Rising CEO Peer Group
The Rising CEO Peer Group is for next gens who will be taking a greater leadership position in their family business. The group is by invitation only and there is an additional annual fee to attend.
Service Provider Meeting
Join us for our bi-annual Service Provider meeting. We'll update you on what's happening at the Conway Center, discuss ways for you to engage with our members, and brainstorm about 2026 programming. This is also a great way to get to know other Service Provider members so you can build valuable professional relationships!
Manufacturing/Logistics C-Level Peer Group
This peer group is for C-Level executives in manufacturing or logistics family-owned businesses. The group meets quarterly over breakfast to discuss industry-specific trends and topics, as well as family business issues.
Non-Family C-Suite Leaders Peer Group
For non-family C-suite leaders working in a family business. Peer-to-peer driven, sessions focus on objective and thoughtful insight and advice from those in similar situations. Additional fee to attend. Pre-approval to join and RSVP required.
Next Gen Leaders
Managing, Engaging, and Motivating Your Team - You’re a leader in your family business, but do you know what it takes to foster employee engagement, manage your team effectively, and motivate your employees to work toward the common goal? And what can you learn about management from previous generations? A good leader and a good manager are two different things, as we’ll learn in this session. We’ll discuss what management is all about and set up to go deeper in our October group meeting.
Year-End Essentials: A Cross-Functional Guide for Family Business Leaders
Join industry experts from accounting, banking, sales, IT, HR, and insurance as they share critical year-end considerations for family businesses. Each panelist will provide practical insights and actionable takeaways to help you strengthen your business across key operational areas. Whether you're planning for succession, evaluating technology investments, or optimizing your financial position, this comprehensive session will equip you with the strategic knowledge needed for successful year-end planning.
Leadership Development
The “New” Emotional Intelligence - Emotional intelligence is a term that is used often and rarely understood fully. Especially as generational dynamics continue to create divides between leaders and their team members in family business. Together, we’ll dive deep into the essence of emotional intelligence with a new lens: empathy. This approach not only empowers leaders but all members of your team to be the best versions of themselves improving quality of work, output, and overall results.
Monthly Educational Program: People First Culture: The Family Business Advantage
Family businesses have something special - a natural ability to create genuine, ''people first'' cultures built on trust, shared values, and a long-term vision. Join us as we dive into how nurturing that culture can spark loyalty, bring in great talent, and give you an edge that others just can’t replicate. Discover practical ways to put your values to work and hear straight from a panel of family business members sharing their own stories of how strong culture has helped them grow, inspire their teams, and navigate big changes.