The theme of this year’s conference is “Navigating Change: Mastering Transitions in the Family Enterprise.” Hear from Lisa Cooper, president of Mast General Stores, as she delves into the challenges and opportunities of maintaining a family business legacy. Cooper will share her invaluable insights into guiding her family business through generational transitions, maintaining core values, and fostering a culture of resilience and growth. Join us for a day of networking, learning, and thought-provoking discussions designed to help family enterprises thrive in today’s ever-changing business environment.
Attending this year’s conference offers a wealth of benefits for family business leaders, advisors, and key stakeholders. Whether your business is navigating leadership changes, planning for succession, or considering mergers and acquisitions, this event provides invaluable insights to help you thrive in times of transition.
Here’s what you can expect:
Learn from Industry Experts
Gain knowledge from top industry experts who understand the complexities of family businesses. From leadership transition to succession planning, our speakers will share practical, actionable strategies that you can immediately apply to your family enterprise.
Exclusive Keynote Insights
Hear directly from Lisa Cooper, President of Mast General Stores, as she delves into the challenges and opportunities of maintaining a family business legacy. Her keynote, “Building Our Future on Foundations from the Past,” will inspire attendees with real-world experiences and proven approaches to long-term business success.
Practical Takeaways for Managing Change
With sessions like “Mergers and Acquisitions in the Family Enterprise” and “Ensuring Legacy: Mastering Succession Planning” and “Navigating Leadership Transitions in the Family Enterprise,” you’ll leave the conference with a toolkit of strategies to effectively manage change, whether you’re bringing in non-family executives, navigating ownership transitions, or preparing your business for sale.
Networking with Peers and Industry Leaders
This conference provides a unique opportunity to connect with fellow family business owners, advisors, and executives. Share experiences, discuss challenges, and build relationships that can foster growth and collaboration.
Panel Discussions with Real-World Insights
Our expert-led panel, featuring leaders from Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes, Ayers Leather, Bank of Travelers Rest, and Instel Power Products, will share their personal experiences in handling succession planning and passing the torch to the next generation. The interactive format allows you to ask questions and gain tailored advice.
Inspiration for Long-Term Success
Whether your goal is to sustain your family legacy, ensure smooth leadership transitions, or integrate non-family executives into your business, this conference will equip you with fresh ideas and proven solutions to help ensure the longevity and success of your family enterprise.
Strategies for Building a Stronger Business
Sessions like “Planned Change Model” with Don Harper will provide attendees with frameworks for optimizing internal processes and human resources, driving efficiency, and positioning your business for growth in today’s competitive market.
By attending, you’ll leave better prepared to address the unique challenges of family-owned businesses and armed with the tools needed to navigate change effectively.
Go online here for registration and more details.
For details, contact Dr. Brad Bechtold, executive director, at 864-231-2463 or email bbechtold@andersonuniversity.edu.
The Kim S. Miller Family Enterprise Institute of South Carolina
The Kim S. Miller Family Enterprise Institute of South Carolina at Anderson University is dedicated to the growth and sustainability of family-owned businesses. Through education, research, and collaboration, the Institute provides family enterprises with the tools and resources needed to navigate the complexities of family business, ensuring long-term success and continuity. Visit their website at www.familyenterpriseinstitutesc.org.
