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The Conway Center’s former Director, Becky Blatt, facilitated an educational program: “Managing Family Business Relationships: Siblings, In-Laws, and Spouses, Oh My!” She ended with this poem, which resonated with many of our members. Family Business by Nadir Godrej, Managing Director of Godrej Industries Nadir Godrej, is the leader of a highly successful family business and also a […]

Succession planning is a complex process. It is not always easy and sometimes the plan involves key non-family members. As you will read below, it also can include selling the family business when there is no family willing or able to take the lead. Reflections and New Horizons by Conway Center member Ellen Grinsfelder of the […]

MONTHLY MESSAGE  – December 2015 Managing Family Business Relationships: Siblings, In-Laws, and Spouses, Oh My! December 17 – 7:30-9:00 a.m. Alumni Hall at Ohio Dominican University 1215 Sunbury Rd., Columbus, OH 43219 Sponsored by KeyBank Conway Center Advisory Board Member Becky Blatt, of Columbus 2020, will moderate a panel of family business leaders during a […]

Former Conway Center Associate Director Becky Blatt, of Columbus 2020, will moderate a panel of family business leaders during a lively discussion about managing family dynamics from 7:30 to 9 a.m. on Thursday, December 17 in Alumni Hall at Ohio Dominican University. Panelists for the event – Siblings, In-Laws, and Spouses, Oh My! – include […]

MONTHLY MESSAGE  – November 2015 Conquering Communication Challenges in a Family Business November 19 – 7:30-9:00 a.m. Alumni Hall at Ohio Dominican University 1215 Sunbury Rd., Columbus, OH 43219   The success or failure of business ventures often rises and falls on the strength of its communications. We all know that simply having conversations isn’t […]

The session will help participants learn best practices from O’Brien and each other in the following areas: breaking through technology barriers, bridging the gap between founders and next generation leaders, and broaching delicate subjects like compensation, succession, or plans for the future of the business.

The Conway Center for Family Business will host Kelly Borth, CEO and Chief Strategy Officer of GREENCREST, for an informative panel discussion about best practices for marketing and branding a family business.

Donatos Chairman Jane Grote Abell will share strategies for creating a great culture in a family business as part of the Conway Center for Family Business’s Developing a Successful Family Business Culture program…

The Conway Center for Family Business will host the 12th Annual Family Business Tour and Networking Event on August 13 from 4:00-6:30 p.m. at Schoedinger Funeral and Cremation Service, 229 E. State Street, Columbus, 43215. President Mike Schoedinger will give a short presentation at 5:30 p.m.

Our Expo participants are giving away some fantastic prizes! Come early on November 9 to learn more about their products and services – all Conway Center members and Service Providers – and for a chance to win. Here’s just a small sample of giveaways:   Asguard Financial Solutions is giving away 2 office supply gift cards! […]