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SUMMARY:Centre for Family Business Milestones and Fundraising Gala
DESCRIPTION:Be part of the celebration at the 2026 CFFB Milestones Gala on Thursday\, May 21 at the Westmount Golf and Country Club. \nThis is our signature evening — a chance to celebrate the milestones of our member families\, partners\, advisors\, welcome new faces to the community\, and raise funds that go directly into the programming and initiatives that make the Centre what it is. \nThe evening includes a four-course seated dinner\, a silent auction\, and — weather permitting a cocktail reception on the terrace overlooking the 18th hole. \nWe encourage members to purchase a table and bring family\, colleagues\, or someone you think should know about the CFFB. \nSponsorship opportunities are available for organizations looking to support the Centre’s mission and engage directly with our membership. We also invite contributions to our silent auction\, an important part of the evening that helps raise additional funds for our programs. \n\n\nWine Sponsor: $3\,500\nTitle Sponsor: $7\,500\nSilent Auction Supporter: Donations of items\, experiences\, or services are welcomed and will be showcased to all attendees.\n\n📋 Register Here!
URL:https://cffb.ca/event/centre-for-family-business-milestones-gala/
LOCATION:Westmount Golf And Country Club\, 50 Inverness Drive\, Kitchener\, Ontario
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SUMMARY:CFFB Annual General Meeting with Speaker Neil Thornton
DESCRIPTION:We look forward to welcoming members to our Annual General Meeting this September\, bringing members together to reflect on our accomplishments\, strengthen community connections\, and discuss the year ahead. \nLead Change with a Strategic Plan that Actually Works with Neil Thornton | Hint: The Planning is Easy\, the ‘Doing’ is the Hard Part \nStrategic planning should be more than an annual retreat\, a complicated document or a set of ambitious statements that rarely influence daily decisions. In today’s rapidly changing business environment\, organizations require a clear and compelling set of goals and vision that moves people beyond short-term problem-solving and reactionary thinking. This keynote explores how leaders can establish an honest picture of their current reality\, define what they want to create and translate their focus into meaningful priorities that people throughout the organization can understand\, support and act upon. \nDrawing on proven strategies from the trenches of experience\, participants will learn the essential elements of an effective and practical strategic plan: what\, why\, how\, when and who. The presentation will examine how to establish measurable goals\, determine strategic actions and timelines\, assign champions\, engage employees and create a culture of accountability. Most importantly\, participants will discover how leadership presence\, communication and influence can bring a strategic plan to life—moving it beyond the boardroom and turning vision into coordinated action\, measurable progress and sustainable results. \nObjectives: \n\nUnderstand the three key questions for any planning process\nApply the Balanced Scorecard approach (Kaplan) with 5 key priorities\nUnderstand the strategic planning is easy; it’s the ‘doing’ that is the hard part\nEnsure fingerprints are on the planning process at every level of the organization\nEngaging people in the process through vision\, mission\, and values\nSpeaking and coaching skills required\nRemember that your culture will eat your strategic plan for breakfast!
URL:https://cffb.ca/event/cffb-annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Conestoga College\, 108 University Ave E\, Waterloo\, Ontario\, N2J 2W2\, Canada
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