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.
Events Calendar
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Tuesday Oct 20, 2026
Leadership Skills to Bridge the Generations -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 Oct 20, 2026
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, CEO
Tuesday Oct 20, 2026
The Cleary Company is teaming up with Versiti for a blood drive. Every two seconds, someone in America needs a blood transfusion, and donations help support patients facing everything from trauma and surgery to cancer treatment and other serious illnesses. It’s such a simple way to make a really meaningful impact for patients and families in our community.
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Categories: Member Event
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
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
Friday Oct 23, 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
Wednesday Nov 4, 2026
Get ready for a fast-paced and interactive look at workplace communication through the lens of DiSC. After identifying your primary style, we'll explore what motivates you, what frustrates you, and how your communication habits impact others. We'll also examine what happens when pressure rises and stakes get higher, and how to leverage your natural strengths while avoiding common blind spots.
You'll leave with practical strategies for building stronger workplace relationships and navigating difficult conversations with greater confidence, plus a “cheat sheet” to help you recognize and respond to other styles.
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Categories: CCFB Roundtable, Human Resources
Tuesday Nov 10, 2026
Courageous Conversations: Saying What Needs to Be Said in Family Business - Join us as we explore Radical Candor, a practical framework for having honest conversations while still showing you care. We'll dig into why courageous conversations can feel especially complicated for women working alongside family, and tackle real challenges around boundaries, self-advocacy, and protecting your time and energy - with a few strategies you might even use at Thanksgiving dinner.
Facilitated by Donna Musilli of DM360 (35+ years of family-business leadership and coaching experience), this quarterly roundtable is open to all women from Conway Center member companies - family, non-family, and service provider members alike.are welcome and encouraged to attend these quarterly roundtables.
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Categories: CCFB Roundtable, Women in Family Business
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
Thursday Nov 12, 2026
Join Small Biz Cares with local nonprofit leaders, business professionals and community champions for a discussion on the current state of nonprofits, innovative ideas to move your organization forward, and how to approach strategies and plans as you look ahead.
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Categories: Member Event
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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Categories: CCFB Educational 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
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 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.
Enjoy a reimagined Exhibitor Directory, family business fun, and more. Registration is open through October 31 (or until tables sell out), with tables at $350 including two complimentary Awards luncheon tickets.
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Categories: CCFB Networking & Social Events, CCFB Annual Awards Program
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
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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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, CEO
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
Wednesday Dec 2, 2026
CEO Peer Group
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, CEO
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
Thursday Dec 10, 2026
Talking Across the Generations: Having the Difficult Conversations That Keep a Family Business Moving - Bea Wolper of EWJJ Law and Meredith Sugar of Taft/lead a practical roundtable on why cross-generational conversations - retirement, roles, control - are so hard to start, what each generation is really trying to say, and how to create the conditions for family communication that strengthens both the business and the relationships behind it. Don't miss the conversation!
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Categories: CCFB Roundtable, Succession Planning
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
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
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 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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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, CEO
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
Wednesday Jan 13, 2027
TBD
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Categories: Next Generation Leaders, CCFB Professional Development Program
Wednesday Jan 20, 2027
CEO Peer Group
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, CEO
Thursday Jan 21, 2027
Stepping into a leadership role within a family business comes with a unique set of opportunities and challenges. How do next-generation leaders earn credibility, honor the legacy that came before them, and still make their own mark on the business?
Hear from Tony Capuano, Shelby Sutphen, and Jared Ricart, representing three Central Ohio family businesses with their own histories, cultures, and approaches to generational leadership. Moderated by John Broer, principal and co-founder of Real Good Ventures, this conversation will explore what it takes to prepare for leadership, navigate family dynamics, build trust across generations, and balance continuity with change.
The panelists will share candid perspectives from next-generation family business leaders and leave with practical ideas for developing and supporting the next generation within their own organizations.
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Categories: CCFB Educational Program
Tuesday Jan 26, 2027
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Categories: Leadership Development, CCFB Professional Development Program
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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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, CEO
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
Wednesday Feb 10, 2027
TBD
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Categories: Next Generation Leaders, CCFB Professional Development Program
Tuesday Feb 16, 2027
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Categories: Leadership Development, CCFB Professional Development Program
Wednesday Feb 17, 2027
CEO Peer Group
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, CEO
Thursday Feb 18, 2027
Artificial intelligence is changing how businesses operate, communicate, and compete, but where does it realistically fit within a family business?
Thor Hess and Patrick Wathen will share their perspectives on navigating AI and emerging technology within the context of family-owned businesses. Joined by an AI specialist from J.P. Morgan, the conversation will focus on practical applications, opportunities, risks, and the questions family business leaders should be asking as AI becomes increasingly integrated into the workplace.
?Expect an approachable, practical discussion designed to help family businesses identify where AI can add value while considering governance, security, people, and the long-term needs of the business.
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Categories: CCFB Educational Program
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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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, CEO
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
Wednesday Mar 10, 2027
TBD
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Categories: Next Generation Leaders, CCFB Professional Development Program
Tuesday Mar 16, 2027
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Categories: Leadership Development, CCFB Professional Development Program
Wednesday Mar 17, 2027
CEO Peer Group
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, CEO
Thursday Mar 18, 2027
Go behind the scenes of one of Central Ohio’s beloved family businesses during our annual Family Business Spotlight featuring Anthony Thomas.
This conversation with Candi Trifelos (fourth generation) and Nick Trifelos (fifth generation) will explore the Anthony Thomas family business story, including how the company has grown and evolved while maintaining its family identity and values. Kelly Borth of GREENCREST will guide a candid discussion about the decisions, challenges, relationships, and lessons that have shaped the business across generations.
You will get an inside look at what it takes to build upon a family legacy while continuing to adapt for the future and hear lessons that can be applied within family businesses of all sizes and stages.
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Categories: CCFB Educational Program
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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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, CEO
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
Wednesday Apr 14, 2027
TBD
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Categories: Next Generation Leaders, CCFB Professional Development Program
Thursday Apr 15, 2027
For family businesses, building the workforce of the future isn't just about filling today's open positions. It's about developing the people, skills, leadership, and culture needed to carry the business into its next generation.
Hear from family business leaders including Shawn Anderson of Anderson Concrete and John Brooks of BTTS as they discuss how they are approaching today's workforce challenges while preparing their organizations for the future. Lorrie Diaz of Clark Schaefer Hackett will moderate the conversation.
The panel will explore recruiting and retaining talent, unique and innovative compensation structures, developing future leaders, transferring institutional knowledge, and adapting to changing employee expectations. They will share how family businesses are thinking creatively about compensation and benefits, career development, and workplace culture to compete for talent while creating an environment where both family and non-family employees can build meaningful, long-term careers.
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Categories: CCFB Educational Program
Tuesday Apr 20, 2027
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Categories: Leadership Development, CCFB Professional Development Program
Wednesday Apr 21, 2027
CEO Peer Group
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, CEO
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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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, CEO
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
Wednesday May 12, 2027
TBD
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Categories: Next Generation Leaders, CCFB Professional Development Program
Tuesday May 18, 2027
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Categories: Leadership Development, CCFB Professional Development Program
Wednesday May 19, 2027
CEO Peer Group
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, CEO
Thursday May 20, 2027
Succession in a family business doesn't always mean handing leadership from one family member to another. For many businesses, long-term success depends on identifying, developing, and empowering key non-family leaders.
Our discussion will provide perspectives from BJ Laney of Sutphen, Nevin Bansal of Outreach Promos, and Holli Houseworth of Cloud Cover in a conversation moderated by Jim Bishop, financial advisor at Morgan Stanley. The panel will examine the role non-family executives can play in continuity and succession and how family businesses can prepare those leaders for greater responsibility.
You will hear about building trust between owners and non-family management, clarifying roles and decision-making authority, retaining key talent, developing leadership pipelines, and creating succession plans that serve both the family and the future of the business.
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Categories: CCFB Educational Program
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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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, CEO
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
Wednesday Jun 9, 2027
TBD
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Categories: Next Generation Leaders, CCFB Professional Development Program
Tuesday Jun 15, 2027
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Categories: Leadership Development, CCFB Professional Development Program
Wednesday Jun 16, 2027
CEO Peer Group
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, CEO
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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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, CEO
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
Wednesday Jul 21, 2027
CEO Peer Group
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, CEO
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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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, CEO
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 Aug 18, 2027
CEO Peer Group
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, CEO
Thursday Aug 26, 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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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, CEO
Tuesday Sep 7, 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 Sep 8, 2027
TBD
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Categories: Next Generation Leaders, CCFB Professional Development Program
Wednesday Sep 15, 2027
CEO Peer Group
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, CEO
Thursday Sep 23, 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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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, CEO
Tuesday Oct 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
Wednesday Oct 13, 2027
TBD
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Categories: Next Generation Leaders, CCFB Professional Development Program
