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June 2022

Family Peer Program Workshop (Half Day) at Symposium

June 2, 2022 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm PDT

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…

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FEA Program Fireside Chat

June 15, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT

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…

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Community Call: Challenges Faced by Retiring Business Owners and the Advisors Who Serve Them

June 16, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT

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.…

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July 2022

NextGen Knowledge Sharing: Funding Options to Buy Shares and Make Acquisitions

July 14, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm EDT

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…

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Unleash Your Family Enterprise Canada Experience

July 26, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT

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…

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September 2022

Annual General Meeting

September 13, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

Join us for our Annual General Meeting (AGM). All members in good standing are encouraged to attend. You are required to register in advance in order to participate. Event Details When Where Online via Zoom Relevant Documents and Forms View the Official Notice Member Voting and Proxy Form Annual Report 2021-2022 Register Now

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Community Call: Sustainability 101 – Where Do We Go From Here?

September 15, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT

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…

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Cocktails, Canapes & Connections – Calgary

September 20, 2022 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm MDT

Part of Celebrating Family Enterprise — Calgary | Reconnect in person, celebrate and recognize the importance of the family enterprise community in Calgary!

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Copy of Cocktails, Canapes & Connections – Calgary

September 20, 2022 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm MDT

→ Part of Celebrating Family Enterprise - Calgary Re-connect in-person, celebrate, and recognize the importance of the family enterprise community in Calgary! We'll be sharing our family business stories, giving unique personal insights into our peer programs, and paying tribute to our Ambassadors. Event Details When Tuesday, September 20, 2022 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM MDT Contact Emmanuel events@familyenterprise.ca Where Courtyard Marriott Downtown 525 5th Avenue SW Calgary, Alberta Please Note Space is extremely limited. Register Now Host Naim Ali,…

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Family Business Tour – Cask Global Canning Solutions

September 21, 2022 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm MDT

Part of Celebrating Family Enterprise — Calgary | An exclusive opportunity to meet the successful family business that invented micro-canning, Cask Global Canning Solutions. Come hear their story!

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Family Business Tour – Flanagan Foodservice

September 22, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT

Family Business Tours Are Back! We are delighted to be able to meet in person again and have already had one of our incredible Ambassador Families offer to open their doors and host a Family Business Tour! 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. Flanagan Family of Flanagan Foodservice have…

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FEA Connect – Calgary

September 22, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm MDT

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.

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October 2022

NextGen Knowledge Sharing: Sibling Partnership

October 6, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm EDT

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…

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Family Business Tour – Doortech Mfg. and Distribution Ltd.

October 19, 2022 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm CDT

We are delighted to be able to meet in person again!

Family business tours have always been a hit with our 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. Come meet Fred and Jocelyn Perrier of Doortech who have offered to host a tour at their facility and share with us their story behind the Perrier family’s success, now celebrating its 20th year in business!

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Family Business Tour – Lowe-Martin Company Ltd

October 20, 2022 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am EDT

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!

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Passing the Baton: Interactive Decision Tree Tool for Continuity Planning

October 20, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT

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…

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NextGen Social: Southwestern Ontario

October 20, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT

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!

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Family Enterprise Advisor Program Q & A

October 27, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm EDT

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.

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November 2022

FEA Connect – Montreal

November 2, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

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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FEA Connect – Vancouver

November 21, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm PST

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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December 2022

NextGen Knowledge Sharing: A look at The Year We Had and the Year Ahead!

December 1, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm EST

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…

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Family Business Tour – And-Co

December 6, 2022 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm PST

Join the Mathisen family of Arpeg Group, a third-generation family business, as they share their family enterprise story and tour us through And-Co, a purpose-built workspace delivering a world-class, innovative environment with everything you need to do business in downtown Vancouver. After the tour, please stay for a glass of wine and some tasty hors d'oeuvres!

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January 2023

Family Business Tour – Velan Inc.

January 17, 2023 @ 7:30 am - 9:30 am EST

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.

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Family Info Session and Q & A

January 25, 2023 @ 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm EST

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!

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February 2023

NextGen Knowledge Sharing – Conflict Resolution

February 2, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST

Join us and the whole NextGen community as we kick off 2023!

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NextGen Social – Vancouver

February 16, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm PST

Join us for this opportunity to socialize in person with our local NextGen community! Don't miss out!

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Family Enterprise Advisor Program Q & A

February 21, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST

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.

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March 2023

Celebrating Family Enterprise – Toronto

March 7, 2023 - March 9, 2023

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.

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FEA Connect – Ottawa

March 28, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

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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April 2023

NextGen Knowledge Sharing: Moving to the Now Gen Leadership

April 6, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT

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.

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