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.
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.
Family Business Spotlight: A Conversation with Howdy Holmes of Chelsea Milling Company, Home of the Iconic "JIFFY" Mix
For over a century, Chelsea Milling Company has built a household name - delivering the iconic ''JIFFY'' Mix with an unwavering commitment to quality, value, and culture. When Howdy Holmes returned to lead the family business, he faced the challenge every next-generation leader knows well: how do you modernize a legacy without losing what made it great? His answer - investing in people, introducing new systems, and staying fiercely committed to core values - offers a masterclass in thoughtful succession and long-term thinking. Join us for an honest, story-driven conversation about the realities of generational transition, building a culture that outlasts any one leader, and what it truly takes to carry a family business into its next chapter.
Golf Outing at Golf Club of Dublin
Join us for a fun and relaxed day of networking, friendly competition, and community-building at the annual Golf Outing at the Golf Club of Dublin. Golfers of all skill levels are welcome to enjoy a true links-style course, great food and beverages throughout the day, and a casual atmosphere that encourages connection among family business leaders and service providers from across Central Ohio. The scramble begins at 9:00 a.m. and wraps up with a buffet reception at 2:00 p.m., offering the perfect opportunity to relax, build new connections, and deepen existing relationships while supporting family business.
HR Roundtable - Designing an Interview Process That Works for You (and How AI Changes the Game)
Hiring the right people is one of the most consequential - and risky - decisions a family business makes. Sharon DeLay, President of GO-HR, will guide you through proven strategies to strengthen your interview process, from structured interviewing and consistent scoring to smarter decision-making and better candidate communication. You'll also explore how AI is reshaping recruiting - where it can be a real time-saver and where it can create compliance, fairness, and reputation pitfalls. Through peer discussion and real-world scenarios, you'll walk away with practical tools to build a smarter, more defensible hiring process.
Leadership Development
Advanced Strategies for Overcoming Family Business Challenges - Designed as an advanced session from 2025, we move beyond foundational problem identification to focus on sophisticated solutions for persistent leadership challenges in family business. Engage with complex scenarios involving alignment, accountability, and motivation, and leave with high-level, practical strategies to overcome these issues.
