About The
KFBG
Working
in a Family Business: a Non-family Member Perspective
Working within a family business environment presents its
own challenges for the non-family employee. On May 31, 2010
guest speaker, Andy Hunt made a presentation to the largest
group ever to attend a KFBG event. Andy grew up in Peterborough
and is now President and COO of one of the largest Canadian
family-owned businesses, Day & Ross General Freight, part of
the McCain family business. Visiting from Hartland New
Brunswick, Andy covered the pros and cons of being a non-family
member working in a family business, as well as how Day &
Ross recovered from the economic downturn and are thriving
today. (KFBG Members can view Andy's presentation in the Members
Only Section - Login
here).
Events
Our events are geared to all family business members - large or
small - big industry or "Mom and Pop" businesses. We
keep our topics relevant for all. Each year, we plan a Spring
Series and Fall Series of Events designed to address the topics
you want to hear about. We believe that family business has
unique needs and we provide an environment to address these
needs and interact with other families who have shared
experiences.
Connect
KFBG gives family business members the opportunity to Grow and
Connect. It is valuable to meet like-minded business peers and
KFBG encourages members to mingle and make connections at each
event. KFBG has a number of professional advisors who actively
participate in the planning, execution and delivery of our
programs. Our events allow family business members to meet
advisors and learn more about the services they offer - in an
environment that is casual and inviting.
Website
This website provides a protected section for "members
only". Here our members will find more resources, tools and
information that are relevant, timely and very specific to the
family business.
Who
Can Join?
Our definition of a family business is the following: Any
business that is owned and operated by more than one family
members. KFBG has members from Peterborough and areas as far
away as Bobcaygeon. We would like to expand the geography of our
members and encourage members from the surrounding area. Our
events are planned for the end of the working day (typically
4:30 pm) which makes it easier for out of town commuters.
How to Join
Once you decide KFBG is right for you, you can join in one of
the following ways:
- Send your
payment and completed Application
Form to:
The Kawartha
Family Business Group
c/o LLF Lawyers
332 Aylmer Street North
P.O. Box 1146
Peterborough, ON K9J 7H4
Attention: Cindy Boyer.
- Contact
Michelle O'Neill at 705 741-9819 or Jhane Brasier at 705
748-3494 for more information.
Past
Guest Speakers
Dr. John Fast - The Family Doctor For families facing
succession, or stuck in sibling rivalry, or locked in chronic
conflict patterns, Dr. Fast provided a sophisticated diagnostic
grid for the unique challenges faced by all business families.
The cures presented were based on leading research, best
practices and a decade of experience by Dr. John Fast in helping
families navigate some of their deepest fears and operationalize
their greatest desires.
Paul Milne
“Some children want the
business and some children want the cash.”
Today’s
business advisors working with their family business clients
recognize that successful “succession planning” must now be
looked at with a broader multi-disciplinary lens. Paul
challenged the conventional thinking on succession planning, by
sharing real life situations and identifying best practices in
current transitional work. He demonstrated that it is possible
to create a fair family legacy will working through multiple
agendas.
President and
Chief Executive Officer of
The Dominion of Canada General Insurance Company
The Insurance Guy Who Tells It
Like It Is.
George Cooke brought a unique and intriguing perspective to the
issues of modern enterprise within the context of working for
one of the oldest Canadian family businesses. He shared his
passion for giving back while staying committed to achieving
outstanding business results in challenging markets. Cooke
shared the lessons learned from keeping things simple, staying
close to your community and never losing sight of what drives
your business
Working
Together to Keep it Together. We
were pleased to have Jennifer East of ONIDA, as our keynote
speaker and panel facilitator. Working with a panel of spouses
who work together in local family businesses, Jennifer discussed
their challenges and solutions to working together to keep it
together. Our members and guest were treated to a very frank
discussion about how family communication plays such a key role
in maintaining family harmony whether it is amongst spouses,
siblings, parents or children.
Entrepreneurs
- Stand Out and Succeed in Uncertain Times.
Our
event at Trent University was a big success. Rick Spence talked
to the group about how to get close to the customer and create a
"WOW Strategy" to differentiate your business. We were
pleased to have more than 180 attend the event from all over the
City, County and as far away as Markham.
Guest
Speaker Rick Spence, Business Strategist, Writer, Speaker and
"Growth Guru" (KFBG Members can view Rick's
presentation in the Members Only Section - Login
here).
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