Event Details

Date

March 1 - March 15, 2018

Time

6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Location

CCE - Ontario County
480 North Main Street
Canandaigua, NY 14424

Cost

$60.00


Host

Nancy Anderson
585-394-3977

Pre-Registration Deadline: February 26, 2018

Planning for Succession - Managing Business Transition to a New Generation, Ontario Location

March 1 - March 15, 2018

Planning for Succession - Managing Business Transition to a New Generation, Ontario Location

A three-workshop series to help farm business owners and successors prepare to engage with their advisers to implement a transition plan for both management and ownership is offered in three locations. Sessions will be discussion oriented and businesses are encouraged to bring current owners and managers, and potential successors. It is often valuable to involve spouses in these discussions.

Topics:

  • Business Across Generations
    • Visions, Values and Goals
    • Are Time Lines Compatible?
    • Issues and Concerns
  • Assessing Your Current Situation
    • Business Viability
    • Know Your Leadership Team
      • Skills and Abilities
  • Family Business Communication
    • Learning to listen with Your Head & Your Heart
    • Presenting Ideas Proactively
    • Family Business Meetings
    • Management Training

For Registration: Click here


Planning For Succession (PDF; 987KB)


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