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Save the date! Our 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) is scheduled for Wednesday, June 19 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. Calling all Family Enterprise Canada members to mark your calendars and join us for this important event. Stay tuned for the Official Meeting Notice, Agenda and all pertinent materials to be shared with you ahead of the meeting.

https://events.familyenterprise.ca/event/2024-annual-general-meeting/

Hey NextGens - Join us at Symposium 2024 in Calgary! Don't miss our special pre-event! Join your peers at the NextGen Retreat for a unique opportunity to connect, learn and have fun before Symposium kicks off. Secure your spot today: https://events.familyenterprise.ca/family-business-symposium-2024/symposium-nextgen-retreat/
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Discover the power of partnership in family businesses! E.B. Horsman & Son celebrates Leviton as Supplier of the Year. Explore how this collaboration fuels success and drives excellence in the industry.

https://www.ebmag.com/e-b-horsman-son-recognizes-leviton-as-supplier-of-the-year/
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E.B. Horsman & Son recognizes Leviton as Supplier of the Year - Electrical Business March 18, 2024 - E.B. Horsman & Son has named Leviton its 2023 Supplier Partner of the Year (2023). Congratulations! “Leviton has demonstrated a very

Happy Mother's Day to all the Mothers & Mother figures in our lives! Today, we celebrate the incredible women and role models who are the backbone of family businesses everywhere. To those who lead with grace, resilience and passion in the boardroom and at home, we honour you. At the Family Enterprise Foundation, we recognize the vital role that women play in driving innovation, fostering growth and shaping the future of family enterprises.
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Morton Family Foundation donates $50,000 to YWCA Peterborough Haliburton for fourth year in a row!

Read the full article on our LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7193576473583099904

From Basement Startup to Community Staple: The Journey of Vinnie's Mr. Fixit

For over 20 years, Vinnie's Mr. Fixit has been the heartbeat of automotive care in Guelph and its surrounding regions. What began as a humble venture in the founder's parents' basement, fresh out of high school, has blossomed into a cornerstone of the local business landscape.

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Vinnie’s Mr. Fixit: A two-decade journey from startup to community automotive leader GUELPH – “Driven by family powered by trust” For over two decades, Vinnie’s Mr. Fixit has been a trusted name in the automotive repair industry, serving the city of Guelph and its surrounding areas. From its humble beginnings in the founder’s parents’ basement right out of high school, t...

New Podcast Alert! In this episode, host Steve Legler speaks with Professor Peter Vogel of IMD Business School to discuss Vogel’s recent book, Family Office Navigator. Together, they highlight the critical role advisors should play when business families consider setting up a family office or want to take a fresh look at what they currently have in place.

Listen to the full episode here: https://familyenterprise.ca/resource/the-family-office-navigator/

Kal Tire's journey began in 1953, when Tom Foord laid the foundation with a single service station in Vernon. Since then, it has blossomed into a global force, boasting 260 stores across Canada and serving 150 mine sites worldwide. Despite its expansive reach, Kal Tire remains deeply rooted in its founding principles—a testament to the enduring power of family-owned enterprises.

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Vernon-based Kal Tire has new president from outside founding family “This is a company I’ve respected deeply throughout my career, so I’m humbled and honoured by the opportunity to build on the legacy of Robert Foord.”

Canadian Family Businesses Shine in Sustainability Efforts! Many family-owned businesses across Canada are excelling in their sustainable practices, focusing on environmental care and social responsibility. Our latest survey provides an inside look at how these companies are prioritizing our planet alongside their profit margins.

Happy Earth Day! Check out their stories in our latest report: https://familyenterprise.ca/resource/are-canadian-family-businesses-engaging-in-sustainable-development-practices/

Dive into the world of environmental metrics and performance with Cove Continuity Advisors Inc.!

Learn how Bernie Geiss', award-winning insurance brokerage, embraced sustainability through innovative practices, including B-Corp certification and more.

Watch our webinar: Factoring Net Zero Targets into Your Business – now!

https://familyenterprise.ca/resource/factoring-net-zero-targets-into-your-business/

Exciting Symposium speaker announcement!

Exciting Announcement: We are proud to host Jessica Holmes, one of Canada's favourite comedians, at Symposium 2024 in Calgary this May 28th!

Jessica will shine a light on resilience and mental wellness with her unique blend of humour and heartfelt insight. In these challenging times, leaders must come together to empower and inspire. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity for growth, networking and innovation.

Hurry up and register - we're nearly sold out!
https://events.familyenterprise.ca/family-business-symposium-2024/