Past Events

“What do you wish you knew 20 years ago?” Our panelists will share relevant insights for all generations of business families and family enterprise advisors alike.

Beat the crowds and join us for a delicious breakfast with the Pandas at the Calgary Zoo, before they officially open to the public for the day.

Families are invited to join us for a FEC PAG Fundamentals Social Event as an introduction to PAGs. This is your opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of the PAG values and guiding principles while networking and socializing with fellow FEC family business members and future members. Enjoy a drink on us and some hors d'oeuvres in the sunshine! This is a social event not to be missed! **This event is restricted to family businesses only**

Join us as we kick off summer with an afternoon at the Summerside Beach Club with other family businesses and advisors. Donna Cross, ADR Program Coordinator and Mediator with Edmonton Police Service, will share her expertise and facilitate an interactive discussion into conflict in family business.

The evolution of individual family members through the ages and stages of life profoundly impacts family dynamics. These transition phases can breed frustration and distance between family members. This webinar will introduce communication tools to help family members build cohesion and gain alignment which are the bedrocks for effective action. Our goal with this session is to share frameworks and tools that foster trust and help realign relationships around family values and your legacy goals.

Share, Learn and Connect to the other Family Enterprises in Ottawa while enjoying a cocktail, appetizers and hearing from Sonia Fisher, on how E.R Fisher has kept its clients Personal Brand a success for four generations - hear how business fashion has changed and will continue to evolve and what this local Family Business' strategy for success has been. Special guest speakers will also talk about why shopping at E.R Fisher Men's Wear is a family tradition.

Summer Social- BBQ and Baseball Game! VAN

FEC is delighted to welcome Jeremy Miller from Sticky Branding. Do clients choose you first? This question is the essence of branding. Branding is not about logos, taglines, or colors. Branding is about the bond you form with your clients — a bond where they choose you first.

FEA Golden Horseshoe Networking Breakfast

Come join us at the Ranchmen's Club with other family businesses and advisors. Chris Massie, 2nd Generation of a family business will share his insights of the 4 generations of people alive today and what to expect for the next generation. Learn more about this amazing event and how to register below!

Come and join us for a talk and tour of Columbia Bottle Depot – the 2019 FEC Okanagan FEYA recipient. Join the Cassan Family as they share the workings of their operation along with the story of their family’s business. A small bites & wine social will follow the tour!

Please join the FEC community as we honour 6 prominent family businesses from across the country and announce the FEYA 2019 Winner. This evening is an opportunity for our incredible families and advisors to connect with peers, catch up and share experiences. Come and enjoy the reflections shared during an introspective conversation with our FEYA Finalists moderated by Helen Antoniou-Molson, bestselling author, executive coach and member of the Molson family. See details below to learn more!

Our new family focused webinar series has been a success, with 95% of attendees rating the presentations as informative, clear and engaging. On our next webinar, will continue on this path as we look to explore how owners and future owners of a family business should get started with ownership meetings. We will clarify what needs to be on the agenda and who needs to be present in these meetings to ensure this is well covered and attended to in…

Although good governance is essential for a successful, thriving family business, it can be complicated. This engaging workshop will explore clear and concise procedures and guidelines that support families, management and owners while encouraging open communication and effective decision making. Come join FEC and the Alberta Business Family Institute at our "Effective Governance and the Family Enterprise" workshop!

FEC is thrilled to announce FBN Canada's official launch event: an exclusive 1 ½ day family retreat where FBN Canada members will explore Intergenerational Leadership within Dynamic Business Families. FBN members are invited to join us at the luxury Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, Alberta, October 2 - 3, 2019. Guests will learn and share with global thought leaders, connect with business families with similar complexities, and continue to develop your path on the family learning community.

Join us on for a personal tour inside another great Manitoba family owned business. This is a great opportunity to come out and meet our new members and welcome them to FEC Manitoba!

This half day intensive training program is open to all FEC P.A.G Members, and those awaiting placement in a P.A.G. The program focuses on training all members on how to make the most out of their P.A.G experience. The agenda includes effective communication techniques and a review of the protocols & policies that govern successful P.A.Gs across Canada.

Join long standing members, and brothers-in-law, Gary Benson, Danica Imports, 2nd Generation Family Business & Gabriel Dhahan FEA, Bellrock Benchmarking Inc., and their fathers, Rodney Benson & Barj Dhahan, as they each share their unique perspectives on what really goes into building and strengthening their business family relationships. Also, having married into a 3rd Generation Family Business, our facilitator Deb Avis Wilson, FEA, will help guide us though the discussion.

The Evolution of Family Business Governance – Navigating a Different Pace of Change

FEA Golden Horseshoe Networking Breakfast

A New Generation of Leaders: Learn Financial and interpersonal strategies to successfully transition family business to the next generation. Join the Next-Generation Committee and fellow FEC members for a moderated panel discussion on this important topic! You will hear about the experiences of those who have been through it, and what worked/didn’t work well for them.

FEA CASE CLINIC: For Money or Love? TORONTO

This must-attend event is an opportunity for you to connect with the family business community from across Manitoba and hear from several well-known business families. Learn more about the event below!

Advancing the Conversation in the Family Enterprise - CALGARY

A unique opportunity for future P.A.G members to understand FEX’s cornerstone program from members who have seen success through their participation. The members will share how the support from their P.A.Gs helped them along the way, and the important lessons they learned professionally and personally. The discussion will be led by one of FEX’s P.A.G Coaches – an event not to be missed! **Please note: This event is restricted to family businesses only**

In this webinar, the facilitator Dr. Gaia Marchisio will expand on a crucial distinction between Leadership Development and Leadership, demonstrating why this is vital for enterprising families. Finally, she will share a key factor that allows leadership to flourish in family firms as well as how and where to get started.

Join FEC for an interactive training program for our P.A.G members and those interested learning more about FEX's cornerstone program, Personal Advisory Groups. In this unique and interactive event, participants will develop skills to enhance listening, responding, and questioning for a broader understanding of their own environment and the different generations within it.

Mingle and relax with other FEC members and enjoy some hors d'oeuvres and drinks as we celebrate the upcoming holidays and another year of incredible sharing and learning success in the family enterprise community.