Work Ethics and Expectations in a Post-COVID Generation

December 10, 2025
WSU Connect
8:00am – 9:30 am

Alicia Martinez-Newell will examine how the pandemic transformed young adults' perspectives on work and leadership, offering tools to strengthen their resilience within family businesses.

Presenter: Alicia Martinez Newell, AVP of Student Belonging, WSU

Navigating Social and Organizational Change in Family Businesses

January 8, 2026
WSU Connect
8:00am – 9:30 am

This session explores how family businesses can adapt to shifting societal expectations around DEI while staying true to their core values, offering practical strategies for building an inclusive and resilient workplace culture.

Presenter: Cecilia Thibault, INTRUST Bank, HR Director

Panel Discussion: Managing Talent- HR Best Practice Discussion

February 11, 2026
WSU Connect
8:00am – 9:30 am

This panel will explore how family businesses can manage hiring, performance, and terminations with fairness and professionalism while navigating the emotional complexities of family dynamics.

Presenter: Carrie Cox, AGH
Katy Bingham, Village Travel
Rachel Stuhsatz, Premier Landscaping 

Case Study- AI and Virtual Employees

March 5, 2026
WSU Connect
8:00am – 9:30 am

Ready to future-proof your business? Join Jeff Moore for a powerful case study on how The Ninth Floor’s new leadership embraced AI—from scheduling and operations to marketing and virtual staffing—moves designed to revolutionize their entire company.

Presenter: Jeff Moore, Get Local Digital Agency

Panel Discussion: Lessons Learned & Best Practices for Non-Family Managers

April 1, 2026
WSU Connect
8:00am – 9:30 am

Learn how to cultivate a productive and trusting relationship between family owners and non-family managers to enhance business performance and growth.

Presenter: TBA

Founder/CEO

January 13, 2026
Star Lumber, 325 S. West St.
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Next Gen.

January 14, 2026
AGH Office, Suite 310
8:30 am - 10:30 am

Founder/CEO

March 17, 2026
Star Lumber, 325 S. West St.
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Next Gen.

March 18, 2026
AGH Office, Suite 310
8:30 am - 10:30 am

Keynote with Ann Bauer, Racket

Speaker: Anne Bauer, Racket, 6th Gen, In Flight Service Provider

April 9, 2025
Location: TBA
Time: 6:00-8:00 pm

Anne Bauer shares the remarkable story of The Racket’s transformation from a frontier outfitter in 1891 to a global airline supply leader, highlighting six generations of innovation, adaptability, and sustainable leadership.

RSVP: TBA