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 *Note Room Change to Pres Dining Rm
Embrace Conflict, Confrontation, and Collaboration - Some of us thrive on conflict. Others of us try to avoid it as much as possible. No matter how we feel about it, it is necessary for growth and success. Confrontation is a component of conflict and requires an intentional approach. When we can reframe our beliefs around these two areas, we can transform difficult situations into collaborative efforts that build trust and strengthen our family business.
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Family Business Showcase at CityScapes
CityScapes, Inc. is proud to host a Family Business Showcase on Thursday, April 9. Founded in 1987, CityScapes is a second-generation, family-owned business specializing in the design, fabrication, and installation of innovative architectural products - and the 2024 recipient of the Conway Center Family Business Succession Planning Award. Join the Cullinan family for food, drinks, and a tour of their 200,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility as they share how CityScapes has grown while staying true to its founding values - and how the next generation is leading the way forward.
Monthly Educational Program: 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.
EOS Integrators
This group is for EOS Integrators or the equivalent on the leadership team. These facilitated sessions provide group members the opportunity to get and share advice on EOS best practices as well as implementation challenges and other issues they are facing.
Leadership Development
The Leader as Conflict Mediator This session provides the essential toolkit for managing high-stakes relational challenges. You'll gain practical strategies for navigating conflict, facilitating successful change management, and initiating difficult conversations while actively building and nurturing the trust that underpins a resilient family business.
Conway Strong Peer Group
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.
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.
