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.
The Family Business Conference & Achievement Awards currently takes place in Cleveland.
Eligible Family Business Achievement Award nominees must have a minimum of two family members involved in the organization, and be privately held. A family member is defined as siblings, spouses, children, grandchildren, or cousins. They may be from a single generation or multi-generations. Nominees for the award must a have a physical location in Northeast Ohio.
Family Business Conference • September 2025
Corporate College East • 7:30 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
2025 Nomination Information to be announced soon!
Date and Registration Information to be announced soon.
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For more information, contact Suzi Linn at slinn@sbnonline.com or 440.250.7011
VIEW PAST FAMILY BUSINESS ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS COVERAGE:
Take a look back at the 2024 Family Business Conference featuring the Family Business Achievement Awards held on September 5, 2025 at Corporate College East.
Take a look back at the 2023 Family Business Conference featuring the Family Business Achievement Awards held on September 28, 2023 at Corporate College East.
Take a look back at the 2022 Family Business Conference featuring the Family Business Achievement and Business Longevity Awards held on September 29, 2022 at Corporate College East.
Take a look back at the 2021 Family Business Conference featuring the Family Business Achievement and Business Longevity Awards held on September 23, 2021 at The Westin Cleveland Downtown.
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