Past Events

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