In This Issue
Hear from our thought leader US Bank in this month's issue. College planning can be a massive undertaking for all parties, Brandi Walker is happy to share tips, ideas, and a checklist for making the admissions journey easier for all.
Let us "take care of business" together at the 25th Annual Family and Private Awards! Scroll down to make sure you and your team don't miss the opportunity to recognize outstanding leaders in the community with great food and drink!
From Our Thought Leaders
Student Checklist: Preparing for College
Preparing to send your children off to college is a daunting thought for most families, parents, and children alike. Brandi is happy to share tips on helping your student prepare for this exciting challenge, all while offering resources for the parents to prepare all parties. Read full article
A Round of Applause: Celebrating our Family and Private Business Award Winners
Congratulations to this year's honorees! Let's all take a moment to honor these wonderful pioneers of our 10 Best Practices. Come out and support these businesses on Sept. 10.
Ticket sales end soon, make sure to reserve your seat today!
A Special Thank You to our Keith Baldwin Volunteer of the Year, Jonathan Theders
We are proud to announce that Jonathan Theders, Chairman and Chief Growth Officer at RiskSOURCE/OneDigital, is the recipient of our Keith Baldwin Volunteer of the Year Award. As the previous chair of our Board of Directors and an 18-year member of the Goering Center, the continuous support offered from Mr. Theders within and outside of the Goering Center community, giving back to Jonathan the way he has for us was an easy decision.
Drumroll Please... Our Hall of Fame Family Business of 2024 is... Standard Textile!
Founded in 1940 by Charles Heiman, Standard Textile has grown from humble beginnings in Cincinnati to becoming a global leader in the textile industry. Now a fourth-generation family business, Standard Textile has continued to pioneer innovation in the textile industry through over 150 patents in healthcare textiles alone.
Rising Leader: Eight Finalists. One Lucky Winner.
The votes are in! Join us at the Hard Rock Casino on Sept. 10. for the presentation of the Larry Grypp Rising Leader Award.
Calling All Local Family and Private Businesses!
Secure your company's spot at this year's 25th Annual Family and Private Business Awards. Join us as we honor the best in the Midwest!
Doors and registration will open at 4:30 p.m.
The awards ceremony will begin at 5:15 p.m.
Reception will be held from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Sponsorship opportunities are available! Don't miss this chance to get exposure in front of the local Cincinnati business community and over 400 guests.
Contact Kamela Barrier at (513)-446-5606 or at kamela.barrier@uc.edu for more information.
Goering Center Programming Highlights
Your Legacy, Their Future.
Join the Goering Center team and the LaRosa's Pizza team for a complimentary overview on our Next Generation Institute coming Sept. 12.
The Goering Center is hosting a complimentary Overview for the Next Generation Institute®, to provide an opportunity for current and successive generations to explore this program. Join us to discover if the Next Generation Institute (NGI) can help you and your future generation as you anticipate a generational transfer of ownership.
In this deeply engaging program we show current and successive generations of your family business how to prepare and gradually transition roles and ownership when you're ready.
Now I Get It!
The Goering Center and MACKEY are partnering once more to bring you the next installment of "Financial Fluency for Next Generation Leaders".
Understanding your company's finances is a daunting task. With the help of MACKEY, we are excited to make this task approachable for anyone in your company.
What You'll Learn
You can lead a company without developing financial acumen, but not successfully (or for very long!).
Too often, next generation successors are either completely left out of, or are overwhelmed by, financial conversations.
Now I Get It! empowers emerging leaders to understand their company’s financial data, giving them the confidence to engage in conversation and make better business decisions.
Mackey McNeill, author, educator and CEO of MACKEY, will equip participants to accurately read and interpret their financial statements, so they can ask relevant and useful questions regarding that information.
Next gen leaders will learn to forecast easy or challenging financial times, and will see the connection between company activities, responsibilities, and financial results.
Knowledge. Connection. Community.
We are turning the spot light to Pam Goetting with some exciting Roundtable updates. "Looking for outside perspective, efficiency maximization, or just a trusted group of peers? Look no further than Roundtables." Learn more about this opportunity to join the best peer group program in Cincinnati.
The Goering Center has a few open spots on our exclusive HR Professionals Roundtable. We're currently accepting applications from interested individuals.
Connect with a group of your professional peers and gain access to your own personal board of advisors. Benefit from professionally moderated sessions designed to tackle your most pressing challenges and share innovative solutions.
You will enjoy a collaborative environment where you can network, enhance your leadership skills and gain fresh perspectives on HR trends and best practices. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your expertise and make valuable industry connections!
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 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 these opportunities.
Upcoming Events
Sept. 10 - 25th Annual Family and Private Business Awards - 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - In-person - Hard Rock Casino
The 25th Annual Family and Private Business Awards are upon us! Join us at the Hard Rock Casino to celebrate local drivers of our economy with great food and drinks.
Sept. 12 - Complimentary Overview: Next Generation Institute® - 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. - In-person - Goering Center
The Goering Center is hosting a complimentary Overview for the Next Generation Institute®, to provide an opportunity for current and successive generations to explore this program.
Hear from the LaRosa family as they share their experience with the institute, having completed NGI and transitioned their business twice.
Join us to discover if NGI can help you and your future generation as you anticipate a generational transfer of ownership.
Sept. 18 - Complimentary Overview: Now I Get It! Financial Fluency for Next Gen Leaders - 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Virtual
This is an opportunity to understand how Financial Fluency can help deliver high-impact results for your business.
Presented by Mackey McNeill, CEO of Mackey Advisors, you will learn to accurately read and interpret their financial statements. You will also be able to ask relevant questions regarding that information and forecast easy or challenging financial times.
Leaders will see the important connection between company activities, responsibilities and financial results.
Oct. 8 - Now I Get It! Financial Fluency for Next Gen Leaders - 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. - Virtual
You can lead a company without developing financial acumen, but not successfully (or for very long!).
Too often, next generation successors are either completely left out of, or are overwhelmed by, financial conversations.
Now I Get It! empowers emerging leaders to understand their company’s financial data, giving them the confidence to engage in conversation and make better business decisions.
Oct. 10 - Exploring the 2025 Economy with the Fed - 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - In-person - 1819 Innovation Hub
Are you ready for what the economy may throw at you in 2025? Leading a business requires keeping an eye on your economic landscape in order to manage risks and grow.
Join us as the Fed pinpoints the facts and provides insights into the dynamics that may affect you, your employees and your business in 2025:
New Hire Alert!
We have a new member of the team! Maya Heilmayer has joined the Goering Center as the Office and Operations Manager. In this role, she will work on event planning, as well as operating processes and procedures.
Maya graduated from the University of Cincinnati in December of 2023 with a bachelor's degree in business administration. Her previous roles were in customer service.
Her hobbies include playing soccer, enjoying the outdoors, and crafting.
Join us in wishing Maya a warm welcome to the Goering Community.
Welcome To Our Community
Conextalk, Tori Smiley - Core Member
CostQuest, James Stegeman - Core Member
Epipheo, Lucas Cole - Core Member
Express Graphics, Brandon Autrey - Core Member
Group Sales Inc, Jason Ernst - Core Member
Matandy Steel, Andy Schuster - Core Member
Skilken Gold Real Estate Development, Tobi Skilken Gold - Core Member
Software Solutions, Rick Fortman - Core 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 david.miller@uc.edu for more information!