• Programs

Advanced Learning Programs for Members and Guests

Speaker Series programs feature guest speakers from across the country discussing timely topics that align with the current needs and interests of family businesses.

Food For Thought programs are facilitated by FBC sponsors and discuss important and timely business topics to help create and support your family business legacy.

Round Tables provide a forum for conversation between FBC members and sponsors to collectively share best practices around relevant topics to family businesses.

Upcoming Programs


2025 YEAR PROGRAMMING

WEBINAR

The Next Generation Advantage: How Future Leaders Can Help Shape the Family Business

Monday, Aug. 18, 2025
11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Central Time

Presented by Lynn Wood, Vice President, Wood Communications Group and FBC Future Leaders Peer Group Facilitator

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SPEAKER SERIES

The Donatos Pizza Story & Leading with Love

Wednesday, September 17, 2025
7:45 a.m. Breakfast, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Program
Fluno Center and Online

Presented by Jane Grote, Executive Chairwoman and Chief Purpose Officer of Donatos Pizza

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Charting Your AI Course: Strategies, Tools, and Success Metrics

Presented by BDO

Making Sense of Private Investing: Insights for Family Business Owners

Presented by Aspiriant

Thursday, October 9, 2025
7:45 a.m. Breakfast, 8:30-10:45 a.m. Program
Fluno Center and Online
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SPEAKER SERIES

Gain Perspective Through Family Stories: Exploring Legacy with a Genogram

Thursday, October 30, 2025
7:45 a.m. Breakfast, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Program
Fluno Center and Online

Presented by Natalie McVeigh, Managing Director EisnerAmper’s Center of Family Business Excellence

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Unlocking Economic Development Tools

Presented by Stafford Rosenbaum

Financing the Transition: Strategies for Business Succession and Exit Planning

Presented by Lake Ridge Bank

Wednesday, November 19, 2025
7:45 a.m. Breakfast, 8:30-10:45 a.m. Program
Fluno Center and Online
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SPEAKER SERIES

From Message to Momentum: Telling Your Story to Build Your Family Business

Wednesday, December 17, 2025
8:30 – 10:15 a.m. Online Only

Presented by KennedyC

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2026 YEAR PROGRAMMING

SPEAKER SERIES

Same Business, Different Dreams—Building One Vision Across Generations

Thursday, January 22, 2026
7:45 a.m. Breakfast, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Program
Fluno Center and Online

Presented by Chris Yonker, CFBA, The Center for Conscious Living and Fulfillment

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT

TBD

Thursday, February 19, 2026
7:45 a.m. Breakfast, 8:30-10:45 a.m. Program
Fluno Center and Online

Presentations by Associated Bank and Baker Tilly

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT

TBD

Thursday, March 12, 2026
7:45 a.m. Breakfast, 8:30-10:45 a.m. Program
Fluno Center and Online

Presentations by DeWitt Law Firm and Colton Groome Insurance Advisors/The Zimdars Company

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SPEAKER SERIES

How to Maintain Culture While Growing a Family Business

Thursday, April 9, 2026
7:45 a.m. Breakfast, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Program
Fluno Center and Online

Presented by Carolyn Hendrickson, Ph.D., CEO Tandem Group

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT

TBD

Thursday, April 30, 2026
7:45 a.m. Breakfast, 8:30-10:45 a.m. Program
Fluno Center and Online

Presentations by Resonant Capital Advisors and M3 Insurance

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SPEAKER SERIES

Bridging Leadership

Thursday, May 28, 2026
7:45 a.m. Breakfast, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Program
Fluno Center and Online

Presented by TBD

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