• 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


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

TBA

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Breakfast Buffet 7:45 a.m., Program 8:30-10:45 a.m.
Fluno Center 8th Floor and Online

More information coming soon.


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FOOD FOR THOUGHT

TBA

Thursday, March 13, 2025
Breakfast Buffet 7:45 a.m., Program 8:30-10:45 a.m.
Fluno Center 8th Floor and Online

More information coming soon.


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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

TBA

Thursday, May 1, 2025
Breakfast Buffet 7:45 a.m., Program 8:30-10:45 a.m.
Fluno Center 8th Floor and Online

More information coming soon.


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SPEAKER SERIES

How Not to Ruin Your Kids with Money

Thursday, May 22, 2025
Breakfast Buffet 7:45 a.m., Program 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Fluno Center and Online

More information coming soon.


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