Succession workshops are scheduled for Feb. 28 in Pendleton and March 8 in Springfield. Succession workshops deal with the issue of transitioning a business from one generation to the next. The hands-on workshop gives teams a chance to discuss the basics, share experiences and concerns with others, and initiate an action plan for succession.
Participants have the opportunity to hear from a panel of family business owners.
A tour of a local family business rounds out the day. The May business conference focuses on leadership and longevity from diverse perspectives. Since 1985, the Austin Family Business Program has helped Oregon's family-owned businesses not only to survive, but to thrive under the leadership of future generations, Patricia Frishkoff, program director said. The program offers academic courses, workshops and seminars, publications, videos, and other tools to assist families in their business operations and planning.