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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.

Bring your future to work

Friday March 22nd

7:30 to 10 AM 

 Ballroom A

425 Bingemans Centre Drive

Kitchener, ON 

 

You’ve spent years building your business.   Perhaps it began as your own passion, or maybe, you’re carrying on the business from a previous generation. 

At some point you will make the decision. 

Where do we go from here?

If you haven’t thought about that–you should. 

Will your legacy pass on to a child–a nephew–or a trusted employee?

Join one of our newest members as they discuss the challenge of looking ahead 

Hear from Simon Fallows of Freedom for Founders on the complicating factors surrounding your plan. 

And come prepared to tell your own story!

 

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!

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.

Nicole Guse, in addition to performing and teaching music is the creator and director of Sentimental Journey 2–a production making it’s debut in May!

 

 

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

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.

Steve Wagler of Josslin Insurance
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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.

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PartTimeCFO

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.

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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:

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PWC

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