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op 3 Excuses for NOT Recycling Submitted by: Rumpke Waste & Recycling – Conway Center member since 2011 Every business has one thing in common – they all generate trash. As recycling becomes more common among businesses, many companies run into roadblocks when starting a recycling program. Here are ways to tackle three of the […]

From time to time, we’ll post Bea Wolper’s “A-Z Keys to Family Business Success” followed by a question from one of our members on the topic – here’s A: A- Advisory Board. Choose a few trusted people not working in the business who will give unbiased opinions to your CEO in three or four meetings […]

Welcome to the Conway Center’s blog! We plan to use this space to talk about issues and topics of interest to family owned businesses. What about family business, you ask? ANYTHING. EVERYTHING. We’ll have input from members, Service Providers, and other family business industry leaders. And, we want you, yes YOU, to be a guest […]

Monthly Message — August 2014 Family Business Tour and Networking Event August 14 – 4:00-6:30 p.m. Spartan Logistics 4140 Lockbourne Rd, Columbus, 43207 Directions Get a behind the scenes look at one of the hottest industries in town while you spend time networking with family business peers. To make things even more fun, this open-house-style […]

Business advisory groups comprised of individuals from similar industries or performing similar roles have become useful tools for business leaders. Family business presidents and CEOs are no exception. The objective of the Conway Center for Family Business CEO Peer group, which I facilitate, is to provide a forum that allows the leaders of family-owned companies […]

One of the hottest topics in business management will be addressed next week when The Conway Center for Family Business hosts Handling Health Care Changes – An Update for Family Business on July 17 at Ohio Dominican University in the Alumni Center Community Room. Scott Rider, founder of Rider + Reinke Financial Group, and Ed […]

Central Ohio Family Businesses Have Positive Outlook for 2014 Despite Hiring and Health Care Challenges This is up from 40.7 percent in the 2013 survey, and is one reason the Conway Center added a Human Resources Peer Group this year – to help family business leaders deal with these kinds of issues.

The Conway Center for Family Business is now accepting nominations for its 16th Annual Family Business Awards Program honoring family businesses for outstanding achievements and milestones. Any family-owned business located in Central Ohio may be nominated for an award. Nominations are due to the Conway Center by July 25, 2014.

Monthly Message — July 2014 JOIN US AT THE FIRST ANNUAL CONWAY CENTER GOLF EVENT!! July 22 Little Turtle Golf Club 5400 Little Turtle Way, Westerville, 43081 We have sold all of our player spots but we have some other great opportunities to participate and help the Center! Attend the After Golf Reception from 3-5 […]

A Buy-Sell Agreement is a contract that provides for the future sale of your business interest or for your purchase of a co-owner’s interest in the business. Start with the Founder: how interested are they in keeping the family business in the blood line? Are they willing to split stock to voting and non-voting shares? […]