The Conway Center for Family Business provides highly relevant, topical and original programming that helps members learn, stay informed and share experiences with their peers. These family-focused educational programs are unique to the Center and cannot be found anywhere else in Central Ohio.
In addition, we offer enjoyable social interactions that allow members to build strong relationships. We believe that some of the most productive experiences are created in less formal, group settings where relationships can be built, ideas shared and new opportunities hatched.
Just some of these activities include our annual Family Business Awards & Expo, Monthly Educational Programs, numerous group Educational Opportunities, and Networking and Social Events, Please explore our Events Calendar below for topics that will help you solve your family business challenges.
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Wednesday Nov 18, 2026
Celebrate the accomplishments of Central Ohio family businesses at our 28th Annual Family Business Awards & Expo! The Awards Luncheon honors recipients in categories consistent with the success and longevity of a family business: leadership, planning, support, and community service.
Arrive early to ensure you have plenty of time to connect and interact with the numerous expo exhibitors! The Expo will be open from 10am until 12noon. If you're interested in becoming an exhibitor or would like additional details about the Expo, please visit our EXPO page to register and learn more.
Opportunities for Awards sponsorship and advertising in the Awards Program distributed to over 450 luncheon attendees are available!
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Categories: CCFB Networking & Social Events, CCFB Annual Awards Program
Wednesday Aug 19, 2026
CEO Peer Group
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Wednesday Sep 16, 2026
CEO Peer Group
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Wednesday Oct 21, 2026
CEO Peer Group
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Wednesday Nov 18, 2026
CEO Peer Group
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Wednesday Dec 16, 2026
CEO Peer Group
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Wednesday Jan 20, 2027
CEO Peer Group
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Wednesday Feb 17, 2027
CEO Peer Group
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Wednesday Mar 17, 2027
CEO Peer Group
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Wednesday Apr 21, 2027
CEO Peer Group
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Wednesday May 19, 2027
CEO Peer Group
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Wednesday Jun 16, 2027
CEO Peer Group
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Wednesday Jul 21, 2027
CEO Peer Group
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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
Thursday Aug 27, 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
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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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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Thursday Nov 26, 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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Thursday Dec 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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Thursday Jan 28, 2027
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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Thursday Feb 25, 2027
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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Thursday Mar 25, 2027
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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Thursday Apr 22, 2027
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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Thursday May 27, 2027
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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Thursday Jun 24, 2027
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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Thursday Jul 22, 2027
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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Friday Oct 23, 2026
This group is for EOS Integrators or the equivalent on the leadership team. These facilitated sessions provide group members the opportunity to get and share advice on EOS best practices as well as implementation challenges and other issues they are facing.
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Categories: EOS Integrator, CCFB Professional Development Program
Wednesday Nov 18, 2026
The Family Business Expo is a wonderful business development opportunity available exclusively to Conway Center members. We are thrilled to offer this event, providing you with the occasion to showcase your business, products, or services to the hundreds of family business leaders and advisors who will attend our 28th Annual Awards Program celebrating the accomplishments of family businesses.
All exhibiting companies will be featured in our interactive virtual Expo Directory flipbook to showcase your products and services.
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Categories: CCFB Networking & Social Events, CCFB Annual Awards Program
Wednesday Nov 4, 2026
Wednesday Aug 26, 2026
Got HR questions? Bring them. This candid, peer-driven roundtable gives you a rare opportunity to ask the things you've been wondering about - out loud, in a safe space with fellow family business owners and leaders who are navigating the same issues.
Sharon DeLay, President of GO-HR and longtime Conway Center member, will facilitate the conversation and bring her frontline expertise navigating the HR challenges family businesses face every day. Whether you're wrestling with compliance, employee relations, recruiting, or policy decisions, Sharon creates an environment where no question is too basic and no challenge is off the table (as long as it's HR-related!).
Come prepared with your real questions — and leave with practical insights, fresh perspective, and a few ideas you can actually put to work. Don't miss this in-person chance to dig in, engage with peers, and get the kind of guidance that only comes from experience.
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Categories: CCFB Roundtable, Human Resources
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
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
Tuesday Nov 17, 2026
Shifting from fixing weaknesses to leveraging existing strengths is the key to building truly high-performing teams within your family structure. This session will guide leaders on identifying and utilizing individual and collective strengths to maximize impact. We will focus on the power of gratitude and intentional focus on what's working to sustain positive momentum and engagement.
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Categories: Leadership Development, CCFB Professional Development Program
Tuesday Dec 15, 2026
This powerful final session focuses on reflection and strategic appreciation for the whole family enterprise. Leaders will look back at the goals set in January, honestly assess what worked and what didn't in the past year, and dedicate time to celebrating achievements. The session culminates by using these insights to set an inspiring vision for the future.
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Categories: Leadership Development, CCFB Professional Development Program
Tuesday Aug 18, 2026
Most family businesses treat strategy as an event — a once-a-year offsite, a binder that gets filed away, a conversation that resurfaces only when something goes wrong. But strategy isn't a document. It's a discipline. And like any muscle, it atrophies without regular use. In this practical session, Brian Zuercher, Co-Founder of Northbound Group, will show family business leaders how to move strategic thinking out of the annual retreat and into the regular rhythm of running the company. Rather than another framework to file away, this session will focus on building the habits, cadence, and decision-making structures that keep strategy alive between offsites — so it actually shapes what the business does next. Attendees will learn how to:
Shift strategy from an annual event to an ongoing leadership discipline.
Build a simple cadence for revisiting and adjusting strategic priorities throughout the year.
Involve the right mix of family and non-family leaders in strategic conversations without losing speed or alignment.
Turn strategic intent into decisions the team can actually execute — not just talk about.
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Categories: CCFB Webinar
Tuesday Sep 8, 2026
This session dives into two foundational pillars of self-awareness: a clear understanding of your own behavioral drives and your level of emotional intelligence (EQ). John Broer, Principal and Co-Founder of Real Good Ventures, will guide participants in recognizing why leaders and managers must prioritize this essential skill to uncover their true Superpowers (unique strengths) and Kryptonite (potential derailers).
Drawing from decades of hands-on experience applying validated scientific assessments and diagnostic tools with leaders, John will share practical strategies to cultivate deeper self-awareness. Attendees will discover proven tools for enhancing emotional intelligence, enabling them to better adapt to workplace challenges, respond more effectively, and show up as more impactful, supportive leaders.
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Categories: CCFB Webinar
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
Friday Aug 28, 2026
Join HR Professionals and business leaders from Central Ohio for a free, half-day seminar designed to help you build the perfect recipe for workplace success.
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Categories: Member Event
Thursday Oct 15, 2026
Building an Ownership Mindset: Empowering Non-Family Leaders in Family Businesses
As family businesses grow, non-family leaders become essential to long-term success. But empowering and retaining them requires intentional leadership and mutual trust.
This program explores how family businesses can develop high-performing non-family leaders by fostering an ownership mindset. Panelists will discuss building trust, defining roles, balancing family and non-family dynamics, accountability, succession planning, and helping key leaders feel connected to the company's future.
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Categories: CCFB Educational Program
Thursday Sep 17, 2026
Talent & Balance: Attracting and Keeping Top Performers While Building a Sustainable Workplace -
Today's workforce wants more than a paycheck - they want purpose, flexibility, growth, and a culture that supports long-term success. For family businesses, balancing high performance with employee wellbeing can be especially challenging.
This program explores how family businesses can attract and retain top talent while building a healthy, resilient workplace culture. Panelists will share practical strategies around leadership, flexibility, burnout prevention, and employee engagement - creating environments where people genuinely want to stay and grow.
Whether you're struggling to hire, improve retention, or build a stronger workplace for the future, this conversation offers valuable insights for family business leaders at every stage.
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Categories: CCFB Educational Program
Thursday Nov 12, 2026
Legacy in Action: Succession and Estate Planning Made Practical is a panel discussion designed to help family business leaders proactively tackle one of their most critical challenges — transitioning ownership and leadership while preserving both the business and family relationships. Featuring experienced family business leaders and trusted advisors, the session covers key topics including next-generation leadership preparation, balancing family dynamics with business realities, estate planning considerations, and effective communication of transition plans. Whether a business transition is years away or already in motion, attendees will leave with real-world lessons, practical strategies, and actionable takeaways to protect their legacy and ensure long-term business continuity.
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Thursday Dec 17, 2026
Growth is exciting, but for family businesses, scaling successfully raises a critical question: how do you expand without sacrificing the culture, values, and relationships that made you successful in the first place? This panel brings together family business leaders who have navigated real periods of growth while intentionally preserving what matters most, including trust, accountability, customer relationships, and a people-first culture. Panelists will share candid lessons and practical strategies on hiring values-aligned leaders, communicating vision across a growing organization, balancing innovation with tradition, and building systems without losing entrepreneurial spirit. Whether you're preparing for your next stage of growth or already in the thick of rapid expansion, this session will give you actionable insights for scaling in a way that strengthens your culture and legacy.
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Categories: CCFB Educational Program
Wednesday Sep 9, 2026
Family Business Hopes and Fears, and Everything in Between
Following our new format, with a greater focus on group discussion and peer feedback, we will create some space to collaborate on all the things that we're thinking about when it comes to being a NextGen Family Business Leader. What are you excited about? What are you looking forward to? What areas are you feeling confident about? Where are you aware of your growth edges? And what keeps you up at night when you think about succession planning?
In all of the ins and outs of running a family business, there are a lot of emotions and a lot of things to think about. This will be time for us to connect and share more about what's ahead.
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Categories: Next Generation Leaders, CCFB Professional Development Program
Wednesday Oct 14, 2026
Transforming Others Through Coaching - What happens when we need to bring about change in the people around us? We know what managing others looks like, but how do we influence others who need some encouragement to grow? The secret is in having a coaching mindset. Our time this month will be focused on how we can use the tools and principles of coaching as a way of creating more of the culture that has made our family business successful.
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Categories: Next Generation Leaders, CCFB Professional Development Program
Wednesday Nov 11, 2026
Mastering Accountability - You've heard Mike say that the two biggest areas for growth in any company come down to communication and accountability. We know that accountability is important, and that communication goes right there with it. So why do so many people struggle with being accountable? We will take some time to look deeper into what accountability it, why it matters so much, and how to improve it in our family business.
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Categories: Next Generation Leaders, CCFB Professional Development Program
Wednesday Dec 9, 2026
Living with Greater Purpose - Over the last three years, much of our focus has been on the importance of having a clear mission and vision. For our last session of 2026 we will take some time to dive deeper into how to understand your purpose, lean in to the realities of your identity as a leader, and create a path for success in your family business that honors the legacy of the past and builds toward a broader future.
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Categories: Next Generation Leaders, CCFB Professional Development Program
Tuesday Sep 1, 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
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
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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Tuesday Dec 1, 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
Tuesday Jan 5, 2027
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
Tuesday Feb 2, 2027
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
Tuesday Mar 2, 2027
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
Tuesday Apr 6, 2027
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
Tuesday May 4, 2027
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
Tuesday Jun 1, 2027
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
Tuesday Jul 6, 2027
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
Tuesday Aug 3, 2027
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 Sep 2, 2026
Running your family business on data is essential to gaining clarity, making informed decisions, and driving results. Data creates objectivity, cutting through opinions and emotions to provide a clear scorecard that keeps your team focused on what truly matters.
By tracking key measurables, you identify trends, solve issues proactively, and ensure accountability, keeping your family business on track toward reaching its vision.
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Categories: CCFB Roundtable, Practical Tools for Managers
Tuesday Aug 25, 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
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
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
Tuesday Nov 24, 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
Tuesday Dec 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 Aug 20, 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
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
Thursday Dec 10, 2026
Succession Planning Roundtable - Compensating Family Members: Balancing Fair Pay with Family Harmony
Thursday Sep 24, 2026
Compensation in a family business is deeply personal, often raising questions of fairness, value, identity, and legacy. Join attorneys Bea Wolper and Meredith Sugar for a practical discussion on creating legally sound compensation plans that support both business performance and family harmony. Drawing on real-world family business examples, they’ll cover how to move from “equal” pay to “fair” pay based on role and performance, address sensitive situations that can create perceptions of favoritism, and outline key guidelines for family employment, pay structure, bonuses, dividends, and non-equity incentives. Whether you are building a compensation framework for the first time or refining existing practices, this roundtable will offer clear, practical guidance you can use in your family business.
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Categories: CCFB Roundtable, Succession Planning
Thursday Sep 10, 2026
High-performing sports teams don’t rely on talent alone—they succeed because everyone shares a clear understanding of how the game is played, with defined roles, strong accountability, disciplined execution, and trust in one another. Those same principles apply directly to family businesses, where alignment, communication, and a shared commitment to success are essential for long-term performance.
Jackie Schetter of Lead for Culture will share engaging stories and practical takeaways. You’ll gain strategies for strengthening leadership, building a healthy team culture, anticipating needs, and creating an environment where individuals and teams consistently perform at their best.
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Categories: CCFB Roundtable
Tuesday Nov 10, 2026
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This roundtable is facilitated by Donna Musilli of DM360. With more than 35 years of leadership and coaching experience, Donna brings a rich background in partnering with family-owned businesses to strengthen leaders, support next-generation transitions, and build healthy workplace cultures.
All women from Conway Center member companies - family, non-family, and service provider members - are welcome and encouraged to attend these quarterly roundtables.
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Categories: CCFB Roundtable, Women in Family Business
