As a Next Generation family business leader, you face a unique challenge. Positioned at the crossroads of your family’s legacy and your own future, you’ve been tasked with writing a sequel to your family’s business success story.
The theme for this year's Next Gen Retreat is "Using Your Voice." Next generation family business leaders will walk away will valuable insight into using their skills, talents, and passions in shaping the future of their family business.
Led by sisters Katie Rucker and Jenny Dinnen of the Next Gen Collaborative, this event will help you with:
Agenda
Tuesday, October 1
Welcome Reception – 7:00 pm
Drinks & heavy hor d'oeuvres
Wednesday, October 2
Day One
7:30 AM – Breakfast Served
8:45 AM – Welcome & Kickoff
9:15 AM – Katie Rucker & Jenny Dinnen
10:30 AM – Break
10:45 AM – Andrew Knutson, Thompson Law
12:00 PM – Lunch & Facilitated Table Discussions with Katie & Jenny
1:15 PM – Jude Rake, The Bridge to Growth
2:45 PM – Break/Roundtables/Family Time
4:00 PM – Social
Thursday, October 3
Day Two
7:30 AM – Roundtables & Breakfast
8:30 AM – Speaker TBD
9:45 AM – Speaker TBD
10:45 AM – Goal Setting with Katie & Jenny
11:15 AM – Grab & Go Lunch Available + Small Group Breakouts with Presenters & Sponsors
12:00 PM – Closing
Who Should Attend?
This retreat is specifically designed for you if:
- You're transitioning into ownership of the family business
- You're not yet employed in the business but looking to get involved
- You recently started working in the family business and are eager to learn
- You're beginning the succession conversation or process
- You're interested in developing essential skills like emotional intelligence, leadership, and business development
You’ll leave the retreat with actionable strategies and the confidence to write the next chapter in your family business story.
This retreat was an eye opener for the steps that I need to take as a next gen in our family business. We've all been sitting around waiting for our Dad (the founder) to keep pushing forward on a smooth transition, but I found out at the retreat that this is our responsibility."
– Ben Snyder, VIKOR, 2nd Generation
Watch the 2022 Retreat Recap Video
October 6-7, 2022 – Deadwood, SD
Over 60 Next Gen family business members came together from 27 businesses across five states. This was our largest attendance in our 31-year history!