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March 2022
Community Call: How COVID Has Impacted Our Work as Both FEAs and Families in Business
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…
Find out more »April 2022
NextGen Knowledge Sharing
Ever thought of being an entrepreneur and create something uniquely yours, but not sure how this could fit in your family enterprise and legacy? Let's look at Intrapreneurship as an option. Intrapreneurship is a way to capitalize on opportunities and minimize risks in the development of new projects/companies/product lines through the support of using your existing family enterprise structure and knowledge. To get started, all you need is a passionate and an innovative idea! Join us and Chris Massie, Co-founder…
Find out more »Community Call: The Rogers Saga and What It Can Teach Us About Family Business and Conflict
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…
Find out more »May 2022
Connectons-Nous avec Entreprises Familiales Canada
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…
Find out more »Symposium 2022 (SOLD OUT!)
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.
Find out more »NextGen Social at Symposium
Join us for this opportunity to finally socialize again in person! Hosted by our NextGen Ambassador, Aaron Berman, this event is for anyone who is part of the next generation in their family business to come together in a more personal setting. Event Details When Monday, May 30, 2022 Will start shortly after our Family Enterprise of the Year Award celebration (around 7:30 PM PDT) Who Can Attend This social is open to members of our NextGen community and anyone…
Find out more »June 2022
Family Peer Program Workshop (Half Day) at Symposium
Our energy ebbs and flows, and we can certainly feel it. As family enterprise members, it is so important to take care of ourselves, not only for our family and business, but for us as individuals. This morning workshop will explore strategies to successfully manage our energy, so we can be our most optimal selves. We will look at how we manage stress, what recovery looks like and create new habits that will propel us forward. In this session, you…
Find out more »FEA Program Fireside Chat
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…
Find out more »Community Call: Challenges Faced by Retiring Business Owners and the Advisors Who Serve Them
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.…
Find out more »July 2022
NextGen Knowledge Sharing: Funding Options to Buy Shares and Make Acquisitions
Come out and learn about all the options there are available to you and how to access them when you are looking to do ownership succession and/or company growth as you move through being a NextGen into being a Now Gen! Hear from FEAs Dan Brintnell, Managing Director at Overbay Capital Partners and Jeff Noble, Director, Business and Wealth Transition Private Client Services at BDO, as they share their knowledge, expertise, and experience with you to ensure you are looking…
Find out more »September 2022
Community Call: Sustainability 101 – Where Do We Go From Here?
The September 15th Community Call will provide an overview of the Family Business for Sustainable Development initiative, a lively presentation on Sustainability 101, as well as an opportunity for us to come together as a community to engage in conversion about this important issue. This is an opportunity to learn and share how we can collectively and individually take steps to building a better world for future generations in a safe space. We will start by demystifying the sustainability movement…
Find out more »October 2022
NextGen Knowledge Sharing: Sibling Partnership
Join us online for a conversation with sisters, Heather and Elaine Gerrie from Gerrie Electric as they share how they managed a successful sibling partnership over decades as the family business grew. They are now preparing the next generation - three cousins - to take over the booming family enterprise and will share their tips on this transition in the making. Join other NextGen family business members in a highly engaging and interactive session. Take this time with your NextGen…
Find out more »Family Business Tour – Lowe-Martin Company Ltd
Family business tours have always been a hit with the Family Enterprise Canada 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. The Griffin Family have offered to host the community at their Lowe-Martin Company Ltd head office in Ottawa – join us for a tour of this interesting location and learn how the Giffin’s have successfully moved to G-2 of their enterprising family!
Find out more »Passing the Baton: Interactive Decision Tree Tool for Continuity Planning
According Family Enterprise Foundation recent research report, called "Ready, Willing And Interested - or Not? Canadian Family Business Transition Intentions", ownership of more than 60% of Family Enterprises will be changing hands within the next decade. That is the largest and most valuable transition of family business wealth in Canadian history. The best time to start a successful family continuity plan is NOW! If the current stewards are prepared to invest the time, energy, and money to develop governance systems…
Find out more »NextGen Social: Southwestern Ontario
Join us for this opportunity to socialize again in person with our local NextGen community! Hosted at our own NextGen Member Erin Way’s Family’s Restaurant – Ironwood Kitchen and Bar!
Find out more »December 2022
NextGen Knowledge Sharing: A look at The Year We Had and the Year Ahead!
What a year we had! Join us online for a conversation about what you want to learn about in 2023 and what you took away from the past year. This is your community; we need your help to make it exactly what you want. Come ready to have your voice heard - share what you want to learn or hear about with other NextGen family business members to make this community even better! Event Details When Where Zoom link provided…
Find out more »January 2023
Family Business Tour – Velan Inc.
Come and hear the Velan Family Story and see what has helped them be so successful not only in Canada but across the globe after 70 years in the industrial valve business.
Find out more »Family Info Session and Q & A
Are you interested in learning more about Family Enterprise Canada?
Register for this casual online information session, where we will highlight the benefits of joining our community and answer your questions about membership. Start your journey to becoming a member today!
February 2023
NextGen Knowledge Sharing – Conflict Resolution
Join us and the whole NextGen community as we kick off 2023!
Find out more »NextGen Social – Vancouver
Join us for this opportunity to socialize in person with our local NextGen community! Don't miss out!
Find out more »March 2023
Celebrating Family Enterprise – Toronto
Family Enterprise Canada is coming to Toronto and will be hosting a series of events March 7-9 aimed at bringing the family enterprise community together, welcoming new families and celebrating some of the prominent family businesses in the area.
Find out more »April 2023
NextGen Knowledge Sharing: Moving to the Now Gen Leadership
Join us online for a conversation with members of our community as we tackle the issues affecting our NextGen community! Learn from current NowGen as they share what it took to properly transition from Next to Now.
Find out more »May 2023
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.
June 2023
NextGen Connect in the Okanagan – Stepping Into Leadership
→ Part of Connecting Family Enterprise — BC
Determining how best to approach leadership is already a challenging journey - add in a family business with its legacies, culture, and history, and the challenge increases.
Family Business Tour – Gorman Bros
→ Part of Connecting Family Enterprise
Gorman Bros. Lumber is known for creating The Finest Boards. Perhaps even more, they are known for working together and for the value they place on the family roots that connect them with their employees. This culture of family results in employees staying long term and creating product in a way that gives this small family company a big impact in the community.
Family Workshop BC – Compass for Entrepreneurial Families
→ Part of Connecting Family Enterprise — BC. 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 »Celebrating Family Enterprise BC — Cocktail Reception
→ Part of Connecting Family Enterprise — BC. .Join us for a community cocktail reception! This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with other members of our community and enjoy an evening of networking, conversation, and relaxation.
Find out more »Family Business Tour – ABC Recycling
→ Part of Connecting Family Enterprise — BC.ABC Recycling is Western Canada's largest metal recycling company. With ten locations across British Columbia, Alberta, and Washington State, ABC Recycling is a Canadian family enterprise with a 111-year heritage of serving and supporting communities through metal recovery, processing and recycling. ABC is committed to strengthening its relationships with Indigenous Peoples in every city it operates in. As well as committing themselves to reducing their environmental impact, ABC is a recipient of the Green Marine certification.
Find out more »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 »2023 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 in early June.
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