26th Annual Family Business Awards and Expo
Celebrate the accomplishments of Central Ohio family businesses at our 26th Annual Family Business Awards & Expo! The Awards Luncheon honors recipients in categories consistent with the success and longevity of a family business: leadership, planning, support, and community service. Come early so that you have enough time to meet and mingle with the many expo participants! Expo hours are from 10am - 12 noon. For more information about the Expo and to register to participate as an exhibitor, view our EXPO page. The Awards luncheon registration deadline is Tuesday, November 5. Attire is business casual. Opportunities for Awards sponsorship and advertising in the Awards Program distributed to over 500 luncheon attendees are available!
Connect with the Conway 10/4/2024
We are hosting a breakfast for new, returning, or any other family business or service provider members interested in learning more about getting the most out of your Conway Center membership! This event will give everyone an opportunity to network with other family business leaders, and to learn more about the history of the Conway Center, its offerings and member benefits.
Conway Strong Peer Group - by invitation only
The Conway Strong CEO Peer Group is for Presidents and CEOs of family-owned businesses. The group is by invitation only and there is an additional annual fee to attend.
Conway Strong Peer Group - by invitation only
The Conway Strong CEO Peer Group is for Presidents and CEOs of family-owned businesses. The group is by invitation only and there is an additional annual fee to attend.
Expo 2024
The Family Business Expo is a wonderful business development opportunity available exclusively to Conway Center members. We are thrilled to offer this event, providing you with the occasion to showcase your business, products, or services to the hundreds of family business leaders and advisors who will attend our 26th Annual Awards Program celebrating the accomplishments of family businesses. NEW this year! All exhibiting companies will be featured in our interactive virtual Expo Directory flipbook to showcase your products and services. Don't miss this amazing once-a-year opportunity to promote your business!
HR Roundtable - You Audit Know: How to Prepare your Family Business
There are several areas of opportunity that you can turn a discerning eye toward and proactively audit to potentially save your family business thousands of dollars and lots of headaches. Conducting internal audits of your HR and HR-related functions isn’t magic – It’s just good business sense! Join us on October 31 to hear spooky stories about what happens when you are not prepared. The typical EEOC settlement is $40,000 but one Ohio company was just ordered to pay $1.25 MILLION in a class action lawsuit. And did you know non-compliant I-9s can cost you several hundred to several thousand dollars per violation? Fines, penalties, and attorney’s fees can add up scary fast! We’ll cover the essential audits you should conduct in broad strokes, including worker’s compensation, handbook, forms, safety, and so much more!
