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Tuesday Jan 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, C-Suite Non-Family Leaders
Wednesday Jan 7, 2026
Chad Eddy, Certified EOS Implementer, will lead this interactive session on how to establish a simple weekly scorecard to help you and your team stay on track and gain traction in both business and life. You’ll identify key metrics, track progress, and ensure you’re running a healthy, balanced family business.
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Categories: CCFB Roundtable, Practical Tools for Managers
Wednesday Jan 14, 2026
Creating Effective Culture - The culture of your family business is a crucial part of its success. It’s important for us to articulate what’s working about the culture of our family business, what may need to be transformed, what to do about maintaining the best parts of the culture, and what to do when culture needs an overhaul. We will be defining the culture of our family business, highlighting the best parts of it, and learning how to transform the areas that need some more attention toward thriving.
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Categories: Next Generation Leaders, CCFB Professional Development Program
Thursday Jan 15, 2026
Join us for an engaging and candid conversation with seasoned family business leaders who will share the hard-won wisdom they've gained across generations. You'll hear firsthand accounts of pivotal moments, critical decisions, and valuable insights that shaped their leadership journeys - along with the lessons they wish they'd learned earlier.
Walk away with practical strategies and perspectives that can only come from those who have lived through these experiences.
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Categories: CCFB Educational Program
Tuesday Jan 20, 2026
Creating Success in 2026 - We'll kick off the new year with a hands-on guide to elevating your leadership effectiveness within your family business. We will cover essential skills like advanced time management and prioritization, moving into effective goal-setting, the need for deep focus, and creating robust, actionable strategic plans that drive not only you as the leader, but the entire family business's long-term results.
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Categories: Leadership Development, CCFB Professional Development Program
Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
Thursday Jan 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 Jan 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
Tuesday Jan 27, 2026
Tuesday Feb 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
Thursday Feb 5, 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 Feb 10, 2026
How to Fall in Love with Your Work Again -
As we step into a new year and dive into the first quarter, this session invites you to pause and reconnect with what inspires you at work. Come ready to share one thing you're excited about in the year ahead and one challenge you anticipate facing.
Led by facilitator Donna Musilli of DM360, this session offers the opportunity to reflect, recharge, and reignite your passion for the work you do. Together, we'll explore ways to rekindle motivation, navigate the winter doldrums, and find renewed purpose in the everyday. In this collaborative, supportive, and safe space, connect with other women in family business to gain fresh perspectives and practical strategies. You'll leave feeling re-energized and ready to take on what's next!
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Categories: CCFB Roundtable, Women in Family Business
Wednesday Feb 11, 2026
Effective Hiring, and What to do When it’s Not Working Out - Hiring for positions in our family business can be extremely challenging, and highly intimidating. We will talk about some “war stories,” share ideas of what has been effective, and learn some key strategies for hiring, building a culture of retention, and how to handle situations that arise when employees might be suited for other roles, or other companies.
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Categories: Next Generation Leaders, CCFB Professional Development Program
Thursday Feb 12, 2026
Graves Piano proudly hosts our first Family Business Showcase of the year to celebrate over 65 years as Central Ohio's beloved hub for piano lovers and musicians, and as the area's exclusive Steinway & Son's dealer.
On Thursday, February 12, 2026, go behind the scenes at Graves Piano for an inside look at its journey led by Partner & CEO Rebecca Hurd. Enjoy hors d' oeuvres and drinks, and tour the space as Rebecca shares the company's unique leadership transition - how a new family took the baton for the future, while honoring the legacy of the Graves family, with Zach Graves remaining a partner. Come see how Graves 2.0 is innovating for the future so that the music can play on!
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Categories: CCFB Networking & Social Events
Tuesday Feb 17, 2026
Communication Mastery: The Importance of How You Speak - This session moves beyond basic dialogue to focus on communication as a strategic tool vital for your family business. Learn how to clearly articulate a compelling vision, secure crucial buy-in from family and non-family employees, lead successful change management initiatives, and give effective feedback while navigating complex dynamics.
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Categories: Leadership Development, CCFB Professional Development Program
Wednesday Feb 18, 2026
Thursday Feb 19, 2026
Technology & Risk: Cybersecurity in Family Business
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Categories: CCFB Educational Program
Tuesday Feb 24, 2026
Thursday Feb 26, 2026
A thoughtfully designed and implemented buy-sell agreement is one of the most powerful tools for preserving your family business across generations, protecting both the family and the company while giving owners greater peace of mind about the future. Join us as we unpack the key provisions every buy-sell agreement needs to safeguard your family business.
Key Topics: The Four D’s, Calls and Puts, Tag-Along & Drag-Along Rights, Equal Shares Trap, Valuation Methods. Bea Wolper of Emens Wolper Jacobs & Jasin and Meredith Sugar of Taft/ will facilitate this discussion, give practical guidance, and answer any questions you may have. Don't miss this opportunity!
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Categories: CCFB Roundtable, Succession Planning
Thursday Feb 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 Mar 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 Mar 4, 2026
Thursday Mar 5, 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 Mar 11, 2026
Measuring Success, in the Family Business and in Life - Everything we do here in our Next Gen Business Leaders Group is designed with success in mind. But we might be thinking: How do I know when I’ve reached a level of success? It’s important for us to get clarity around goals, mission, vision, and values,
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Categories: Next Generation Leaders, CCFB Professional Development Program
Friday Mar 13, 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 Mar 17, 2026
Architecting and Evolving Your Business Culture - Organizational culture is the ultimate differentiator and driver of performance, especially in a family business. This session focuses on defining or evolving your core vision and values and setting the stage for cultural adoption. Family business leaders will learn how to ensure consistent follow-through and ownership of the desired culture at every level of the business.
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Categories: Leadership Development, CCFB Professional Development Program
Wednesday Mar 18, 2026
Thursday Mar 19, 2026
Women Leading Businesses: Opportunities and Challenges
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Categories: CCFB Educational Program
Tuesday Mar 24, 2026
Thursday Mar 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 Mar 31, 2026
Thursday Apr 2, 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 Apr 7, 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 Apr 8, 2026
Embrace Conflict, Confrontation, and Collaboration - Some of us thrive on conflict. Others of us try to avoid it as much as possible. No matter how we feel about it, it is necessary for growth and success. Confrontation is a component of conflict and requires an intentional approach. When we can reframe our beliefs around these two areas, we can transform difficult situations into collaborative efforts that build trust and strengthen our family business.
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Categories: Next Generation Leaders, CCFB Professional Development Program
Wednesday Apr 15, 2026
Thursday Apr 16, 2026
Mergers, Acquisitions, and Partnerships: Opportunities and Pitfalls for Family Firms
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Categories: CCFB Educational Program
Tuesday Apr 21, 2026
The Leader as Conflict Mediator
This session provides the essential toolkit for managing high-stakes relational challenges. You'll gain practical strategies for navigating conflict, facilitating successful change management, and initiating difficult conversations while actively building and nurturing the trust that underpins a resilient family business.
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Categories: Leadership Development, CCFB Professional Development Program
Thursday Apr 23, 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 May 5, 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 May 6, 2026
Thursday May 7, 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 May 12, 2026
TBD
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.
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Categories: CCFB Roundtable, Women in Family Business
Wednesday May 13, 2026
Principles of Effective Time Management -Trying to keep track of all the things on our schedule can be overwhelming. The good news: You don’t have a time management problem. The bad news: You don’t have a time management problem. As with so much of what we deal with in our family business (and in life) the issue is really about our beliefs and how we allow those beliefs to interfere with our daily schedules. We will talk about effective strategies to prioritize, set appropriate boundaries, and master our “to-do” lists.
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Categories: Next Generation Leaders, CCFB Professional Development Program
Tuesday May 19, 2026
Advanced Strategies for Overcoming Family Business Challenges - Designed as an advanced session from 2025, we move beyond foundational problem identification to focus on sophisticated solutions for persistent leadership challenges in family business. Engage with complex scenarios involving alignment, accountability, and motivation, and leave with high-level, practical strategies to overcome these issues.
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Categories: Leadership Development, CCFB Professional Development Program
Wednesday May 20, 2026
Thursday May 21, 2026
What I Wish I Would've Known - Lessons from Multi-Generational Leaders
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Categories: CCFB Educational Program
Tuesday May 26, 2026
Thursday May 28, 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 Jun 2, 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
Thursday Jun 4, 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
Friday Jun 5, 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
Wednesday Jun 10, 2026
Topic TBD
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Categories: Next Generation Leaders, CCFB Professional Development Program
Tuesday Jun 16, 2026
Sustainable Family Leadership: Wellness and Boundaries
This critical session focuses on protecting your most valuable asset - your energy and well-being - a necessity in high-pressure family roles. Learn practical strategies for managing and preventing burnout, cultivating patience and focus on what's important, and setting firm boundaries for yourself and family members to ensure long-term health and effectiveness.
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Categories: Leadership Development, CCFB Professional Development Program
Wednesday Jun 17, 2026
Thursday Jun 18, 2026
Monday Jun 22, 2026
Join us for our Golf Outing as we return to the Golf Club of Dublin. The course offers challenging play for golfers at every skill level and features professional scoring services using mobile scoring 'golf genius' or 'live scoring.' In addition, they offer the only true links golf experience in the Midwest and features fescue turf, stacked stone walls, over 70 hand stacked sod face bunkers and water detention areas on just about every hole.
Enjoy a day of golf with plenty of food and drink options throughout the day. When you pick up your grilled lunch at the turn, we'll have a cooler full of drinks, in addition to the beverage carts on the course (not to mention hand-crafted mimosas at hole #7)!
Shotgun start begins at 9am. A grilled lunch will be located at the turn. A buffet reception following golf will start at 2pm.
ALL Conway Center members (family businesses and service providers) are welcome, along with and any guests wanting to support the work of Central Ohio family-owned business - this outing is not exclusive to Conway Center membership.
Great prizes will be awarded for Longest Drive, Longest Putt, Closest to the Pin, and Best Team Score!
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Categories: CCFB Networking & Social Events
Tuesday Jun 23, 2026
Thursday Jun 25, 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 Jul 2, 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 Jul 7, 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 Jul 15, 2026
Tuesday Jul 21, 2026
Thursday Jul 23, 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 Jul 28, 2026
Tuesday Aug 4, 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
Thursday Aug 6, 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 Aug 11, 2026
TBD
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
Wednesday Aug 19, 2026
Tuesday Aug 25, 2026
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.
... read more
Categories: CCFB Peer Group, CEO
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
Wednesday Sep 2, 2026
Thursday Sep 3, 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 Sep 9, 2026
Topic TBD
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Categories: Next Generation Leaders, CCFB Professional Development Program
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.
... read more
Categories: Manufacturing/Logistics, CCFB Professional Development Program
Tuesday Sep 15, 2026
TBD
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Categories: Leadership Development, CCFB Professional Development Program
Wednesday Sep 16, 2026
Thursday Sep 17, 2026
What I Wish I Would've Known - Lessons from Multi-Generational Leaders
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Categories: CCFB Educational Program
Tuesday Sep 22, 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.
... read more
Categories: CCFB Peer Group, CEO
Thursday Oct 1, 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.
... read more
Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Rising 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
Tuesday Oct 20, 2026
TBD
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Categories: Leadership Development, CCFB Professional Development Program
Wednesday Oct 21, 2026
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.
... read more
Categories: CCFB Peer Group, CEO
Tuesday Oct 27, 2026
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
Thursday Nov 5, 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.
... read more
Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Rising CEO
Tuesday Nov 10, 2026
TBD
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.
... read more
Categories: CCFB Roundtable, Women in Family Business
Wednesday Nov 11, 2026
Topic TBD
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Categories: Next Generation Leaders, CCFB Professional Development Program
Thursday Nov 12, 2026
Tuesday Nov 17, 2026
TBD
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Categories: Leadership Development, CCFB Professional Development Program
Wednesday Nov 18, 2026
Tuesday Nov 24, 2026
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.
... read more
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.
... read more
Categories: CCFB Peer Group
Thursday Dec 3, 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 Dec 9, 2026
Topic TBD
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Categories: Next Generation Leaders, CCFB Professional Development Program
Tuesday Dec 15, 2026
TBD
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Categories: Leadership Development, CCFB Professional Development Program
Wednesday Dec 16, 2026
Thursday Dec 17, 2026
Tuesday Dec 22, 2026
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
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