As we move towards a 'new normal' and adjust to the limitations COVID has imposed on our clients and our customers, how do you plan to move your business forward while we enter the third year of the pandemic? What have you learned about yourself and the resiliency of your business? What are your challenges and successes, or surprises? Event Details When Who Can Attend This call is open to all members of our community. Where Online via Zoom.A Zoom…
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Many families experience conflict, particularly around succession issues. While conflict is inherent to life, it can adversely impact and even jeopardize the viability of a family business if managed improperly. During this Community Call, we will discuss the common sources of conflict, best practices to minimize and prevent it, and what to do when conflict raises its head in a family business. Using the recent Rogers family saga as an example, attendees will have the opportunity to discuss and apply…
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Entreprises familiales Canada vous invite cordialement à une soirée cocktail avec des entreprises familiales locales. Vous serez accueillis par nos membres ambassadeurs Steve Legler, conseiller en entreprise familiale et Lianne Ulin, de l'entreprise familiale Groupe M Bacal. Les places sont limitées afin de créer un environnement accueillant et de faciliter les échanges. Détails de l'évènement Quand Où ALT HOTEL MONTREAL 120 Peel Street, Montreal, Quebec, H3C 0L8 Contact Leah DiRenzo ldirenzo@familyenterprise.ca S'inscrire maintenant Veuillez Noter: Nous nous conformerons à tous…
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Interested in the Family Enterprise Advisor (FEA) Program? 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 FEA Program and how it can enhance your technical skills. We will explain the qualifications required to be accepted into the Program and the application process. Details will also be provided on the upcoming cohorts, course modules, family business team project, certification process and the benefits of being…
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Symposium 2022 is our signature conference for the family business community taking place in beautiful downtown Vancouver, where you can expect dynamic keynote speakers, interactive skill-building workshops, family stories and engaging panel discussions that are all uniquely tailored to the family business experience.
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We are excited to host the National Family Enterprise of the Year Award (2021) celebration in-person at Family Business Symposium in Vancouver! We invite you to join us as we honour and celebrate the family enterprise community and our four Finalists: Gerrie Electric Wholesale Limited, GROUPE AGF INC., Kalesnikoff, and WCD (please see below for more information on these outstanding family businesses). Established in 1986, the Family Enterprise of the Year Award (FEYA) is given annually by Family Enterprise Canada…
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Interested in earning the FEA Designation? Get the inside scoop on the experience and impact of the Family Enterprise Advisor (FEA) Program and Designation in this Fireside Chat! Join designated FEAs Julia Chung, Jeff Noble and Kieron Hayes in a candid fireside chat as they share their key learnings, how the program shifted their practice and the ongoing benefits of being part of the FEA community. This session will provide you with insights into the FEA Program and how it…
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Selling the family business is a stressful and emotional process. Walking away from "the baby" a founder created is very hard to do. One of the things that makes it hard is the fear of the unknown that lies ahead "What will life-without-my-company be like? How should I plan my next chapter?" Join the discussion with Susan Latremoille, FEA, ICD.D, CPRC, MBA who specializes in working with advisors and their clients as they make this transition to their next chapter.…
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Join us for our 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 Where Online via Zoom Relevant Documents and Forms View the Official Notice Member Voting and Proxy Form Annual Report 2021-2022 Register Now
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We are delighted to be able to meet in person again!
Family business tours have always been a hit with our community as they provide an opportunity to bring the community together in a casual and fun environment to learn more about a local family enterprise. Come meet Fred and Jocelyn Perrier of Doortech who have offered to host a tour at their facility and share with us their story behind the Perrier family’s success, now celebrating its 20th year in business!
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