Monthly Educational Program - Talent & Balance: Attracting and Keeping Top Performers While Building a Sustainable Workplace
Date and Time
Thursday Sep 17, 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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Contact Information
Amy Dotts, COO & Events Manager
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Description
Talent & Balance: Attracting and Keeping Top Performers While Building a Sustainable Workplace
Today’s workforce is looking for more than just a paycheck, they want purpose, flexibility, growth opportunities, and a workplace culture that supports long-term success. For family businesses, balancing high performance expectations with sustainable leadership and employee wellbeing can be especially challenging.
This program will explore how family businesses can attract and retain top talent while building a healthy, resilient workplace culture that supports both business goals and personal sustainability. Panelists will share practical strategies around leadership, culture, flexibility, burnout prevention, employee engagement, and creating environments where people genuinely want to stay and grow.
Whether you’re struggling to hire, looking to improve retention, or simply trying to build a stronger workplace for the future, this conversation will offer valuable insights for family business leaders at every stage.
Panelists:
Sonya Ahola James - Executive Vice President, Ahola
Miranda Boyle - Owner, THREAD
Jon Fox - General Manager, ACE Hardware - Sunbury, New Albany, Westerville
Facilitated by: Debbie Long - Business Development Manager, Clark Schaefer Hackett
