• Food For Thought June 1, 2023

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Protecting Main Street: How the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law Can Help Wisconsin Family Businesses

Presented by Stafford Rosenbaum

Take Your Brand to the Bank: Boost Your Confidence, Charisma, and Communication Skills

Presented by Katrina Cravy, CharismaQ

Thursday, June 1, 2023
7:30 a.m. Breakfast, 8-10:15 a.m. Program
Fluno Center and Online

8-9 a.m. Presented by Stafford Rosenbaum
Protecting Main Street: How the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law Can Help Wisconsin Family Businesses

Did you know that the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law (“WFDL”) protects Wisconsin businesses from being exploited in their commercial dealings? IF not, you should! The WFDL is not limited to any particular industry, but it applies to “an extraordinarily diverse set of business relationships” and generally attaches when a “dealer,” defined as a person who is a grantee of a dealership situated in Wisconsin, is substantially reliant on its ability to sell the goods and/or services of a “grantor.” At its core, the WFDL bars grantors from terminating their dealers without good cause, proper notice, and an opportunity to cure. If a grantor violates the WFDL, the dealer may bring suit for injunctive relief and damages, and if successful, the dealer may recover its attorneys’ fees. Because of the extensive protections provided to a WFDL-protected dealer, it is critical for Wisconsin family businesses to recognize when the WFDL may apply and what factors are decisive in determining whether the statute’s protections attach to a business relationship.

9:15 – 10:15 a.m Presented by Katrina Cravy, CharismaQ
Take Your Brand to the Bank: Boost Your Confidence, Charisma, and Communication Skills

The first step in creating confident communication skills is knowing who you are and the value you bring to every interaction. Katrina Cravy is an Emmy award-winning journalist who has interviewed thousands of people. She knows how to make your style of leadership - stand out.

Key Takeaways:

  • The six components of true charisma and why YOUR charisma counts
  • Proven techniques to create a greater first impression and executive presence
  • How to connect and inspire others by finding the bigger you