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For Immediate Release:
4-2-2008
Conway Family Business
Center to host forum April 19
The Conway Family Business Center of Central Ohio for the first time is
hosting an all-day event dedicated to issues facing family-owned or
family-controlled businesses.
The event, "Achieving Long-Term Family Business Success," is scheduled for
April 19 at Ohio Dominican University and will feature nationally-recognized
speaker Sam Lane.
The event is the first of the center's plans to expand its programming
thanks to a $1 million donation that was made to the organization earlier
this year by James R. Conway, former owner of Marion Steel Co. Conway sold
the company more than two years ago for more than $110 million.
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For Immediate Release: 2 -1-2008
$1M donation gives Family Business Center means to expand
After rebuilding and then selling a nearby steel plant, an entrepreneur
is giving the Family Business Center of Central Ohio an unexpected gift
that will allow it to expand its services. James R. Conway, the former
owner of Marion Steel Co., is giving the center $1 million, a major
endorsement of its mission and money that will enable it to offer
services more broadly throughout Central Ohio. The gift comes more than
two years after Conway sold Marion Steel for approximately $110.7
million, and it gives a boost to an organization that has been operating
on a shoestring budget. "This will double our income," said J. Richard
Emens, the center's volunteer executive director. "We're very excited
about the gift."
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For Immediate Release:
1-9-2008
Family Business Center
Welcomes Drovdlic to Advisory Board
COLUMBUS, Ohio–The Family Business Center of Central Ohio, a
not-for-profit organization dedicated to assisting family-owned business
through educational resources and networking, welcomes Robert M.
Drovdlic, director of the Global Consulting Partnership, to its advisory
board. “Since joining the Center in 2004, I have had the opportunity to
more intimately learn about the unique challenges that family-owned
businesses face and have been able to use the Family Business Center as
a resource in my professional practice.” said Drovdlic.
In
addition to his role at the Family Business Center, Drovdlic is active
in the Westerville Chamber of Commerce as a board member and program
chair. He is a member of the Worthington United Methodist Church.
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For Immediate Release: 10-2-2007
Family Business
Center Launches Peer Group for Next Generation Leaders
COLUMBUS, Ohio—The Family Business Center of Central Ohio will kick-off
its new peer advisory group for next generation business leaders in
January 2008.
The Next Generation Peer Group is targeted to individuals between the
ages of 21-39 who plan to have a significant leadership role in a family
business within the next decade. The group setting will provide a
structured, confidential environment under the direction of a skilled
facilitator, where peer-to-peer exchanges enhance individual
decision-making processes. This is critical for those committed to
developing the skills necessary to successfully lead their family’s
business.
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For Immediate Release: 11-1-2007
Study: Family
businesses growing steady and strong but face future risks
2007 American Family Business Survey highlights opportunities and
challenges for family firms across the U.S.
(November 1, 2007) -- Family businesses are optimistic about their
robust growth but not completely immune to future challenges, according
to a survey released today and sponsored by Massachusetts Mutual Life
Insurance Company (MassMutual), the Family Firm Institute, and the Cox
Family Enterprise Center at the Kennesaw State University Coles College
of Business. Increasingly led by women and driven by strong ethical and
family-oriented values, family businesses are most at risk for financial
troubles centered on the lack of formal succession planning and
preparation, and the personal financial issues of family business
owners, according to the study.
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For Immediate Release: 7-14-2007
Family Business
Center Adds McAuliffe to Advisory Board
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Family Business Center of Central Ohio, a
not-for-profit organization dedicated to assisting family-owned business
through educational resources and networking, welcomes Thomas D.
McAuliffe, chairman and founder of Commerce National Bank, to its
advisory board.
“The Family Business Center is truly dedicated to advancing central
Ohio’s family businesses,” said McAuliffe. “Coming from a background in
which my father and maternal grandfather were family business owners, it
is an honor to have the opportunity to provide support for such an
organization.”
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For Immediate Release: 5-22-2007
Family Business
Center Welcomes Coen to Advisory Board
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Family Business Center of Central Ohio, a
not-for-profit organization dedicated to assisting family-owned business
through educational resources and networking, welcomes Andrew Coen, CPA,
president of the accounting and management consulting firm Norman,
Jones, Enlow & Co., to its advisory board.
Coen also serves as the Family Business Center’s treasurer.
“I
enthusiastically support the mission of the Family Business Center,”
said Coen. “I look forward to serving as the organization’s treasurer
and to my work as a member of the board.”
In
addition to his new role with the Family Business Center, Coen currently
serves as a board member for the Rotary Club of
Reynoldsburg/Pickerington, Suburban East YMCA, Friends of the Columbus
Metropolitan Library and Associated Builders and Contractors of Central
Ohio. Coen is the past president of the Reynoldsburg Area Chamber of
Commerce.
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For Immediate Release: 4-24-2007
Family Business
Center to Offer Expertise on Determining the Value of Family-Owned
Businesses
COLUMBUS, Ohio—The Family Business Center of Central Ohio will hold a
networking event and an educational program, “Do You Know the Value of
Your Family Business?” on Thursday, May 17, in Alumni Hall at Ohio
Dominican University.
The networking event will begin at 7:30 a.m. and will provide an
opportunity for family business professionals to meet and create
business connections with other central Ohio family business associates.
The educational program will follow at 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. Presenters
will include Tim McDaniel, CPA, ASA, CBA, CBI, managing director of Rea
Strategic Solutions; Chief Executive Officer of Norman, Jones, Enlow &
Co., Andrew Coen, MT, CPA; and Brian D. Bornino, CPA/ABV, CFA, CBA,
director of valuation services of GBQ Consulting, LLC.
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For Immediate Release:
2-26-2007
Family Business Center Roundtable to Discuss Vacations with Extended
Family Members
COLUMBUS, Ohio—The Family Business Center of Central Ohio will hold an
educational roundtable discussion, “Family Business Travel: Travel Ideas
for the Extended Family and for Use as Employee Incentives,” on
Thursday, March 15, from 7:30 to 9 a.m. in Alumni Hall at Ohio Dominican
University.
The program will feature Susan and Robin Schneider, twin sisters and
managing partners of Twin Horizons Travel. Susan and Robin will share
effective strategies to combine business meetings with leisure travel
and how family business owners can ensure that travel can become a
deductible business expense. They will also provide suggestions on some
of the best vacation destinations for trips with extended family members
as well as how and why travel agents can structure and negotiate a
getaway that will be enjoyed by any family member.
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For Immediate Release:
1-03-2007
Family Business Center Roundtable to Discuss When to Seek Help From
Outside Investors
COLUMBUS, Ohio—The Family Business Center of Central Ohio will hold an
educational roundtable discussion, “Remain Independent or Utilize
Outside Investors to Grow a Family Business? “on Thursday, January 18,
from 7:30 to 9 a.m. in Alumni Hall at Ohio Dominican University.
The program will feature Chris Doody, one of the founders of Bravo
Development Company, the parent company of the elite restaurants Bravo
Cucina Italiana, Brio Tuscan Grille and Bon Vie. Under the family’s
leadership, Bravo Development Company grew to 58 restaurants in 21
states. Intent on maintaining the company’s growth and vitality, the
family determined additional capital and industry expertise would be
required. The Doody family sold the business to outside investors in
June of 2006 as a way to achieve their goals for Bravo Development
Company while maintaining a 20% stake in its future.
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For Immediate Release: 9-28-2006
Family Business
Center to Hold Roundtable on Growing Assets Outside the Family Business
COLUMBUS, Ohio—The Family Business Center of Central Ohio will hold a
Roundtable Program, “Growing Assets Outside the Family Business,” on
Thursday, October 19, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. in Alumni Hall at Ohio
Dominican University.
The program will feature panelists from Mass Mutual, Mellon, Merrill
Lynch, National City, and First Merchants Trust, an affiliate of
Commerce National Bank. Topics will highlight the stock markets and our
economy.
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For Immediate Release: 6-29-2006
Family Business
Center of Central Ohio Accepting Nominations for Outstanding
Family-Owned Businesses
COLUMBUS, Ohio— The
Family Business Center of Central Ohio is accepting nominations for its
eighth annual Family Business of the Year Awards, which honor exemplary
family-owned businesses in central Ohio.
Awards will be given in
four categories this year, which include small, medium and large
companies, and a new category for emerging family businesses that have
been in business for five years or less. Judging criteria is based on a
history of business success, growth and innovation; excellent family
dynamics and communication; and unique characteristics that foster
employee recruitment, satisfaction and retention.
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For Immediate Release: 2-23-2006
Family Business
Center Focus on Non-Family Employee Issues
COLUMBUS, Ohio—The
Family Business Center of Central Ohio will hold an educational program,
will hold a roundtable program, “Who Can You Trust?: Dealing with
Non-Family Management Issues,” on Thursday, March 16, from 7:30 to 9
a.m. in Alumni Hall at Ohio Dominican University. Kyle Lucus, president
of Capitol Tunneling, will lead the discussion and share his personal
experience of losing key long-time employees who left to form a
competing business. Lucus will also discuss the many lessons he learned
from the situation and how to deal successfully with non-family officers
and employees.
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For Immediate Release: 1-24-2006
Family Business
Center of Central Ohio to Hold Program On the Power of Publicity
COLUMBUS, Ohio—The
Family Business Center of Central Ohio will hold an educational program,
“Impact Your Family Business with the Power of Publicity,” on Thursday,
February 16 from 8 to 11 a.m. in Alumni Hall at Ohio Dominican
University. Kelly Borth, APR, CBC, president of GREENCREST Marketing,
Advertising and Public Relations, will present strategies for working
with the media and the value of establishing a media relations program
within a family business. Borth has assisted countless organizations
reach their business goals through aggressive public relations
initiatives.
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For Immediate Release: 1-5-2006
Family Business Endowed Scholarship Established Maish
Family Gives $50,000 to Ohio Dominican University
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Judy and Tom Maish, on behalf of their family, have
donated funds to establish a Family Business Endowed Scholarship at Ohio
Dominican University. Mr. Maish is a long standing Advisory Board Member
of the Family Business Center of Central Ohio which is located on the
campus of Ohio Dominican. Their gift was recently announced and
presented to Dr. Jack Calareso, President of Ohio Dominican, at the
Family Business Center’s 7th Annual Family Business Awards Luncheon held
on November 10, 2005.
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For Immediate Release: 1-5-2006
Roundtable to Focus on Financial Security of Family-Owned Businesses
COLUMBUS, Ohio—The
Family Business Center of Central Ohio will hold a roundtable
discussion, “Transferring Your Family Business Success Into Long Term
Family Wealth,” on Thursday, January 19, from 7:30 to 9 a.m. in Alumni
Hall at Ohio Dominican University. David Daugherty, president of
EmergiTech, Inc., will share strategies for ensuring the financial
security of personal family wealth and the future of family businesses.
Bill Calvert of Merrill Lynch Global Private Group and Rob Mason of
Merrill Lynch Business Financial Services will lead the discussion on
the importance of financial goals, financial planning, investment
management, asset allocation and investment strategies for family
businesses.
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For Immediate Release: 1-5-2006
Family Business Center
Launches Peer Group for Women
Women Family Business Leaders Group Kicks Off in January
COLUMBUS, Ohio—The
Family Business Center of Central Ohio has established a peer advisory
group, Women Family Business Leaders, for women in family-owned
business. Bea Wolper, Family Business Center of Central Ohio advisory
board member and partner in the law firm of Chester, Willcox and Saxbe,
will launch the first meeting with a presentation entitled “Are You
Getting the Respect You Deserve? Professional Advice for Women Family
Business Leaders.” The event will be held on Monday, January 30, from
7:30 to 9 a.m. in the Neighborhood House at Ohio Dominican University.
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