“Transitions West 2011: Succession, Estate Planning and Family Company Governance” is co-sponsored by Stetson University Family Enterprise Center and
Family Business
Magazine, and is the only conference created
for
family companies,
by
family companies.
Who Should Attend
Attendance at this conference is strictly limited to 110 family business owners, shareholders and family members. The conference will be ideal for senior family business leadership to attend with their next generation of leaders and shareholders. It is designed to facilitate conversation on important family issues among generations. There is special programming for family business members aged 15-29 and for family company spouses.
NOTE: All attendees will be vetted to ensure that they are family company leaders, members or shareholders. This event is only for family-run companies. Senior advisers to family companies may attend ONLY with the family company they represent, or register with the special adviser rate.
Advisers to family companies may inquire about sponsorship opportunities. Contact Scott Chase at (301) 879-1613, or email
scottchase@verizon.net
.
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hat Attendees Say
(Selected feedback from Transitions 2011)
Rated by 77% of attendees as “Excellent” (and 23% as “Above Average”)
“Transitions 2011 was the best conference I have ever attended. The speakers represented a range of family companies, from large to small. The organizers kept the conference moving along and on time.” —
Michael T. Misleh, President, multi-unit Skyline Chili franchise group
“BRAVO on an outstanding conference. It was one of the best private company knowledge exchanges I have had the pleasure of participating in over my 16+ years in the industry!” —
Amy O’Brien, Director, PwC
“Finally, a conference for business owners, not just operators and/or managers!” —
Katherine Hayes, HRK Group Inc.
“I was really impressed with the families that attended, and I appreciated the quality of the presentations and content.”
— Kirby Rosplock, Ph.D., Babcock Lumber
“A great overall experience. I enjoyed all of the topics.”
— Paul Agnew, Alco Holdings LLC
“Phil Clemens talks the talk and walks the walk!”
— Candace Fowler, James W. Fowler Co.
“Ross Born’s was an important message on personal and corporate branding, delivered in a lively, animated manner.” –
– Grant Lovig, Company’s Coming Publishing Co.