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Monthly Educational Program- Women Leading Businesses: Opportunities and Challenges

Date and Time

Thursday Mar 19, 2026
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

7:30 - 8:00 AM Networking/Coffee
8:00 - 9:00 AM Program
9:00 - 9:30 AM Networking/Coffee: Stay after the program to have another cup of coffee and mingle/network with your friends/colleagues or speakers!

Location

Ohio Dominican University
Griffin Student Center - ROOM 258-260
1215 Sunbury Rd.
Columbus, Ohio 43219

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Fees/Admission

Free for Conway Center members and invited guests interested in Conway Center membership.

$50 non-member fee for first time non-family business guests. VIEW guest policy.

The Conway Center for Family Business encourages relationship building and networking among family business members and between service provider members and family business members. However, the Center prohibits direct solicitation in all forms in order to preserve the trust and privacy of our members. VIEW non-solicitation policy.

Website

http://FamilyBusinessCenter.com

Contact Information

Amy Dotts, COO & Events Manager
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Monthly Educational Program- Women Le...

Description

Women Leading Businesses: Opportunities and Challenges

Leadership looks different for everyone, but for women in business, the path is often shaped by unspoken expectations, complex dynamics, and moments that require both confidence and care.

This session creates space for honest conversation about what it really means to lead as a woman today, especially within family-owned and closely held businesses. Through shared experiences and real-world perspectives, we’ll explore how women navigate leadership roles, define success on their own terms, and influence organizations in meaningful ways.

Topics will include:

Stepping into leadership with clarity and presence
Navigating family, legacy, and organizational dynamics
Finding your voice at the table, and knowing when to use it
Growing influence, resilience, and confidence over time

Open to women at every stage of their leadership journey - family members, non-family executives, and emerging leaders - this session also welcomes men who want to listen, learn, and actively champion women’s leadership.

Expect meaningful dialogue, fresh perspective, and the chance to connect with others who understand both the responsibility and the opportunity that come with leading.

Panelists:
Chelsea King Deane, CEO - King Business Interiors
Jane Grote Abell, Executive Chair & Chief Purpose Officer - Donatos Pizza
Genevieve Reiner Mills, COO and In-house Counsel for Oakland Nursery and Director of Oakland Green Interiors

Facilitated by: Sarah Lynch, CPA, Partner-in-Charge of Assurance Services Group - Meaden & Moore

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