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Building Family Muscle while Transitioning the Business:
An Intergenerational Adventure

John Fast Ph.D. Family Enterprise Solutions

Thursday, September 18, 2008
7:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Radnor Valley Country Club (note new location)
Breakfast buffet included
Directions

Join us to learn from Dr. John Fast of Family Enterprise Solutions and his years of experience consulting with business families. An engaging and provocative speaker, Dr. Fast will provide an exceptional diagnosis and wise ‘medicine’ to help both generations of the family and the business move together toward long-term health.

Dr. Fast will be discussing how to:
· Honor your parents while finding your own voice
· Set boundaries between family functions and business operations
· Keep parenting and management roles untangled
· Move from parenting to partnering with your children

Hear Dr. John Fast presenting at a Family Business Conference:


Video courtesy of Family Enterprise Solutions

Meet the Speaker: John Fast Ph.D.

One of Canada’s leading family business experts, John Fast Ph.D., has his doctorate in business ethics from Boston University, was a marriage/family counselor in California and has 20 years of teaching experience.

A gifted communicator, it is John’s obvious concern for people and his commitment to increase the individual and organizational performance that make him such an effective inspirational speaker. Read what some others have said.

John has recently completed a book entitled The Family Business Doctor.

The son of immigrants from Argentina, John has been working full-time with family businesses since 1998. He and his wife, Esther, have two daughters.

Meet the Thompsons: Member "Best Practice" Highlight

The Thompsons are a remarkable example of a learning family who successfully navigated the ownership and management transitional challenges to the third generation. We are excited and privileged to have them share their recent family business journey of strengthening their family and transferring the business to the third generation.

Below Henry Landes comments at the Laminators’ Ownership Transfer Family Covenant Celebration:

Photo and Video by Mike Landis Photography

For over 40 years, the Thompson Family has helped to build Laminators Incorporated into a successful organization, leading the way in the manufacturing of aluminum composite panels for the commercial construction and sign making industries.

Take a look at some of Laminators Incorporated recent projects.

Words from the President: Henry Landes

Henry Landes is the founder and president of the Delaware Valley Family Business Center which has served over 600 family firms since 1988. He is also contributing editor of Family Business Magazine, a leading international publication. Henry grew up in a successful family business, which gives him a first-hand appreciation for the special challenges facing business families. For a glimpse into how Henry and his team work with business families, click below to tune in to the brief clips below from the Laminators’ Ownership Transfer Family Covenant Celebration which was held in July 2008 in the offices of Delaware Valley Family Business Center. Hear more about the Thompson family management and ownership transition to the third generation at the September 18 Forum!

Henry Landes and Mario Vicari share some final comments at the Laminators’ Ownership Transfer Family Covenant Celebration:


Video by Mike Landis Photography



The Learning Continues ...
Register today for one of two complimentary luncheon groups which will convene immediately after the Forum. Call (215) 723-8413 to make a reservations as seating is limited.

Developing Leadership in Business Families: Putting Your Strengths to Work
Luncheon Highlights:

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Please contact Sally Derstine at (215) 723-8413 or click here for more information or to register.

The Family Business Learning Community gathers monthly to learn best practices of successful business families and competent advisors. Join our membership of over 80 family firms from all industries across the tri-state area. These 1st through 5th generations learn from each other and with each other at quarterly Forums and monthly Mini-Forums.

Forum cancellations must be made 2 days prior to event; if registration fees are involved, they cannot be refunded or waived when cancellations are made after that date or when the registrant does not attend.

Directions:

Radnor Valley Country Club (NEW LOCATION)
555 Sproul Road, Villanova, PA
(215) 723-9886
www.radnorvalleycc.com

Directions from Southern New Jersey and Philadelphia
From New Jersey use either the Ben Franklin or Walt Whitman bridge. Head West on the Schuylkill Expressway (I-76W) to Exit 331A (I-476 South-"Blue Route"). Exit is just past Conshohocken on the left. Take I-476 South to Exit 13 (St. Davids/Villanova). Turn right onto Route 30 East (Lancaster Ave.). Go to third traffic light and turn right onto Sproul Rd. (Route 320). RVCC is located 1.5 miles on the left.

From Northeast Philadelphia, I-95 North and surrounding area, Central and Western PA:
Take Pennsylvania Turnpike to Exit 25 (Mid-County I-476 South) and follow signs to I-476 South (Blue Route). Take I-476 South to Exit 13 (St. Davids/Villanova). Turn right onto Route 30 East (Lancaster Ave.). Go to third traffic light and turn right onto Sproul Rd. (Route 320). RVCC is located 1.5 miles on the left.

From New York and central New Jersey
Take New Jersey Turnpike South to Exit 6 (PA Turnpike). Take Pennsylvania Turnpike West to Exit 25 (Mid-County I-476 South) and follow signs to I-476 South (Blue Route). Take I-476 South to Exit 13 (St. Davids/Villanova). Turn right onto Route 30 East (Lancaster Ave.). Go to third traffic light and turn right onto Sproul Rd. (Route 320). RVCC is located 1.5 miles on the left.

From Philadelphia Airport
Take Exit 9 off I-476 (Blue Route). Turn left onto Route 3. At 3rd traffic light turn right onto Church Lane. Continue as this road turns into Route 320 and Sproul Road. RVCC will be approximately 3 miles on your right.

Note: Exit numbers have changed on Route 476; these changes are reflected in the text and map below.