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May 2020
Webinar: Understanding Grief
The current pandemic has given rise to a wave of emotions that many of us have little experience of dealing with and often do not even know what they are. To help us better understand what me may be feeling and how to manage our feelings as well as help others, we are delighted to sit down with Dawn Schooler, counsellor, coach, teacher and FEA who will provide insights on grief: what it is, how it shows up and offer…
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Webinar – Stress, Health & Well-Being: Weathering the Tsunami and Aftershocks of a Global Pandemic
The unrelenting COVID-19 global pandemic is wreaking havoc in a myriad of ways and has touched nearly every segment of society. Add to this dynamic the fact that, unlike other types of crises family businesses may experience, the all-encompassing nature of the pandemic is disrupting the lives of your family members, employees, clients, customers and their families, as well, elevating their levels of stress and anxiety. This session will explore strategies for mitigating the adverse impacts of these unusual times…
Find out more »January 2021
Webinar – What Every Family Business Successor Needs To Know
Join Ruth Steverlynck in conversation with David C. Bentall, to discuss his new book, Dear Younger Me: Wisdom for Family Enterprise Successors. Event Details When Who Can Attend Our entire FEC Family community is invited to attend. FEAs who attend this session will earn 1 continuing education (CE) credit toward their annual FEA designation requirement. Where Live Online via Zoom From the comfort of your home Contact Dawn Ainikkal, FEA Program Coordinator dainikkal@fexcanada.ca Hosts David C. BentallFounding Principal of Next…
Find out more »February 2021
Webinar – How Family Enterprises are Navigating Uncertainty
During the past year, we have all experienced a lot of turbulence — and there’s more ahead. As family business owners plan for the future, they’re having to be more flexible and consider multiple business scenarios. Join us on February 9th for our next panel with Julius Frohlich and Chris Massie where we will hear how far they are looking out and what they're doing differently during their planning as they try to navigate uncertainty. What are some of the…
Find out more »March 2021
Family Enterprise Advisor Program Q & A
Interested in learning more about the Family Enterprise Advisor (FEA) program? Join us for this informative session with hosts Tim Mohr, Business Development Manager, FEA Program and Russel Baskin, National Director, Education & Programming, FEX. We will discuss the complexities of the field of family enterprise advising and hear first-hand how FEA designates have implemented key concepts from the program into their practice. We will explain the qualifications required to be accepted into the FEA program and the application process.…
Find out more »April 2021
Canadian Family Enterprise Forum
Once a year, the family business community in Canada has the opportunity to come together and reconnect, make new connections, learn and grow. This year, it will happen virtually 12:00 - 4:00 PM EDT on April 20-22 at the Canadian Family Enterprise Forum, presented by Family Enterprise Xchange (FEX). Business families, small and large, across Canada are invited to join our community for this unique, family business-focused event!
Find out more »2020 National Family Enterprise of the Year Award Celebration
This year we are excited to host the 2020 National Family Enterprise of the Year Award (FEYA) celebrations virtually at the Canadian Family Enterprise Forum! We invite you to join us as we honour and celebrate the family enterprise community and our three finalists, Akhurst Machinery Limited, Burnbrae Farms and Schinkel Properties Inc. Established in 1986, this award is given annually by FEC to recognize, celebrate and promote the achievements of Canadian family businesses and the considerable contribution they make…
Find out more »May 2021
Webinar – Own it! How to Develop Family Enterprise Ownership Skills at Every Age
Join Wendy Sage-Hayward in conversation with Gaia Marchisio, to discuss their new book, Own it! How to Develop Family Enterprise Owners Mindset at Every Age. Event Details When Who Can Attend Our entire FEC Family community is invited to attend. FEAs who attend this session will earn 1 continuing education credit toward their annual FEA designation requirement. Where Online via Zoom From the comfort of your home! Contact Chris Dohnal cdohnal@fexcanada.ca Presenters Wendy Sage-Hayward MA, FEASenior Consultant at the Family…
Find out more »June 2021
Family Enterprise Advisor Program Q & A
Interested in learning more about the Family Enterprise Advisor (FEA) Program? Join us for this informative session with hosts Tim Mohr, Business Development Manager, FEA Program and Russel Baskin, National Director, Education & Programming, Family Enterprise Canada. We will discuss the complexities of the field of family enterprise advising, and Academic Director, Wendy Sage-Hayward, will discuss the core teachings of the Program and how it can enhance your technical skills. We will explain the qualifications required to be accepted into…
Find out more »July 2021
Webinar – The Future of Work: Are you Recovery Ready?
Many indicators are saying that a boom is coming. While the excitement of increased sales, revenue, and profit is tantalizing; it is matched by the challenges of keeping and attracting talent, staying efficient, and the other pains associated with growth. Add to this that the pandemic has reshaped the expectations of many consumers and forced us to think about how we run our businesses. Are you ready? Do you have the tools that you need to get your team, your…
Find out more »August 2021
September 2021
2021 Annual General Meeting
Join us for the 2021 Annual General Meeting (AGM). All members in good standing are encouraged to attend. You are required to register in advance in order to participate. Event Details When Tuesday, Sepetember 14, 2021 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT Where Online via Zoom Voting Only members in good standing on the 31st day of July 2021, are entitled to vote through submission of the Member Voting and Proxy Form. Each Family Enterprise Canada Membership is entitled to one…
Find out more »Family Enterprise Advisor Program Q & A
Interested in learning more about the Family Enterprise Advisor (FEA) Program? Join us for this informative session with host Tim Mohr, Business Development Manager. We will discuss the complexities of the field of family enterprise advising, and Academic Director, Wendy Sage-Hayward, will discuss the core teachings of the Program and how it can enhance your technical skills. We will explain the qualifications required to be accepted into the FEA Program and the application process. Details will also be provided on…
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November 2021
Prix de l’entreprise familiale de l’année – Célébrations au Québec
La saison du Prix de l'entreprise familiale de l'année est de retour ! Joignez-vous à nous, en personne, pour célébrer les entreprises finalistes québécoises de 2021 - Ed Brunet et Associés Canada inc., GROUPE AGF INC. et Southshore Industries Ltd. En 35 ans, les cérémonies du Prix de l'entreprise familiale de l'année sont l'occasion de souligner et de faire valoir les réalisations des entreprises familiales canadiennes, et sont devenues une pierre angulaire de notre communauté. Le Prix de l'entreprise familiale…
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