Past Events

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.

The family enterprise community and friends and families are invited to join us for our Holiday Mixer. This is a great opportunity to mingle and enjoy a holiday beverage and hors d’oeuvres with others in the FEC community.

The family enterprise community and friends and families are invited to join us as Patricia, Tom and Edward host our Holiday Social & Networking Event at their Wall Space Gallery. Come out and hear their family story while enjoying some mingling, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres with others in the FEC community. Hear why Family Enterprise Matters to the Canadian Economy and Ottawa Community! An event not to be missed.

Join your fellow FEC members for our Holiday Social at Red Truck Beer Company! Enjoy a brewery tour and hear all about the fascinating history of this well known family business. Learn more below.

Please join your fellow FEC members at the Kelowna Golf & Country Club to celebrate the season! We will also hear from Sasha Carter, Director of Legacy Giving with the Kelowna General Hospital Foundation, who will share the story of JoeAnna’s House - "a home away from home that will keep families together when they need it the most”​.

The Polar Express rides again from Mossleigh, AB. Take this one hour train trip to the North Pole with FEC Calgary. More details are below!

FEAs Webinar with Jim Burton

FEC Family Members and families not yet part of the FEC community are invited to a unique event centered around one of the most important skills that make Personal Advisory Groups so beneficial - effective listening. All guests will connect and network with other family business members, while learning tactical ways to improve their personal and professional lives, from a subject matter expert. An event not to be missed!

Gain valuable insights from expert resources and other manufacturers on best practices on successfully transitioning ownership / leadership in family owned businesses at this exclusive breakfast learning and networking session, delivered to you by the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME) with experts at Family Enterprise Canada (FEX), Blackwood Family Enterprise Services, Thompson Dorfman Sweatman (TDS), Acumen Corporate Development Inc, and BDO Canada LLP. Learn more below.

We invite you to attend our Introduction to P.A.G Fundamentals event on Wednesday, February 12 while enjoying some lunch at the Highlands Golf Club. You will connect with local family businesses and trusted FEAs while learning about the benefits and commitments of joining a P.A.G near you. You will also hear current P.A.G members share their experiences in the program and in their own family businesses. This event is sold out!