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Difficult Conversations:  Dealing with Entitlement Issues December 21, 2017 – 7:30-9:00 a.m. Alumni Hall at Ohio Dominican University 1215 Sunbury Rd., Columbus, OH 43219 Don’t miss the last educational program of the year! Join us for a discussion about entitlement issues and how they affect family businesses. Organizational psychologist, Thaddeus O’Brien, will present short case […]

Find out how one of our Service Providers launched their business, why Velvet Ice Cream is passionate about sourcing supplies locally, how the founder of the Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls was crazy like a fox, and much more! Member News How 2 marketing firm founders learned to manage a good business by running […]

Find out about upcoming member and service provider events and what else is happening in the community of interest to family businesses! The Edward Lowe Foundation has a new retreat offering that might interest some of the Center members:The Theory of Relative-ity. This highly interactive program target leaders and key managers of family-owned, second-stage companies*who […]

Women and Mentors The Women in Family Business Peer Group at the Conway Center met to discuss the importance of mentors and the role it plays for women and in family business. Women are great mentors. Whether it be the role of teacher, friend, or guide – a strong, open relationship is essential. Women mentors […]

Register Now!  Managing Sibling Relationships  During the Succession Planning Process November 16, 2017 – 7:30-9:00 a.m. Ohio Dominican University Alumni Hall 1215 Sunbury Rd.  Columbus, OH 43219 Holbrook & Manter  facilitates this insightful program on siblings and succession. Join Kevin and Michael Oakes of  Citicom  and Bruce and Leo Lackey and Christine  Draghi  of  Happy Chicken […]

Find out which celebrity is the latest to be inducted into White Castle’s Cravers Hall of Fame, why Dublin Cleaners decided cash is not king, and more below! Member News Richard Dreyfuss to be inducted into White Castle’s ‘Cravers Hall of Fame’ COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX/WTTE)White Castle announced Academy Award winner Richard Dreyfuss will be inducted […]

Find out about upcoming member and service provider events and what else is happening in the community of interest to family businesses! Hilliard Women in Business Luncheon Wednesday, November 15, 2017 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The Reception House at Raymond Memorial Golf Club 3860 Trabue Road, Columbus 43228 Cameron Mitchell said, “The answer is […]

The Halloween industry represents over $8 billion in retail sales, according to CNN. Greater than 70% of adults are expected to participate in this fabulously imaginative holiday. Haunted houses will pop up in old buildings and farms will be transformed to ghoulish fields. Horror films will flood the theatres and might be your personal choice […]