In This Issue
With both excitement and uncertainty, we are looking forward to exploring the latter half of 2024 with thought leadership from MAI and First Financial Bank. Our very own Pam Goetting has important Roundtable updates and expansions in the works, and we have teamed up with Amy Connor of CMO - OnLoan to bring some innovative approaches to marketing coming Aug. 8.
From Our Thought Leaders
Why Retirement Planning Deserves More Attention
"Election years are a time of heightened anticipation and uncertainty, not just in the political arena but also in the financial markets." While uncertainty may be a common theme in the political world, Brandon is eager to share ways to mitigate this while still being able to continue growing your capital. Read full article
Impact of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on R&D Expenses and Mandatory Capitalization
Are you a CPA? There is good news for those specifically, as with changes Jacob points out in this article, changes brought on by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will ensure gainful employment. Read full article
Calling All Local Family and Private Business
We are "Goering" up for our 25th Annual Family and Private Business Awards on September 10 at The Hard Rock Casino. We need you to nominate an exemplary business or rising leader today!
Apply today!
The annual Family and Private Business Awards recognize and celebrate local businesses who demonstrate exceptional achievements of our 10 Best Practices of Family and Private Businesses. Celebrate extraordinary businesses, volunteers and rising leaders. Nominate any family or private Cincinnati-NKY region business. Awards provide businesses with opportunities to showcase their successes and the impact they are making in our community.
Help us give back to the local business community! With the 25th annual Family and Private Business awards fast approaching, we hope you won't pass up on the opportunity to share your team's generosity with a sponsorship.
Interested? Please contact Kamela Barrier at Kamela.Barrier@uc.edu or 513-446-5606.
Rising Leader Finalists
We are proud to announce that our May Rising Leader finalist is Johnny Payne. Johnny of Sweets and Meats has been a volunteer of the company since 2013, signing on as a general manager in years prior. With the help of Johnny, Kristen Bailey, the company founder, has seen massive time saves in all aspects thanks to Johnny's use of lean processes.
Know someone who exemplifies our 10 Best Practices and deserves some extra recognition? Nominations close this Sunday, June 30th. Don't miss this great opportunity!
Nominate Your Rising Leader
From October 2023 to June 2024, nine Rising Leader Finalists will be selected from a pool of nominees by an independent panel of judges. All nominees are on a leadership or succession track of a family or private business, and have successfully advanced one or more of the 10 Best Practices of Family and Private Businesses. Nominate a Rising Leader today!
Goering Center Programming Highlights
Unlock Your Team's Marketing Potential
Join us for our upcoming event: Effective Marketing: Your Roadmap to Dynamic Growth.
In today’s competitive business landscape, effective marketing is crucial for small business success. However, many business owners find the concept of marketing to be overwhelming.
What You'll Learn
This event will strip away the complexities to offer clear and actionable insights, providing you with the essential tools and knowledge needed to drive real growth in your business.
Whether you're just starting or looking to refine your existing marketing efforts, this event is tailored to meet your needs.
With the help of Amy Connor and an experienced panel of guest speakers, we will equip your team to:
- Gain a deeper understanding of marketing and how it can benefit your small business.
- Build confidence in your ability to create and execute a successful marketing strategy.
- Achieve clarity on the next steps to take in your marketing journey.
- Leave with your own actionable marketing strategy designed to drive true business growth.
Knowledge. Community. Connection.
Pam Goetting has some exciting updates with Goering Center Roundtables that will help keep you and your team on the right track in maximizing efficiency in your business.
Eager to learn more about Goering Center roundtables? Join us for a complimentary Roundtable Overview on July 10 at the Goering Center. We'll provide a brief description of the roundtable process, followed by a sample session led by moderator Rik Vonderhaar that highlights the features and benefits of roundtable membership.
Based on interest generated by our ESOP program in June, the Goering Center is forming an ESOP Roundtable. The group's first meeting will be held in early August, with Tim Rettig of Intrust IT Services as moderator. Companies that are Goering Center members and actively engaged in the ESOP process are welcome to join us!
Wishing that we offered a roundtable with a Northern Kentucky connection? If you are a family or private business located in NKY/Southern Ohio, we'd like to convene a new group to support each other in these challenging times, sharing best practices and actively engaging employees. John Zurborg, previously CEO of Skilcraft, has been a longtime advocate of the Goering Center through our programs like Principles Course, Leadership Development Institute, Business Board Institute and many more. Now as a FocalPoint business coach, John is excited to serve as moderator for this new roundtable. Please contact Pam Goetting at pamela.goetting@uc.edu if you are interested in this new roundtable.
Upcoming Events
July 10 - Complimentary Overview: Roundtables - 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - In-person
The Complimentary Overview is an opportunity for participants to experience a "trial" Roundtable meeting to see if joining one is right for them. They provide an opportunity for collaborative peer sharing about strategic and tactical business issues, within the larger context of your personal and family concerns. Consider this your very own board of advisors, whose number-one goal is to help you restore balance.
July 17 - Complimentary Overview: Pricing Power - 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. - Virtual
The Complimentary Overview is an opportunity to understand how Pricing Power can help deliver high-impact results for your business. Learn how to grow your confidence to overcome price objections, become adept at rolling out price increases to customers, and expert at selling the true value of your services or products. This five-part series will arm you with the methods, messaging, tools, and confidence to negotiate from a position of power and strength.
Aug. 1 - Complimentary Overview: Principles Course - 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - In-person
Learn how to make the most of your Goering Center membership and be sure to bring along key employees and/or any family members working in the business. This 90-minute program is more than an orientation to the Center and its core offerings, it is your opportunity to meet other new members, build your network, and become part of our business community.
Aug. 6 - Pricing Power - 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. - Virtual
Most pricing decisions are made from fear, not from confidence. Most sellers don’t price to win business; they price not to lose. Join us this August for a five-part Pricing Power Series that will arm you with the methods, messaging, tools, and confidence to negotiate from a position of power and strength. This program, heavily focused on application and practice for maximum impact, will help you gain confidence overcoming price objections, become adept at rolling out price increases to customers, and become experts at selling the true value of your services or products.
Aug. 8 - Title TBD - 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - In-person
In today’s competitive business landscape, effective marketing is crucial for small business success. However, many business owners find the concept of marketing to be overwhelming. This event will strip away the complexities to offer clear and actionable insights, providing you with the essential tools and knowledge needed to drive real growth in your business.
New Hire Alert
Welcome To Our Community
Aegis Protective Services, Peter Kavouras - Core Member
Hydra Tech Engineered Products, Peter Blais - Core Member
Innovative Opening Solutions, Mark Teremi - Core Member
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, John Gould - Associate Member
OpsB Consulting, Arturo Murakami - Associate Member
Stretch Strategic Leaders, Cyndi Wineinger - Associate Member
Interested in joining the Goering Center? Learn more about our community, networking and educational offerings on our webpage, or reach out to David Miller at mille5dd@ucmail.uc.edu for more information!