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 2025-26 Program Year Info Coming Soon
Upcoming Programs
2024 YEAR PROGRAMMING
SPEAKER SERIES
Next-Gen Perspectives on Change, Leadership, and Finding a Place in the Family Business
Thursday, September 26, 2024
7:45 a.m. Breakfast, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Program
Fluno Center and Online
Join us for an enlightening panel discussion with next-generation family business leaders as they share their unique stories and perspectives on their role in the family business.
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SPEAKER SERIES
Hug of War: How to Reconcile the Conflict that is Unique to Family Business
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
7:45 a.m. Breakfast, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Program
Fluno Center and Online
Presented by Cathy Carroll, Legacy Onward, Inc.
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Four Hot-Button Planning Topics for Family Businesses
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Breakfast Buffet 7:45 a.m., Program 8:30-10:45 a.m.
Fluno Center 8th Floor and Online
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SPEAKER SERIES
CEO Succession Planning: A Roadmap for Family Businesses
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 (Online Only)
8:30-10:30 a.m. Program
Online
Presented by Courtney Collette, Cambridge Family Enterprise Group
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2025 YEAR PROGRAMMING
SPEAKER SERIES
What is a strategy, and why does it matter?
Thursday, January 23, 2025
7:45 a.m. Breakfast, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Program
Fluno Center and Online
Presented by Hart Posen, PhD
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Potential Pitfalls and Risks for Family Businesses Using AI Platforms
Presented by Stafford Rosenbaum
Bull or Bear? A 2025 Economic Outlook
Presented by Associated Bank
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Breakfast Buffet 7:45 a.m., Program 8:30-10:45 a.m.
Fluno Center 8th Floor and Online
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Ask a Banker Anything: Your Chance to Get Expert Answers
Presented by Johnson Financial Group
Total Rewards for an Evolving Workforce
Presented by M3 Insurance
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Breakfast Buffet 7:45 a.m., Program 8:30-10:45 a.m.
Fluno Center 8th Floor and Online
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SPEAKER SERIES
Family Business Boards: Why, When, What, How, Who—practical answers to tough questions
Optional Afternoon Program: 12:30-2:30 p,m.
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Breakfast Buffet 7:45 a.m., Program 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Fluno Center and Online
Presented by Larry Hause, Hause Family Business Transitions
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Mergers and Acquisitions - Preparing for and Understanding the Process
Presented by DeWitt Law Firm
Strategic Exit: Planning your Business Sale and Navigating a Smooth Transition
Presented by Resonant Capital Advisors
Harnessing the Power of the Pareto Principle (80/20 rule) for Profitable Growth
Presented by BDO
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Breakfast Buffet 7:45 a.m., Program 8:30 a.m.-12.p.m.
Fluno Center 8th Floor and Online
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SPEAKER SERIES
Enduring Family and Business Legacies: Strategies and Tools for Effective Generational Wealth Transfers
Based on the book How Not to Ruin Your Kids with Money
Presented by Mark Shiller
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Breakfast Buffet 7:45 a.m., Program 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Fluno Center and Online
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SUMMER SOCIAL
FBC Summer Social
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
5–7 p.m.
Vitense Golfland - 5501 Schroeder Rd, Madison, WI 53711
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