Congratulations to our Award Winners
Equity, LLC received the 2022 Family Business of the Year Award
A Succession Planning Journey Complete – EWJ&J Announces Its Own Transition
Partner and Co-President Kelly Jasin has been named as President of Emens, Wolper, Jacobs & Jasin. Founding Partner Bea Wolper moves to CEO in what many Conway Center members know is the succession planning journey. As Conway Center President and Succession Planning Peer Group facilitator for many years, Bea has spent many years teaching the owners of family businesses how to prepare for a successful transition and then, in turn, let go.
OSHA’s New COVID Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard
OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) for COVID-19 vaccination and testing is officially in the Federal Register. By December 4, employers must comply with nearly all ETS provisions. COVID testing requirements must begin by January 4, 2022.
Webinar Offerings Continue Throughout the Year
Don’t miss the opportunity and convenience of Conway Center webinars! We will continue to partner with our Service Provider members to provide important information on a variety of family business topics. Below are some our scheduled webinars conducted via Zoom – free for all Conway Center members. Sign up today by clicking on the topic …
Family Keys Alphabet – E
From time to time, we’ll post Bea Wolper’s “A-Z Keys to Family Business Success” followed by a question from one of our members on the topic – here’s E: E- Equal. When dealing with family businesses – especially when some family members work in the business and others don’t – “Fair is not always equal, and equal …
Tis the Season!
It’s not too early to protect yourself and your family business employees from seasonal flu. According to the Centers for Disease Control, the flu costs the United States more than $87 billion annually and is responsible for the loss of close to 17 million workdays each flu season. Tens of thousands of people are hospitalized …
Family Keys Alphabet – D
From time to time, we’ll post Bea Wolper’s “A-Z Keys to Family Business Success” followed by a question from one of our members on the topic – here’s D: D- Dynamics of Family Business. One should never underestimate the effect family dynamics have on a successful family business. Remember, in “familybusiness” there is often no space between …
5 Ways to Keep IT Cool This Summer
by Chip Chapman, President of Conway Center for Family Business member Integrated Building Systems Summer weather can overheat technology systems. Prevent costly repairs by following these 5 easy tips to keep your office technology systems cool this summer: Control the temperature. From small equipment rooms to large data centers, work cubicles to private offices, a cool …
Family Keys Alphabet – C
From time to time, we’ll post Bea Wolper’s “A-Z Keys to Family Business Success” followed by a question from one of our members on the topic – here’s C: C- Communication. This is the single most important factor for success—without which the family business will fail. All family members, whether working in the business or not, and non-family managers, …
Learning from Others: The Importance of Advisory Boards
The Importance of an Advisory Board for a Small Family Business By: Suzanne Amstutz – Ohio Power Tool Inc. One of the issues that small businesses face, and especially a family business, is that the founders start their business taking on all the roles in the company. They are the marketing person, accountant, salesperson, human …
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