market it doesn't make sense that employers need to be concerned about unions. Exactly the opposite is true! The workplace is undergoing dramatic changes and unions have greater opportunities to recruit frustrated employees in a political climate that may be more favorable to their goals. During this in-person program, Sharon DeLay, President of GO-HR will facilitate this HR Roundtable discussion on this hot-button issue. Catherine Burgett from Frost Brown Todd will also join us and provide her expertise by walking us through the impact of current and projected NLRB actions including: How the unionization process works Should family businesses really be concerned about union activity? Components of the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act that may show up in other acts empowering unions. What can/should employers be doing NOW to counter union activity? What should we be watching? What can we do to educate our employees? Don’t miss this opportunity to dig deep into HR issues, engage with each other, and consult with our experts! REGISTER today! Sponsored by Budros, Ruhlin & Roe ... read more

Leadership is complex; and especially for family businesses. This Leadership 2.0 group allows you to find your safe place for monthly support, peer mentoring and group coaching to discover how to lead well in ambiguity. By invitation only. ... read more

Staffing shortages, supply chain issues, long hours - if you feel like today's work world is often too much to handle, you're not alone! Join certified health coach and registered dietitian Jenny Pitcher from OhioHealth as she explores the concept of stress and anxiety in the workplace. As part of this interactive webinar, Jenny will talk us through strategies for completing the stress cycle. Learn practices to change the way you think about your stressors and your response to them. Walk away with these tools and strategies to better manage your stress and anxiety - both for you and your family business! REGISTER now and join us for this live webinar on 5/25. You'll have the opportunity to ask Jenny questions during the session and view a recording post session. If you can't attend the live session, register anyway and we will send you the recording. ... read more

Join us for a discussion on tips to ensure the right people are in the right seats in your family business. We'll discuss assessment tools, the EOS people analyzer, and other strategies our panelists utilize. The discussion will include their successes and challenges with hiring - and keeping - the right people in the right seats. Panelists: Sharon DeLay, GOHR Bryan Driscoll, Driscoll Learning Brandon Dupler, Dupler Office Kyle Reitter, Reitter, Inc. Generously sponsored by Huntington Bank ... read more

Stepping into a Giant's Shoes - Growing up in the family business - or even entering at a later date - presents challenges and opportunities for next gens. Join us for an honest discussion of what it's like to step into a leadership role when following a founder/ leading gen with a big personality and a cadre of loyal employees and followers who may still see you as the boss's kid. Panel: Thor Hess from Southeastern Equipment Company, and Katie Hornik Windholtz from Security Plus Insurance. Sponsored by GREENCREST ... read more

Considering Corporate Social Responsibility Facilitator: M.J. Clark, Integrated Leadership Systems We all care deeply about different issues in our communities, and as we become more financially independent, we want to share our passions in our companies and inspire others to help us make a difference in the world. Does your current owner have special community projects that are important to him/her but may not resonate with you, other family members, or staff? What would be your passion project as a leader? How can you take steps now to begin to plant those seeds in the organization? ... read more

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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. ... read more

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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. ... read more

Preparing Your Family Business for Transition What are the steps you need to take to successfully prepare your family business for transition? Your choice of a successor will affect your business, family, legacy, and employees as well as your own financial security. Join us as we discuss: • Must-have characteristics of your successor • Developing your successor • Changing roles of others when elevating your successor Generously sponsored by KeyBank ... read more