Energizing Family Business People
In early 2019, Dirk Schlimm delivered the keynote presentation at CFFB’s inaugural Signature Event. That was a very exciting day for the record-setting crowd of CFFB members and our family-business…
Family Business Story Summary – BobCat Of The Tri Cities
Trevor Sloan shared the story of Bob Cat of the Tri Cities with CFFB at our January luncheon,. Trevor shared the process that he went through starting and growing their…
Family Business Story – Dana Shortt Gourmet
Dana shared how important the support and influences of family is during the building of a business during the 15 years. Some of the key learning that Dana shared with…
Family Business Story Summary – MRC Wireless
Charlie, Sheri, Martin & Steven shared in presenting the MRC Wireless family business story. As with many family businesses, challenges were faced & dealt with as the company grew to…
Family Business Story Summary
Frey’s HatcheryAden Frey shared the story about a long time family business in Waterloo Region. In fact, this year they are celebrating 70 years of service to the Region and…
Family Business Story Summary
Imagine – your own personal ice cream machine – well actually several machines. At the January lunch, Gina Ruttan not only told us about her business – The Fro.Zen Trolley…
Gibson Sound & Vision Family Business Story Summary
Gibson Sound & Vision has recently celebrated 60 years of service to Waterloo Region. Some of the values that carried them through the years include: making sure customers are looked…
Family Business Success Story – Knapp Fasteners
Submitted by Rick Baker – Spirited Leaders Words on a roadside billboard: “9 out of 10 Screwdrivers Prefer Knapp Screws.” Isn’t it tough to argue with a success rate like that! And, that’s…
Family Business Success Story – Menno S. Martin
Submitted by Rick Baker – Spirited Leaders As soon as you enter the offices of Menno S. Martin Contractor Limited, you will notice it is a comfortable place. That was my first impression,…
Family Business Success Story – Flanagan Foodservice Inc.
Submitted by Rick Baker – Spirited Leaders Flanagan Foodservice Inc. is another local family business success story. The members of our Centre For Family Business, CFFB, got to learn some of the amazing Flanagan…