” I never had a passion for frozen meat—I had a passion for success!" Marc Lafleur is a UW graduate with some painful familiarity with entrepreneurship and what those challenges…

VeriForm, owned by the Rak family has been carbon neutral for 7 years.   Remarkable in an industry like metal fabricating.  But their experience can translate to your business.  More than…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Join us for a fascinating discussion of the Diversity Equity and Inclusion facing all business. Our special guests, Colleen James of Divonify, and Iona Sky will lead you on an…

In co-operation with the Workforce Planning Board, join us for a working session providing valuable information right from our own backyard.