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May 2020

Webinar: Understanding Grief

May 28, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT

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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June 2020

The Hidden Assets of Uncertainty: A Family Enterprise Opportunity with Kim Schneider Malek

June 25, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT

In Conversation with Kim Schneider Malek  The Hidden Assets of Uncertainty: A Family Enterprise Opportunity  June 25 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT If we have learned anything during the past few months it is that the only certainty is uncertainty. So how might our enterprising families and our family enterprise clients strategically leverage the certainty of uncertainty? Join FEX in a virtual conversation with Kim Schneider Malek, Founder of Family Enterprise Alliance, moderated by Ruth Steverlynck, FEA, Questions…

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July 2020

The Multi Generational Advisor: What do Families Look For with Dennis Jaffe

July 16, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT

In conversation with Dennis Jaffe. The Multi Generational Advisor: What do Families Look For? July 16th @ 1:00PM - 2:00PM EDT Join FEX in a virtual conversation with Dennis Jaffe who is a globally renowned advisor to family enterprises with a desire for multi generational endurance. In his most recent book Borrowed from Your Grandchildren, Dennis shares his findings from interviews with over 100 global families who have curtailed the shirtsleeves to shirtsleeves proverb and are flourishing 100 years on.…

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September 2020

Webinar – Managing Conflict in Family Business with Blair Trippe

September 17, 2020 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

Among the most important challenges that family business stakeholders will face is managing the unique conflict that impacts family enterprise. Join FEC in a virtual conversation with Blair Trippe, Managing Partner of Continuity Family Business Consulting and Wendy Sage-Hayward, MA, FEA, in which we will discuss how to approach both active conflict—when families fight—and passive conflict—when families get stuck, unable to make important decisions in a timely manner. Participants will leave understanding why conflicts in families that own and manage…

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FEYA 2020 – British Columbia Celebration

September 24, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm PDT

For the first time, we are hosting the Family Enterprise of the Year Award (FEYA) celebrations virtually! We invite you to join us as we honour and celebrate the family enterprise community. This year, tune in online to hear from, be inspired by and learn first-hand from a resilient family business about their unique journeys and why Family Enterprise is more important than ever today, both within your community and beyond. Established in 1986, the Family Enterprise of the Year…

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October 2020

Webinar – Leading Family Enterprise Through COVID and Beyond

October 22, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT

This time of challenge and change is also a powerful learning opportunity for family enterprises and their leaders. Join FEX, WATSON and our family enterprise panelists as we learn from the experiences of family enterprise leaders, the findings from the Family Business Pulse Survey, and emerging insight into what has helped leaders and businesses survive and thrive. We’re looking forward to a conversation with our panelists and with you - positioning family enterprise to strengthen as we move forward. We’ll…

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November 2020

Webinar – Beyond the Plan: Bringing Trusts to Life

November 12, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST

More family businesses and wealth are held in trust than ever before. Yet, despite the best efforts of advisors, trusts often fail to reach their full potential after the ink dries. It doesn’t have to be this way. In this conversation and open Q&A, Ruth Steverlynck, FEA, will interview trust expert Patricia Angus, author of The Trustee Primer and The Beneficiary Primer (forthcoming) about how advisors and families can make the most of their trusts. It goes beyond technicalities into…

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December 2020

Webinar – Stress, Health & Well-Being: Weathering the Tsunami and Aftershocks of a Global Pandemic

December 8, 2020 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST

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…

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January 2021

Webinar – What Every Family Business Successor Needs To Know

January 28, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST

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…

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February 2021

Webinar – How Family Enterprises are Navigating Uncertainty

February 9, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST

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…

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March 2021

Family Enterprise Advisor Program Q & A

March 3, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST

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.…

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April 2021

Canadian Family Enterprise Forum

April 20, 2021 - April 22, 2021

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!

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2020 National Family Enterprise of the Year Award Celebration

April 21, 2021 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm EDT

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…

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May 2021

Webinar – Own it! How to Develop Family Enterprise Ownership Skills at Every Age

May 13, 2021 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm EDT

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…

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June 2021

Family Enterprise Advisor Program Q & A

June 8, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm EDT

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…

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July 2021

Webinar – The Future of Work: Are you Recovery Ready?

July 13, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT

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…

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August 2021

Unleash Your Family Enterprise Canada Experience

August 19, 2021 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

You chose our community to be your safe space. Come see how you can make the most of it! In this information session, you will hear about the events, programs, and resources you can experience & enjoy with your peers. Whether you are an existing member or new to our community, save your seat to discover all the opportunities you can embrace to empower your journey as a Family Business in the Foundational Experience or as a Family Enterprise Advisor…

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September 2021

2021 Annual General Meeting

September 14, 2021 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

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…

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