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January 27, 2009 —Working with Non-Family Managers
The attendees broke into small groups to discuss non-family employee case studies.
December 9, 2008 – Farewell to Ann Kinkade
Despite the wintery weather, Ann Kinkade was bid a warm farewell at her last program as FBC Director.
November, 2008 – Family Enterprise Continuity program
FBC program breaks are times for relationship building with other family businesses and are a valued asset of membership.
October, 2008 – Food for Thought
There was a large turnout for the first Food for Thought sponsor-run breakfast program. Smith & Gesteland presented estate and succession planning tax issues, and The QTU Group presented how HR can create or destroy value in the family business.
September, 2008 Family Business Women
Family Business Women 2008-09 program year began with a social and networking dinner, followed by a movie and guided discussion related to the many issues and interests that challenge today's women.
September, 2008 – Negotiating Skills
Nationally recognized UW Law Professor, Ralph Cagle, provided an interactive discussion on how to successfully negotiate challenges in a family business.
July, 2008 – Summer Tailgate
Howdy Holmes, President & CEO of Chelsea Mills, maker of “JIFFY” mixes, a market-share leader in retail prepared baking mixes, spoke about how he led the transformation of the 100 year old family business into the 21st Century.
May, 2008 – Food for Thought
Members had a lot of take home ideas and points of discussion after listening to “Consumer Driven Health Plans” and “Individualized Pay Incentives”. The presentations were given by Founding Sponsors, Associated Bank and The QTI Group.
April, 2008 – Governance Program
The very special governance program at Monona Terrace included a speaker, panel discussion and a working lunch to learn and discuss the importance of having an independent board.
March, 2008 – Applied Intelligence
Teens and young adults were encouraged to attend the Applied Intelligence program to establish effective relationships in all aspects of life and optimize career potentials.
February, 2008 – Jennifer Laack
FBC adds part time Center Coordinator, Jennifer Laack.
January, 2008 – Food for Thought
The Skyview room was near capacity to hear FBC Founding Sponsors, DeWitt Ross & Stevens and The Zimdars Company, present “Tips for Disciplining, Investigating and Terminating Employees” and “Long Term Care Insurance”.
January, 2008 – Hunter Lott with Members
Program presenter, Hunter Lott, talking with members during the program break.
December, 2007 – New Advisory Board
The FBC names its new advisory board.
December, 2007 – December Program
Members have a chance to meet during program breaks.
November, 2007 – November Program
The November program had attendees create a handbook to help guide the next generation to success in any field of endeavor
October, 2007 – Food for Thought
Food for Thought, a members-only benefit was added this year. Smith & Gesteland and Thompson Investment Management had a panel discussion on the “worst case scenario” for a family business such as death and divorce.
October, 2007 – Family Governance
The presenter, Amy Schuman of Family Business Consulting Group, got discussion going on the importance of family meetings and family councils.
September, 2007 – Thought Provoking Ethics Program
Denis Collins, professor at Edgewood College, opened the 2007-08 program season with "Ethics: The Heart of a Family Business" on September 11. A live case study of a family business was discussed.
July, 2007 – Tailgate is a Summer Celebration of Families
At the 2007 Summer Tailgate, members, sponsors and guests took advantage of the warm weather by socializing on the Terrace of the UW Memorial Union and then listening to keynote speaker, Kim Hendricks, President of Mule Hide and VP of ABC Supply. Kim shared how the family business grew and the support provided by family members. UW MadHatters brought us back in time with musical memories.
May, 2007 – FBC Continues to Grow
During program breaks, members enjoy relationship building time. At the May program, a topic was presented that hit home to all business owning families—“The Importance of Being Lazy” presented by Al Gini of Loyola University.
March, 2007 – FBC Members Attend Ann Kinkade's Family Business Class
Issues in Family Business Ownership, a UW General Business elective taught by FBC Director, Ann Kinkade, had a governance discussion. FBC member panelists, John Wall (DEMCO) and Tom Mohs (Placon Corporation), shared their family business board experience with students and guest FBC members.
March, 2007 – Husband and Wife Team Helps with Communication Skills
Conflict and poor communication skills are inevitable in every family business. Peter and Susan Glaser, Glaser & Associates, Inc., added humor to their presentation on how to develop skills to solve problems and strengthen relationships.
January, 2007 – Lively Discussions on Decision Making
Decision-Making and Succession Planning was presented by Victoria Husted Medvec, Kellogg School of Management in a highly interactive session. Strategies to overcome common biases that impede the quality decision process were highlighted.
December, 2006 – FBC Reaches Out to the Next Generation
Greg McCann of McCann Consulting presented the eight most significant challenges facing the next generation of a business-owning family. The senior and junior generations crafted a vision for continuing ownership.
November, 2006 – Smart Motors Groundbreaking
The FBC attended member company, Smart Motors’, groundbreaking ceremony. FBC Director, Ann Kinkade, was one of the keynote speakers.
November, 2006 – FBC Plans for the Future
In 2006-07 the FBC underwent strategic planning. FBC sponsors and members provided valuable insight for the Center's growth. The facilitator was Kay Plantes, The Plantes Company.
October, 2006 – Popular Speaker Returns
Drew Mendoza, Family Business Consulting Group, shared his expert knowledge regarding multi-generational family firms and the importance of clarity in the roles and responsibilities as owners.
September, 2006 – FBC's 10th Anniversary
FBC's 10th anniversary year began with a celebration dinner with keynote speaker, Helen Johnson-Leipold, Chairman & CEO of Johnson Outdoors and Johnson Financial Group. Helen shared ten reasons for their company success and showed film clips of her father, Sam Johnson, talking candidly about their family values. Pictures taken by Sam while traveling to seven continents were on display. Sam's wife, Gene Johnson, was available to personally sign the book, "Through His Eyes", displaying Sam's complete collection of photos.
August, 2006 – KleenMark Open House
The FBC staff attend as many member company events as possible. This month KleenMark invited the FBC to their 50th anniversary celebration.
May 9, 2006 – Managing Change in the Family Business
Bob Shaver had everyone's attention when he handed out balloons and rubber bands to emphasize his points on how to successfully manage change.
March 28, 2006 – Compensation in the Family Business
Should every family member get paid the same? An in-depth discussion of family business compensation was presented by Robert Wilkening. Attendees were given a case study to discuss.
February 21, 2006 – Resetting the Emotional Barometer
Bonnie Brown and Chester Weber presented a real life case study of how to keep the 2nd, 3rd and beyond generations connected and challenged those in attendance to come up with their own plan.
February 7, 2006 – Social Enterprise and Business Success
UW professor, Kay Plantes, Ph.D. explained business success through a commitment to social concerns. Employees and Consumers are choosing companies that support their concerns.
January 24, 2006 – Protecting the Senior Generation's Finances
No more fear of retiring after listening to Mark Bradley and John Zimdars talk!
December 13, 2005 – Growing Up in a Family Business
Dr. Cindy Iannarelli engaged the audience with her interactive style and the five stages of transferring family business knowledge to kids 3-30.
October 18, 2005 – Family Dynamics and Family Governance
Presenter, Kelin Gersick, outlined how the family can be supportive, productive and work together effectively in the family business.
October 5, 2005 – Family Business Brewery Story
Fauerbach beer, a Madison tradition, was again flowing as FBC members and friends listened to the Fauerbach Brewery story told by the 5th generation family. Some beer tasting in the Fluno Study Pub also was on tap!
September 20, 2005 – Luncheon with the Program Presenters
After the program, "How Boards and Owners of a Family Business Can Work Together Effectively and Productively", presenters Larry Hause and Cary Tutelman met with members over lunch to continue the topic discussion.
September 13, 2005 – Family Business Women Soar to New Heights!
Family Business Women met at Wisconsin Aviation Center and learned about the Center's history, growth and benefits of business flying. Diane Ballweg, Endres Manufacturing, provided rides in her plane after the meeting.
July 20, 2005 – The 2nd Annual Summer Fest was barrels of fun!
Dick Leinenkugel, VP of Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Co., talked about the history of his 5th generation family brewing business. Of course, there were six different Leinies to enjoy! Also "on tap" was Tom Krzystof, who surprised us with his clever magic tricks.
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