The University of Toledo

Forums are held three to four times a year to provide information on current and unique family business issues. Members are the Center's best resource for experience in recognizing and meeting shared challenges. Networking opportunities are plentiful along with knowledge presented in varied formats such as member panels, interactive CD Rom or national or regional speakers. Forums establish the foundation for further in-depth discussion in affinity groups.  Forums are open for the public to attend.

Mini-Forums have a more specific focus and is presented to a smaller group. These are open to employees of member companies only.

Recent Forums 

Global Success Now - The Impact of Foreign Investment and Global Exporting
March 20, 2012
Co-sponsored by the UT College of Business Alumni Affiliate
Toledo Club Belvedere Room

Recognizing the emerging impact of global exporting and foreign investment, this forum features presentations on key aspects of achieving success in today's global economy, and perspectives from a global exporter and a foreign company investing regionally. Toledo Mayor Mike Bell also talks about what globalization means for our city.

Annual Recognition Event
November 29, 2011
UT Savage Arena - Joe Grogan Room

Featuring Dr. Lloyd Jacobs, President, University of Toledo, and honoring outgoing Advisory Board member Jake Harms of Harms Carpet One Floor and Home and recognizing Center 
members and Entrepreneurial Business Excellence Hall of Fame 2011 winners NAMSA, Metzger Printing, and Fischer Tool and Die.

A Conversation with Dr. Anne Eiting Klamar, President & CEO of  Midmark Corp.  Discussion
Lunch Forum     
September 27, 2011
Toledo Club Belvedere Room

Discussion topics included family business boards or directors,
succession, and gender issues.

Economic Development in the New Demographics
Breakfast with Dr. Timothy Bates   
September 22, 2011
Curriculum Vitae for Dr. Timothy Bates 

Third Annual Economic Forum Panel
March 15, 2011
Speakers:  Gene Collins, Peter Gold, Patrick Rea
Co-Sponsored by the UT College of Business Alumni Affiliate
Gene Collins PowerPoint Presentation

Let's Talk Leadership
Annual Recognition Event
November 30, 2010
Speaker:  Tod Kowalczyk, UT Head Basketball Coach
              with Special guest Becky Minger, Miss Ohio
Networking Pictures

Succeeding Through Succession
September 24, 2010
Speakers: Mike Anderson, The Andersons; Jennifer Hildebrand, The Trust Company; and Tommy Pipatjarasgit, MagicWok
View webcast "Succeeding Through Succession"  

The Economic Future of your Business in a Weak Economy - Revisited
March 9, 2010
Panel Speakers: Patrick Rea, Gene Collins, Peter Gold gave us an update of the state of
                         the local economy.
Individual Presentations 
Panel Discussion   
Gene Collins Power Point Presentation

Separating Myth from the Reality of Family Business
Fifth Annual Lunch Forum
February 2, 2010
Speaker:  Dr. Joe Astrachan 
View Power Point Presentation