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November 2021
FEA – Community Call: What Can We Learn From the Scholastic Case?
When family business cases make the front page of the newspaper, it's not usually because of good news, but more of an "OMG - did you see what happened with the __________ family?" This summer, Richard Robinson passed away at the age of 84, and once his will became public, the decisions he had made regarding his shares of the family business became international news. Scholastic Corp., which Robinson took over from his father and built into a huge publishing…
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January 2022
FEA – Community Call: You Have an FEA Hat. How Does It Fit?
FEAs come from a variety of disciplines with one major thing in common, we work with families. Though growing in numbers, few designates solely serve clients under the FEA umbrella. More often, FEAs work with families under their primary profession while tapping into FEA knowledge to better understand and serve clients. During this Community Call we will explore what it means to wear the FEA hat, how it fits with a variety of professions, and when it makes sense to…
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April 2022
May 2022
FEA – Community Call: FEA Principles of Practice
As the FEA community reaches nearly 500 practitioners in its first decade of existence, it becomes necessary to reflect not only upon our beneficial array of differences, but also upon the common principles that bind us together in service of family enterprise. The FEA Institute Committee of the Board has been tasked with building on earlier work to support our community's evolution and to explore and codify the shared aspirations for each of us who proudly hold the FEA…
Find out more »FEA Community Connect
We are excited to welcome participants in the Toronto 2022 In-Person Cohort for their inaugural session in May. Committed to building our FEA community, we will be hosting a networking event for cohort participants and certified FEAs from Ontario after Day One of Business Family Dynamics (BFD) on May 19. BFD course instructors and guest speakers will be attending, as well as FEA Council members, FEA Ambassadors and team members. Please join us to greet old friends and meet new…
Find out more »FEA Lunch and Learn: Compass for Entrepreneurial Families
Entrepreneurial families face a unique and complex journey. Navigating through family, businesses and ownership issues is a rewarding, but challenging process that can be aided by expert advice, theoretical grounding, and practical tools. Compass for Entrepreneurial Families is an educational course developed to provide business families with a better understanding of fundamental, contemporary concepts. As a Family Enterprise Advisor, you are uniquely positioned to help business families through these challenges and we hope you will make use of this course and the…
Find out more »Family Enterprise Advisor Program Q & A
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…
Find out more »June 2022
July 2022
Unleash Your Family Enterprise Canada Experience
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…
Find out more »September 2022
Cocktails, Canapes & Connections – Calgary
Part of Celebrating Family Enterprise — Calgary | Reconnect in person, celebrate and recognize the importance of the family enterprise community in Calgary!
Find out more »FEA Connect – Calgary
Part of Celebrating Family Enterprise — Calgary | FEA Connect is coming to Calgary. Join us for a chance to catch up with your cohort, meet old friends and make some new ones.
Find out more »October 2022
Family Enterprise Advisor Program Q & A
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.
Find out more »November 2022
FEA Connect – Montreal
Please join us for drinks, canapés, and the chance to connect with FEA friends as we learn about some of the amazing research, writing and tools being developed by members of our community.
To increase learning opportunities, all FEA Connect events now include an educational component and count for one CE credit.
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Find out more »FEA Connect – Vancouver
Please join us for refreshments and an evening of networking and learning with FEA Friends, old and new, from the region. All FEA Connect events include an educational component as we spotlight some of the amazing research, writing and tools being developed by members of our community.
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Find out more »January 2023
February 2023
Family Enterprise Advisor Program Q & A
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.
Find out more »March 2023
FEA Connect – Ottawa
Please join us for refreshments and an evening of networking and learning with FEA Friends, old and new, from the region. All FEA Connect events include an educational component as we spotlight some of the amazing research, writing and tools being developed by members of our community.
Find out more »April 2023
Unleash Your Family Enterprise Canada Experience
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 and 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 that will empower your journey as a Family Business a Family Enterprise Advisor (FEA).
Find out more »Family Business for Sustainable Development Community Call: Factoring Net Zero Targets into Your Business
Join us in an informative discussion on understanding environmental metrics and performance and how Cove, Bernie Geiss' award-winning insurance brokerage has developed their sustainability practice using B-Corp and other channels.
Find out more »May 2023
FEA Connect – Montreal
Please join us for refreshments and an evening of networking and learning with FEA friends, old and new, from the region. All FEA Connect events include an educational component as we spotlight some of the amazing research, content and tools being developed by members of our community.
Find out more »Integrating FEA into your Professional Practice – Prairies
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Are you an FEA graduate who is interested in refreshing and deepening your understanding and application of family enterprise advising? Join the FEA community and host Wendy Sage-Hayward for Integrating FEA into your Professional Practice - Calgary.