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May 2024
Compass for Entrepreneurial Families in St. John’s
Join us to learn more about Compass for Entrepreneurial Families, an educational program developed to provide business families with a better understanding of fundamental, contemporary concepts.
Find out more »Cocktail Reception in St. John’s
Please join us to learn about the vast array of opportunities and benefits FEC offers family businesses on both an individual and family-wide level. It’s an opportunity to network with other business families in Edmonton while learning more about the advantages of being a part of the Family Enterprise Canada community!
Find out more »Family Info Session
Learn more about Family Enterprise Canada
In this online information session, we want to give you a real sense of what our community has to offer. We'll be joined by a family business member who will share details about their experience and explain how our community has impacted them and their family. This session will also highlight the benefits of membership and give us the opportunity to answer any questions you may have.
Symposium 2024
Symposium is our signature conference for the family business community, taking place in Calgary where you can expect inspiring family stories, dynamic keynote speakers, skill-building workshops and engaging panel discussions that are all uniquely tailored to the family business experience.
Find out more »June 2024
Unleash Your Family Enterprise Canada Experience
Join our community information session to discover the events, programs, and resources available to both new and existing members. Explore opportunities, connect with peers, and empower your journey as a Family Business or Family Enterprise Advisor (FEA).
Find out more »2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM)
All Family Enterprise Canada members are invited to join the AGM. The Official Meeting Notice, the Agenda and all relevant materials will be shared before the meeting.
Find out more »September 2024
Focus Group: All Members (Online #1)
*Limited Space* Join us online for a collaborative discussion where your voice will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our organization.
Find out more »Focus Group: Families in Calgary
Join us in Calgary for a collaborative discussion where your voice will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our organization.
Find out more »Focus Group: All Members in Toronto
Join us in Toronto for a collaborative discussion where your voice will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our organization.
Find out more »Focus Group: All Members (Online #2)
Join us online for a collaborative discussion where your voice will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our organization.
Find out more »Focus Group: All Members (Online #3)
Join us online for a collaborative discussion where your voice will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our organization.
Find out more »October 2024
Boosting Productivity Without Burning Out
– Session 1
Learn how to double or even triple your productivity from world-renowned strategic advisor, Purdeep Sangha, best-selling author of "The Complete Man" - register today!
Find out more »November 2024
Focus Group: NextGen Members
NextGens! Join us online for a collaborative discussion where your voice will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our organization.
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Three Elements To Better Performance & Well-Being
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After studying thousands of the highest-performing and happiest individuals in business, three common elements stand out the most. Register today to find out what they are!
Find out more »December 2024
Final Community Call of 2024:
Reflect, Connect and Look Ahead!
Join us for our final Community Call of 2024, as we come together to reflect on our achievements and look forward to the future!
Find out more »January 2025
The Formula To Avoiding Burnout
How is it that some people, like world-record athletes, can train and work like crazy without burning out? Register today to find out how they do it!
Find out more »February 2025
Community Call: Is the Successor Always Welcome?
Join Patti Durand as she explores the importance of involving successors in management and advisory roles early on to support their growth and the future success of the business.
Find out more »March 2025
The Enterprising Family Series
The "Enterprising Family" series will explore the intricate balance between family and business, offering real life examples and practical solutions to the unique challenges faced by enterprising families. Drawing on the expertise of FEC community members, each session will focus on a specific domain of family enterprise, fostering rich discussions rather than formal lectures.
Find out more »April 2025
Beyond Wealth: Building an Emotional Legacy in Family Businesses
Explore what it means to cultivate a lasting family enterprise legacy—beyond wealth, into philanthropy, storytelling and emotional well-being—with Christian Broyhill, Founder of NextGen Journeys.
Find out more »May 2025
Symposium 2025
Symposium is our signature conference for the family business community, taking place in Halifax this year, where you can expect inspiring family stories, dynamic keynote speakers and engaging sessions that are uniquely tailored to the family business experience.
Find out more »June 2025
Character & Leadership in Today’s Complex Landscape
Open to FAMILY Members — Please join us in London, Ontario for a late afternoon of learning with Dr. Gerard Seijts, author of 'Character', and your fellow family enterprise peers in the greater London area! It will be a fun way to learn and connect with our community, so come out and say hello.
Find out more »Kinnect Vancouver: Changing Hats
Open to ALL Members — Please join us in Vancouver for a late afternoon of networking, catching up and learning with fellow FEC Members in the greater Vancouver area. It will be fun! Come out and mingle with your peers!
Find out more »Kinnect Toronto: Rooftop Rendezvous
Open to ALL Members — Please join us in Toronto for a late afternoon of networking, catching up and learning with fellow FEC Members in the greater Toronto area. It will be fun! Come out and mingle with your peers!
Find out more »2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM)
All Family Enterprise Canada members are invited to join the AGM. The Official Meeting Notice, the Agenda and all relevant materials will be shared before the meeting.
Find out more »September 2025
Bridging the Wealth Experience Gap:
A Conversation Across Generations
Open to PROGRESSIVE Members — Learn how to better understand gaps in generational wealth, how they can develop and how to navigate the different perspectives on wealth that can affect family relationships across generations.
Find out more »Unlocking Employee Potential for Family Business Success
Open to All Members — Join us for our September Community Call, where we will be learning how to develop employees at a family enterprise to help build loyalty, improve performance and preserve your work culture. You won't want to miss this!
Find out more »Kinnect Toronto: Families at the Crooked Cue in Mississauga
Family Members in the Greater Toronto Area — Please join us in Mississauga for a late afternoon of networking, catching up and learning with fellow FEC Members in the greater Toronto area. It will be equal parts fun and educational—come out and mingle with your peers!
Find out more »Kinnect Edmonton: Family Business on the Rocks
Open to ALL Members — Please join us in Edmonton for a late afternoon of networking, catching up and learning with fellow FEC Members in the greater Edmonton area. It will be fun—come out and mingle with your peers!
Find out more »October 2025
COURSE: Building a Family Enterprise *SOLD OUT*
Whether you’re leading today, preparing your next generation or stepping into leadership for the first time, this game-changing new course will help your family work together more effectively and create a thriving future. Launching October 1st!
Find out more »The Most Common Challenges to Exiting Business Owners and Professionals
Open to All Members — This session will explore not only the challenges business owners face when exiting a business, but also how the professionals who support them can help and offer more effective solutions.
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