Centre for Family Business

CFFB Milestones Gala
2024-05-30 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Hacienda Sarria, 1254 Union Station, Kitchener, ON, N2H6K4, Canada

We’re getting the band back together!
2024-04-26 07:30 - 10:00 | Ontario

Mini Market- Big impact How is the labour market doing ?
2024-04-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Doubletree by Hilton, 30 Fairway Road South, Kitchener, ON, Canada
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 across all sectors of the market to gather insights.
Charlene Hofbauer, Executive Director of the WPB will bring an exclusive first look at the trends—both celebratory, and disconcerting—to our members.
Reserve your spot at the link below.

Bring your future to work!
2024-03-22 07:30 - 10:00 | Bingemans, Ballroom “A”, 425 Bingemans Centre Drive, Kitchener, ON, Canada
What’s the agenda, Brenda?
What’s the plan, Stan?
You’ve spent years building your business. It began as a passion, and now you’re looking toward the future
Will one of you children carry on the legacy? Perhaps a niece or nephew or cousin.
You’re invited to bring your future to our March event.
Special guests still to be announced!

What's Love got to do with It?
2024-02-23 07:30 - 10:00 | Bingemans, Ballroom “F”, 425 Bingemans Centre Drive, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Danielle Saputo is part of the Saputo family, founders of one of the largest dairy processers in the world.
As a family business member and legacy coach she knows a few things about bringing the in-laws into the business.
You’ve found the “love of your life”—-but they share another passion—their family owned business.
Now, they want you to be a part of the team.
What does it mean for work-life balance? What are the pitfalls—and the opportunities.
Hear from Danielle on her own experiences as well as our own members who have “been there, done that” For better or worse!

Larry Smith-What does the future hold---and what does it mean for your family business?
2024-01-19 11:30 - 14:00 | Hamton Inn, 55 Benjamin road, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
The Family owned business relationship with the federal government—is much like Canada’s relationship with the United States. “We’re sleeping with an elephant and every move it makes affects us.”
UW Professor and CFFB Favourite Larry Smith returns for another look at the year ahead.
Learn how the big picture issues of intperest rates, federal budgets and–well–politics affects your family owned business.
