Next Gen Leaders
What Do Great Managers Do? - It’s been said that average managers play checkers, while great managers play chess (Marcus Buckingham, Harvard Business Review). So much of that ability is based on knowing your people and having a deep understanding of their gifts and potential. This session is based around that knowledge and will provide tools to help identify employees’ strengths and manage effectively according to the needs of our family business and our employees.
Live Webinar: Diversifying Your Family Business: Is Owning a Franchise the Solution?
Diversifying your family business: Is owning a franchise the solution? Family businesses face unique challenges when it comes to growth, stability, and passing the torch to the next generation. In this webinar, we’ll explore whether franchising could be the right path to diversify your family business. We will cover: The proven system of a franchise model 5 franchise industries to investigate now (and why) Costs and funding opportunities Timing and exit strategies Join us to find out if owning a franchise is the solution for your family’s future.
Member Sponsored Event: Cybersecurity Awareness Month - State of the Industry Webinar
Current State of Cyber Security and AI
Member Sponsored Event: ColumbUS GIVES | Giving Beyond the Check
ColumbUS GIVES is a new initiative of the Columbus Foundation designed to unite for-profit businesses and nonprofit organizations in the Columbus Region. Our goal? A stronger, more connected community where giving back is a part of doing business. Join Nevin Bansal with Outreach Promos and Small Biz Cares for this session. Your business can make a meaningful difference for local charities without ever needing to write a check. There are so many ways to give, including volunteering, gifts of goods or services, and creative promotions that engage your customers in your passions. Come learn from local leaders who have set the bar for giving in diverse ways, and start planning how you can, too!
Women in Family Business Roundtable
In this session, we will discuss the implications of failing to plan for the exit of a key player in a family business, either through voluntary termination, disability or death. What is the default plan, and what pitfalls can you expect?
Monthly Educational Program: Navigating Redemption Issues
Navigating Redemption Issues Join us as we discuss strategies for managing buy-outs, valuation disputes, and maintaining business continuity. Hear from our family business panelists on what has worked - and what hasn't! Key Topics: Structuring redemption agreements Business valuation methods Financing redemption obligations Tax implications of share transfers Dispute resolution frameworks Panelists: Chris Knoppe, President - New City Homes & CBUS OZ Funds Jay Amstutz, 2nd Gen President - Ohio Power Tool Ken Heiberger, Founder - Heiberger Paving Facilitated by: John Shockley, PNC Bank
EOS Integrators
This group is for EOS Integrators or the equivalent on the leadership team. These facilitated sessions will 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.
Leadership Development
Creating High Performing Teams - As your family business grows, so do the needs of your team members. Rather than hiring individuals that we like or who think like we do, we’ll spend time dissecting the best approaches to building high performing teams, retaining talent, and impacting the performance of the organization.
