Our Featured Programs & Services
The Centre for Family Business was established in 1997 as a support to family businesses in the Waterloo Region and surrounding areas. Today, CFFB is comprised of over 55 family businesses representing a broad spectrum of industries and ranging in size from just a few to several hundred employees. Join our family of businesses and explore how we can help yours.
mini market-big impact
In partnership with the Workforce Planning Board of Waterloo Wellington Dufferin.
Thursday April 18th
1 to 3 PM
DoubleTree by Hilton
30 Fairway Road South
Kitchener, ON
Hiring and retaining talent is one of the biggest issues facing all members of the Centre for Family Business.
Every two years the Workforce Planning Board surveys hundreds of businesses crossing all sectors to gather insight.
Charlene Hofbauer, Executive Director of the WPB will bring an exclusive first look at the trends–both celebratory and disconcerting—to our members.
Register at the link below
we're getting the band back together
https://thewesternswingauthority.com/The Jacksons. The Osmonds. Sly and the Family Stone.
The Partridge Family!
(OK the last one doesn’t count)
Friday April 26th
7:30 to 10 AM
Bingemans
Ballroom A
425 Bingeman Centre Drive
Kitchener ON
It’s difficult enough to run a family owned business.
Now let’s try it in the entertainment industry. We’re thrilled to welcome some of Waterloo Region’s successful artists to our stage.
Jamie Warren is generally considered the most awarded male artist in the Canadian Country Music Industry. He’s been a Juno award nominee, and a multiple winner at the Ontario Country Music Awards
The Guse Family has been making music for some 30 years.
Shane Guse is a multiple winner of fiddler of the year at the Canadian Country Music awards, and has recorded with artists ranging from Colin James to Richard Marx.
Stacey Lee Guse , along with Shane are featured performers with The Western Swing Authority
2024 CFFB milestones Gala !
Thursday May 30th
6 to 9 PM
Hacienda Sereda
Fun Food and Fellowship!
Join your friends and colleagues for a night of celebration!
Delicious food from Little Mushroom Catering!
Enjoy the musical stylings of Mark Wilms!
Bring your competitive spirit for our family based musical trivia competition!
Fun and Frivolity generously sponsored by Knapp Fasteners.
Get your picture snapped at our AI enabled photo booth…..and much more to come
Early bird tickets for your team members are available at $100 until May 1st. Register at the link below.
CFFB Podcast:
Family Business Matters
Listen to our latest episodes of Family Business Matters, featuring our members’ stories, experiences and successes in their family businesses.
Member Testimonials
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As a long time CFFB member, I can’t express enough how much the CFFB has helped me over the years. The Support, the Education and Energizing has helped me navigate a “Family” business through the many ups and downs that most family businesses encounter.
Every family business in the area should be a member!
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Our Valued Sponsors
The CFFB’s sponsors provide our membership with invaluable insight and experience. Listen to how our partnership with these companies can benefit you.
Josslin Insurance has brokers who specialize in insurance solutions for home, auto, business, farm, disability and life, finding the right coverage for you, your business and your employee benefits program.
CFFB members may also save up to 15% off their home and auto insurance through Josslin.
The Part Time CFO Services LLP team provides in-house accounting and finance help to work with your existing staff. Our team members have valuable insights and are trusted, strategic business partners who collaboratively work with family or private enterprises, building and implementing customized financial and management solutions.
Our team at Richardson Wealth is available to support your business vision and help you fully realize your long-term goals with an integrated approach to family and wealth planning. Fundamental issues involving tax, investing, insurance and succession planning can’t be dealt with effectively as stand-alone topics. Here are some of the key issues we can help with:
- Tax efficient corporate and personal investing
- Integrated Financial Planning
- Individual Pension Plans
- Insurance Planning
- Business Succession Planning
- Preparing for a Business Sale
With more than 170 years of experience in serving family enterprises like yours, our team of dedicated professionals brings deep knowledge and offers a wide range of services to help you grow your company today while protecting your wealth and supporting your legacy. We understand the challenges you face, but we also appreciate how your unique strengths as a family business are an integral part of your success.
No matter where you are on your business journey, we’re at your side to help you craft the right approach to addressing your needs across your business, including:
- Continuity and succession planning
- Defining purpose and values with a family charter
- Tax and wealth planning
- Family management and conflict management
- Board composition and responsibilities
- Digital strategy and transformation
- Revenue models and efficiency improvements
- Financing and deal opportunities
- Family and business governance
Wednesday December 1