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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Note: time subject to change.
URL:https://cffb.ca/event/monthly-meeting-2/
LOCATION:TBD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250131T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250131T140000
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SUMMARY:Where are we going? An Afternoon with Larry Smith
DESCRIPTION:University of Waterloo Economics Professor Larry Smith brings his unique style to his annual appearance at CFFB\, peering into his crystal ball with a look into the future (along with his trademark wit)
URL:https://cffb.ca/event/monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:Golf’s Steak House\, 598 Lancaster St West\, Kitchener\, Ontario
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Bourke":MAILTO:brianb@cffb.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241213T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T192918Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Holiday Social
DESCRIPTION:Note: time subject to change.
URL:https://cffb.ca/event/holiday-social-2/
LOCATION:TBD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241129T073000
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SUMMARY:Reputational Risk: Why You? And Why Now?
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the Institute of Corporate Directors \nIn today’s digital age\, where information spreads rapidly through social media and online platforms\, businesses must actively manage their reputations by fostering transparency\, engaging with customers\, and responding swiftly to crises. \nColin MacDonald- Navigator Ltd \nColin MacDonald is a trusted executive advisor\, specializing in issue management\, strategy development and campaign execution \n.Colin’s work nationally is frequently in support of clients across a wide variety of sectors as they confront enterprise threats or seek to shape public opinion.
URL:https://cffb.ca/event/monthly-meeting-with-speaker-2/
LOCATION:Westmount Golf And Country Club\, 50 Inverness Drive\, Kitchener\, Ontario
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241113T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152505
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T185758Z
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SUMMARY:Member Tour: Systems Plus
DESCRIPTION:Systems Plus supplies clients across Canada and beyond. Celebrating its 40th anniversary\, the company is an industry-leading manufacturer and supplier of sampling and testing equipment in North America\, \nJoin us for a peek behind the curtain.
URL:https://cffb.ca/event/member-tour-systems-plus/
LOCATION:Systems Plus\, 1457 Gingerich Road\,\, Baden\, On
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Bourke":MAILTO:brianb@cffb.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241025T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241025T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152505
CREATED:20240205T183759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T161503Z
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SUMMARY:Trick or Treat? AI for your Business
DESCRIPTION:Artificial Intelligence is all around us\, and expanding at a rapid pace. \nIt’s not just an issue for the biggest operators. \nTruth is\, AI\, like so many other things provides both opportunities and pitfalls. \nJoin us as CTV Technology Analyst Carmi Levy gives us the lowdown on how this technology can help you\, and the concerns you need to have.
URL:https://cffb.ca/event/monthly-meeting-with-speaker/
LOCATION:Hampton Inn – Berlin Room\, 55 Benjamin road\, Waterloo\, Ontario\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Bourke":MAILTO:brianb@cffb.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241017T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241017T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152505
CREATED:20241015T184904Z
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SUMMARY:Is Your Wage Competitive
DESCRIPTION:In co-operation with the Workforce Planning Board\, join us for a working session providing valuable information right from our own backyard.
URL:https://cffb.ca/event/is-your-wage-competitive-2/
LOCATION:Catalyst137\, 137 Glasgow Street\, Kitchener
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Bourke":MAILTO:brianb@cffb.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240927T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240927T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152505
CREATED:20240205T183625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T155053Z
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SUMMARY:Diversity Equity and Inclusion:  The New Face of Business
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fascinating discussion of the Diversity Equity and Inclusion facing all business. \nOur special guests\, Colleen James of Divonify\, and Iona Sky will lead you on an interesting journey. \nIt’s also our Annual General Meeting. \n 
URL:https://cffb.ca/event/agm-and-speaker/
LOCATION:Bingemans Berkley Room\, 425 Bingemans Centre Drive\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, N2B 3X7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240530T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240530T210000
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CREATED:20240307T202924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T202924Z
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SUMMARY:CFFB Milestones Gala
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cffb.ca/event/cffb-milestones-gala/
LOCATION:Hacienda Sarria\, 1254 Union Station\, Kitchener\, ON\, N2H6K4\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240426T073000
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SUMMARY:We’re getting the band back together!
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URL:https://cffb.ca/event/were-getting-the-band-back-together/
LOCATION:Ontario
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240418T150000
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CREATED:20240206T154229Z
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SUMMARY:Mini Market- Big impact How is the labour market doing ?
DESCRIPTION:Hiring and retaining talent is one of the biggest issues facing all members of the Centre for Family Business. \nEvery two years\, the Workforce Planning Board surveys hundreds of businesses across all sectors of the market to gather insights. \nCharlene Hofbauer\, Executive Director of the WPB will bring an exclusive first look at the trends—both celebratory\, and disconcerting—to our members. \nReserve your spot at the link below.
URL:https://cffb.ca/event/mini-market-big-impact-how-is-the-labour-market-doing/
LOCATION:Doubletree by Hilton\, 30 Fairway Road South\, Kitchener\, ON\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240322T073000
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DTSTAMP:20260403T152505
CREATED:20240206T153833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T155756Z
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SUMMARY:Bring your future to work!
DESCRIPTION:What’s the agenda\, Brenda? \nWhat’s the plan\, Stan? \nYou’ve spent years building your business.  It began as a passion\, and now you’re looking toward the future \nWill one of you children carry on the legacy?   Perhaps a niece or nephew or cousin. \nYou’re invited to bring your future to our March event. \nSpecial guests still to be announced!
URL:https://cffb.ca/event/bring-your-future-to-work/
LOCATION:Bingemans\, Ballroom “A”\, 425 Bingemans Centre Drive\, Kitchener\, ON\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240223T073000
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DTSTAMP:20260403T152505
CREATED:20231221T184144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T184144Z
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SUMMARY:What's Love got to do with It?
DESCRIPTION:Danielle Saputo is part of the Saputo family\, founders of one of the largest dairy processers in the world. \nAs a family business member and legacy coach she knows a few things about bringing the in-laws into the business. \nYou’ve found the “love of your life”—-but they share another passion—their family owned business. \nNow\, they want you to be a part of the team. \nWhat does it mean for work-life balance?  What are the pitfalls—and the opportunities. \nHear from Danielle on her own experiences as well as our own members who have “been there\, done that”  For better or worse!
URL:https://cffb.ca/event/whats-love-got-to-do-with-it/
LOCATION:Bingemans\, Ballroom “F”\, 425 Bingemans Centre Drive\, Waterloo\, Ontario\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240119T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240119T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152505
CREATED:20231221T183858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T183858Z
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SUMMARY:Larry Smith-What does the future hold---and what does it mean for your family business?
DESCRIPTION: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.” \nUW Professor and CFFB Favourite Larry Smith returns for another look at the year ahead. \nLearn how the big picture issues of intperest rates\, federal budgets and–well–politics affects your family owned business.
URL:https://cffb.ca/event/larry-smith-what-does-the-future-hold-and-what-does-it-mean-for-your-family-business/
LOCATION:Hamton Inn\, 55 Benjamin road\, Waterloo\, Ontario\, Canada
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