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.
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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The CFFB’s sponsors provide our membership with invaluable insight and experience. Listen to how our partnership with these companies can benefit you.
Our Valued Sponsors
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
CANCELLED: IP and Innovation ICD
📅 Date: Thursday, November 20th, 2025
🕓 Time: 5 pm to 7 pm
📍Location: Lazaridis Hall – 64 University Ave W, Waterloo, ON
Presented by ICD, in partnership with Lazaridis School of Business and in collaboration with CFFB.
Enjoy a dynamic fireside chat featuring:
Kyle Murray, Dean of the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics. Kyle brings a global academic background and deep expertise in innovation and behavior change. His research blends psychology and economics to explore how people make decisions, and he’s advised Fortune 50 companies, governments, and startups around the world.
Sid Paquette, Head of RBCx – RBC’s innovation arm supporting Canadian tech and life sciences companies through every stage of growth. Sid is a serial tech investor and former Managing Partner at OMERS Ventures, with a passion for helping entrepreneurs bring bold ideas to life.
Networking Reception to Follow
Connect with fellow Centre for Family Business members, ICD members, governance professionals, and industry leaders over refreshments after the presentation.
Limited seats available. Be sure to register early to secure your spot!
JINGLE AND MINGLE
📅 Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
🕓 Time: 5:00 pm to 7pm
📍Location: Centre in the Square – 101 Queen St N, Kitchener, ON
Let’s wrap up the year together with warmth and cheer at our annual holiday gathering in the inviting Platinum Lounge at Centre in the Square.
It’s the perfect time to reflect on the past year, reconnect with fellow members, and strengthen the bonds that make our CFFB community thrive. Enjoy festive drinks and tasty bites in a cozy setting designed for heartfelt conversations and shared celebration.