UToledo Family Business Center

Events

roundtables

Manufacturing - This roundtable is a platform for industry leaders to exchange ideas and strategies for improving manufacturing processes and business operations. Particpants include owners or leaders in the manufacturing sector. This roundtable meets monthly on the second Thursday, from 8:00 to 9:30 AM at the Center for Alumni and Donor Relations, 4510 Dorr Street.

Women, Wisdom & Wine - An empowering gathering that combines insightful discussions on pressing topics with a casual, congenial atmosphere. Participants include women from member companies or sponsors of the center. This group meets quarterly at 4:00 PM at various local restaurants.

Leading Generation - Designed for family business leaders looking to shape their legacy and prepare the next generation for success. Participants include current leaders in family-owned businesses. This roundtable meets quarterly at 10:00 AM, followed by an optional lunch, at the Center for Alumni and Donor Relations, 4510 Dorr Street.

Human Resources - A focused session for HR leaders to share innovations and solve common human resource challenges in the workplace. Participants include HR professionals from member organizations or sponsors. This roundtable meets monthly on the second Wednesday, from 8:30 to 10:00 AM at the Center for Alumni and Donor Relations, 4510 Dorr Street.

Next Gen - This event facilitates the development of future leaders, ensuring they are prepared for the responsibilities and challenges of their forthcoming roles. Participants include next-generation leaders identified as successors in their organizations. This group meets every other month starting in January, from 8:30 to 9:30 AM at the Center for Alumni and Donor Relations, 4510 Dorr Street.

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Upcoming Events 

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August Women, Wisdom and Wine
Unpacking Women's Work: Roles and Responsibilities in Business

Thursday, August 22, 2024
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Manhattan's Pub 'Cheer

Join us for an engaging and interactive discussion on the unique roles women often find themselves in within the business world. Despite advancements, certain tasks and responsibilities are still considered "women's work," both in the office and at home. We will explore examples such as:

• • Being the one expected to remember and celebrate colleagues' birthdays, often through organizing office parties and getting cakes.
  • Taking on the role of organizing office supplies or planning team-building activities.
  • Handling the emotional and relational upkeep in teams, often referred to as “kin keeping,” which extends beyond the workplace into household responsibilities.
  • Frequently being tasked with notetaking during meetings or being the default person to manage schedules and appointments.

In addition, we will discuss the parallel set of assumptions around deficits women are perceived to have because they are female, such as being less assertive, not tough enough, indecisive, too emotional, and generally being underestimated. These perceptions can impact women's roles and advancement in the workplace, and addressing them is crucial for fostering a more equitable business environment.

Our discussion will be facilitated by Dr. Sharon Barnes, the chairwoman of The Department of Women's and Gender Studies at The University of Toledo. And of course, we will enjoy some wine as we share our experiences and wisdom!

To register please click on the program name. If you do not have your username/password, please register as a guest.

 

Past Events 

Visit our YouTube page for recordings of many of our past events.