Family Business Center


January 2009
8 Register for this event!	Peer Group Meeting – Group: Next Generation Family Business Leaders Thursday, January 8th, 2009 12:00 pm Alumni Hall at Ohio Dominican University Details to follow... This event is for members only (no cost for members).
22 Register for this event!	Implementing Ownership Thinking in Your Family Business Thursday, January 22, 2009 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Alumni Hall at Ohio Dominican University Speaker: Alex Freytag, Vice President of Ownership Thinking - The Business Model for the 21st Century Join us for an engaging and interactive program that will provide family business leaders with an understanding of the Ownership Thinking management system and innovative strategies guaranteed to improve performance. Ownership Thinking, a management system that provides the training and tools to help your employees think and act like owners, can help you to develop a workforce of "ownership thinkers" who become active participants in your company's financial success. Ownership Thinking has helped hundreds of companies diminish or defeat the entitlement mentality that is so pervasive and so devastating in our country and to replace it with cultures of earning. Based on the theory that human beings do not gain self esteem through unearned compensation, empty praise or false security, but rather through achievement, Ownership Thinking helps employees and organizations realize their potential and create wealth where wealth might never have been created. After implementing Ownership Thinking, businesses have outperformed their competitors by 30% or more, and retained valuable employees at a 200% better rate. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC No cost for members $35 for non-members Get more info on this event!
February 2009
12 Register for this event!	Peer Group Meeting – Group: Next Generation Family Business Leaders Thursday, February 12, 2009 12:00 pm Alumni Hall at Ohio Dominican University Details to follow... This event is for members only (no cost for members).
19 Register for this event!	Finance and Credit – What Family Businesses Should Expect From Lenders Today Thursday, February 19, 2009 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Alumni Hall at Ohio Dominican University With the media shouting about how banks are not lending and with receivables piling up for many family businesses, we are fortunate to have, as speakers for this educational program, top officers of two outstanding local banks. Tom Dunson, Vice President of Commerce Bank, and Harvey Glick, CEO of Insight Bank, will talk to us about how to finance your business during these tough times. There will be plenty of opportunities for questions, including: Are there banks that have money to lend?" "How does my business go about obtaining these funds?" "Exactly what should I do?" "How do I approach a bank that is new to me?" "What information do I need to provide to the banker?" "What are the best terms that I can get on a loan?" "How long should I expect to wait for an answer as to whether a bank will loan money to my business?" "How do I go about obtaining money from other sources?" OPEN TO THE PUBLIC No cost for members $35 for non-members Get more info on this event!
March 2009
12 Register for this event!	Peer Group Meeting – Group: Next Generation Family Business Leaders Thursday, March 12, 2009 12:00 pm Alumni Hall at Ohio Dominican University Details to follow... This event is for members only (no cost for members).
19 Register for this event!	Run-Improve-Grow Proven Growth and Improvement System to Help Leaders Manage More Effectively Thursday, March 19, 2009 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Alumni Hall at Ohio Dominican University Ray Attiyah, Founder and Chief Innovation Officer of Definity Partners and Steve Schmitt, Vice President of Operations of Jet Container, describe how Definity's proven Run-Improve-Grow approach has improved the effectiveness of Jet Container Company's leadership team, increased productivity of their employees and produced measurable growth for them. Run-Improve-Grow is a management tool that can help family business owners achieve quantifiable results by examining how their leaders allocate their time at work. Both managers and owners will learn how to focus on new opportunities and strategic initiatives that drive growth by delegating day-to-day responsibilities to employees and empowering them to make quick decisions. Learn how tasks that revolve around running a business can be reassigned so that family business owners can focus more of their time and energy on improving and growing their business and significantly increase their growth rate and improve their bottom line. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC No cost for members $35 for non-members Get more info on this event!
April 2009
9 Register for this event!	Peer Group Meeting – Group: Next Generation Family Business Leaders Thursday, April 9th, 2009 12:00 pm Alumni Hall at Ohio Dominican University Details to follow... This event is for members only (no cost for members).
16 Register for this event!	Closing the Gap – Understanding Generational Issues in Family Business Thursday, April 16, 2009 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Alumni Hall at Ohio Dominican University National statistics indicate that only 30% of family-owned businesses will survive the transition of leadership from the first generation to the second and only 12% will survive the transition from the second generation to the third. Beyond that, the statistics only get more dismal. So why is leadership transition so difficult for family-owned businesses? Paul Bordner of Laser Reproductions, Jason Mlicki of Mlicki, and Kevin Schoedinger of Schoedinger Funeral and Cremation Service, all next generation leaders, will shed light on the generational issues that can impact family-owned businesses. This experienced panel, moderated by organizational consultant Thaddeus O'Brien, PhD., will explore the value of having a solid infrastructure in place prior to the transfer of leadership and the challenge of implementing change at a business started by a parent or grandparent. In addition, they will provide insight into the issues surrounding the addition of non-family members into key leadership positions and the removal of employees who find it impossible to adapt to change. Understanding the concerns and issues faced by those in line to lead your business will help owners think about, talk about and plan for their own succession process. Find out how to help junior family members gain the respect of company employees as soon as they enter the business and learn what you can do to bridge the gap between multiple generations in your family business. The stories shared by our panelists are real. The advice they offer will be sound. And you will benefit from their experience. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC No cost for members $35 for non-members Get more info on this event!
May 2009
14 Register for this event!	Peer Group Meeting – Group: Next Generation Family Business Leaders Thursday, May 14th, 2009 12:00 pm Alumni Hall at Ohio Dominican University Details to follow... This event is for members only (no cost for members).
21 Register for this event!	Re-Think Your Marketing Efforts – New Ideas to Promote Your Family Business Thursday, May 21, 2009 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Alumni Hall at Ohio Dominican University Just because the economy is making it more challenging for your business to be successful, there is no reason to abandon your marketing and communications efforts. In fact, they may be more important than ever to connect with your customers and prospects in new and meaningful ways. But figuring out how you can continue to reach your customers without busting your budget can present a challenge to family businesses even in the best of times. A lively discussion, will include five Central Ohio marketing and advertising experts: Kelly Borth of GREENCREST, Dave Keller of Triad, Jason Mlicki of Mlicki, Amy Marshall of Webbed Marketing, and Bryan Huber of huber+co and be moderated by Rick Miller of Rick Miller Communications. From social networking to improving your web presence to reaching key audiences, our panel will offer high-value suggestions for marketing strategies to strengthen your family business. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC No cost for members $35 for non-members Get more info on this event!
June 2009
11 Register for this event!	Peer Group Meeting – Group: Next Generation Family Business Leaders Thursday, June 11th, 2009 12:00 pm Alumni Hall at Ohio Dominican University Details to follow... This event is for members only (no cost for members).
July 2009
9 Register for this event!	Peer Group Meeting – Group: Next Generation Family Business Leaders Thursday, July 9th, 2009 12:00 pm Alumni Hall at Ohio Dominican University Details to follow... This event is for members only (no cost for members).
August 2009
13 Register for this event!	Peer Group Meeting – Group: Next Generation Family Business Leaders Thursday, Aug 13th, 2009 12:00 pm Alumni Hall at Ohio Dominican University Details to follow... This event is for members only (no cost for members).
September 2009
10 Register for this event!	Peer Group Meeting – Group: Next Generation Family Business Leaders Thursday, Sept 10th, 2009 12:00 pm Alumni Hall at Ohio Dominican University Details to follow... This event is for members only (no cost for members).
17 Register for this event!	Will Your Family Business Benefit From an Advisory Board? Yes! Tips From Family Business Owners Who Have Used Advisory Boards Effectively Thursday, September 17, 2009 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Alumni Hall at Ohio Dominican University Details to follow... OPEN TO THE PUBLIC No cost for members $35 for non-members Get more info on this event!
October 2009
8 Register for this event!	Peer Group Meeting – Group: Next Generation Family Business Leaders Thursday, Oct 8th, 2009 12:00 pm Alumni Hall at Ohio Dominican University Details to follow... This event is for members only (no cost for members).
15 Register for this event!	New Economic Conditions Require New Strategies for Family Business – Creating a Strategic Plan That Will Work Thursday, October 15, 2009 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Alumni Hall at Ohio Dominican University Details to follow... OPEN TO THE PUBLIC No cost for members $35 for non-members Get more info on this event!
November 2009
12 Register for this event!	Peer Group Meeting – Group: Next Generation Family Business Leaders Thursday, Nov 12th, 2009 12:00 pm Alumni Hall at Ohio Dominican University Details to follow... This event is for members only (no cost for members).
December 2009
3 Register for this event!	The Best Gift You Can Give Your Family and Yourself is a Succession Plan for Your Family Business – Thursday, December 3, 2009 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Alumni Hall at Ohio Dominican University Details to follow... OPEN TO THE PUBLIC No cost for members $35 for non-members Get more info on this event!
10 Register for this event!	Peer Group Meeting – Group: Next Generation Family Business Leaders Thurs, Dec 10th, 2009 12:00 pm Alumni Hall at Ohio Dominican University Details to follow... This event is for members only (no cost for members).
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