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Monthly Educational Program: People First Culture: The Family Business Advantage

Date and Time

Thursday Sep 18, 2025
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 - ROOMS 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: People F...

Description

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.

Key Takeaways:

Turn your family business culture into a unique competitive advantage
Build trust and connection across generations
Attract and keep top talent through values-driven leadership
Lean on culture when facing transitions or change
Convert shared values into measurable results

Panelists:
Jamie Barcelona - VP People Services, Donatos
Kent Johnson - CEO, Highlights for Children
John Ness - CEO, ODW Logistics
Michael Schoedinger - President, Schoedinger Funeral & Cremation Services

Facilitated by: Laura Cooke, Positive Foundry

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