2026 Family Business Conference and Awards
About the Event
Since 2012, the Family Business Conference & Achievement Awards is an interactive forum with leading industry experts that provides the type of actionable insights necessary to plan for a smooth transition of family businesses. This networking breakfast and interactive workshop will offer perspectives from both industry experts and actual family business owners to address this and other issues facing family-owned enterprises. Hear from experts and owners as they share real life examples and what separates success stories from failures. Our forum is a space where you can meet, network, learn, and collaborate with family business owners who understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with running a family business. These business owners are looking for meaningful content and solutions.
Event Agenda
7:30AM - 8:30AM: Registration & Networking Breakfast
8:30AM: Welcome Remarks
8:45AM - 9:25AM: Raising Owners, Not Heirs: Preparing the Next Generation to Lead Before They’re Expected to Take Over
9:30AM - 10:10AM: Growing Beyond the Family: How Successful Family Businesses Professionalize Without Losing Their Identity
10:15AM - 11:00AM: Awards Presentation
8:45 - 9:25 A.M. - Raising Owners, Not Heirs: Preparing the Next Generation to Lead Before They’re Expected to Take Over
9:30 - 10:10 A.M. - Growing Beyond the Family: How Successful Family Businesses Professionalize Without Losing Their Identity
2026 Family Business Award Honorees
Aerospace Maintenance Solutions, LLC
Air Control Products, Inc.
Blakemore, Meeker, & Bowler Co., LPA
Brunswick Companies
Cascade Management Services Inc. DBA - Village Market/Apples Market/Shaker’s Marketplace
Chippewa Stone
D&S Automotive Collision and Restyling
Event Source
The Filter Cleaning Factory, Inc.
Medina Family Chiropractic Center dba HealthSource Medina
Hylant
Jamestown Container Companies
Keystone Threaded Products
Lintern Corporation
Midwest Direct
Miller's Party Rental Center
North American Coating Laboratories
McNeill's Cabinetry & Flooring / REM Installations
Stack Heating Cooling Plumbing & Electric
W3 Financial Group
SPONSORS
