LET’S TALK: Brain/Mental Health is Everyone’s Business with Kevin O'Reilly We often FEAR things we don’t understand. Unfortunately Mental Illness has been under this umbrella of FEAR for much too long. When we can look beyond the FEAR we can get to a place of UNDERSTANDING. Understanding our employees who struggle. Understanding our peers who…
Please join us on Friday, January 28 from 11:30am - 1:30pm for a virtual meeting following our regular meeting agenda including: corporate spotlight, networking breakout sessions, family business story by Staebler Insurance, and a keynote session with Larry Smith. The Economy After Covid: What Changes and What Does Not Presented by Larry Smith A discussion…
Each month with a facilitator we will discuss questions and topics you will identify when you register! It’s a one hour session when you can drop in and discuss what you and other family businesses are doing to solve their business challenges. At registration, you will be asked to identify the one topic with your…
Project Management for Non-Project Managers with Gabriele Maussner-Schouten Understanding project management principles and how to apply them is becoming an essential skill set in the workplace. Often mission-critical projects are managed internally, and employees divide their time between day-to-day responsibilities and advancing projects. This can be stressful, lead to misunderstandings and overall project delays. This…
Please join us on Friday, February 25 from 11:30am – 1:30pm for a virtual meeting following our regular meeting agenda including: corporate spotlight, networking breakout sessions, family business story, and a keynote session with Tony Roy. Take Control of Your Future: Goals, Planning & Time Management for Your Family Business Presented by Tony Roy This…
Employee Benefit Options and Trends with Romano Klomp and Josslin Insurance Discover different options for employee benefit plans including the traditional insurance approach and other, non-insurance options. Learn about new developments in the industry to create better accessibility for your employees and provide more premium stability for employers. This informative workshop gives you the tools…
Please join us on Friday, March 25 from 8:00am - 10:00am for a virtual meeting following our regular meeting agenda including: corporate spotlight, networking breakout sessions, and a keynote session with Jackie Lauer. Workplace Culture: How to Grow and Foster a Positive Culture in Your Family Business Presented by Jackie Lauer Family businesses are known…
How do you address sensitive business topics with family members? When is the best time to initiate conversations around changes in leadership, business structure, or just day-to-day operations? This is where Family Business Meetings are an effective tool. When done correctly, they offer an opportunity for family members to come together and discuss issues of…
Holding Intentional, Regular Family Meetings Bryan Huck and BDO Canada In this hands on workshop, created exclusively for CFFB, you will: Learn why family meetings are key to building a sustainable family business and distribute wealth, across generations. Share successes, challenges, and your biggest fears. Learn to turn the most common roadblocks into building blocks.…
Please join us on Friday, April 29 from 8:00am - 10:00am for a virtual meeting following our regular meeting agenda including: corporate spotlight, networking breakout sessions, and a keynote session with Jeremy Miller. Making Your Family Business Stand Out in an Oversaturated World Presented by Jeremy Miller, Sticky Branding Customers trust family businesses more. The…
Networking with other members is one of the key CFFB member benefits! We are inviting you to a virtual GRAND Networking session for our CFFB community to have an opportunity to spend a solid hour networking with fellow members, community business leaders and past CFFB speakers on Thursday, May 12 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm! This event…
Best Practices for Talent Acquisition in 2022 and Beyond Ross Evans, Solid Solutions Canada Businesses today are finding employee talent similar to supply chain shortages. The post-pandemic hiring recovery will continue to be tumultuous in 2022 and beyond, exemplified by intense hiring demand, fierce competition for talent and an overhaul of the employee experience to…
