Monthly Educational Program: Mergers, Acquisitions, and Partnerships: Opportunities and Pitfalls for Family Firms
Date and Time
Thursday Apr 16, 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
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.
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.
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Amy Dotts, COO & Events Manager
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Description
Mergers, Acquisitions, and Partnerships: Opportunities and Pitfalls for Family Firms
Growth is exciting, but for family-owned businesses, it’s rarely just a financial decision. Mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships can accelerate opportunity, expand market reach, and position a company for long-term sustainability. They can also introduce unexpected challenges around control, culture, and family dynamics.
Join us for a conversation designed specifically for family firms navigating strategic growth decisions. Our panel will explore when acquisitions, mergers, or partnerships truly make sense, and when they don’t. We’ll dig into how families can balance opportunity with legacy, governance, and alignment across generations.
We’ll also examine one of the most underestimated factors in any deal: culture. Why does cultural fit so often determine success or failure? And how can family businesses avoid common post-transaction pitfalls?
Whether you’re actively considering a transaction or simply planning for the future, this session will offer thoughtful insight and practical takeaways to help you grow wisely and sustainably.
Panelists:
Facilitated by: Nathan Meisberger, Vice President, Private Business Advisory, J.P. Morgan Chase
