Main Calendar
Main Calendar
IRDC Friday Zoominar—Preserving local ownership: Strategies for longevity in family business
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Hosted by Bill Menner of the Iowa Rural Development Council (IRDC), this Friday Zoominar will feature the service offerings of the University of Northern Iowa Family Business Center. Dan Beenken and Kristen Toppin will chat with Bill about the ...
Peer Group: Wildcard
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Eagle Fang Peer Group is a monthly peer group that is professionally facilitated by Heidi Vermeer-Quist. Leadership development, focused conversations that are unique to family businesses, and individual professional/personal development are woven ...
[Virtual Breakfast Series] Practical AI for Family Business Leaders
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Matt Knight is an executive leader, family business advisor, and entrepreneur with over 17 years of experience in strategy and technology consulting and family business management. On March 5, 2026, Matt will share his expertise on artificial ...
Peer Group: Heir Force Navigators
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Eagle Fang Peer Group is a monthly peer group that is professionally facilitated by Heidi Vermeer-Quist. Leadership development, focused conversations that are unique to family businesses, and individual professional/personal development are woven ...
Peer Group: Eagle Fang
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The Eagle Fang Peer Group is a monthly peer group that is professionally facilitated by Heidi Vermeer-Quist. Leadership development, focused conversations that are unique to family businesses, and individual professional/personal development are woven ...
Peer Group: Wildcard
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Eagle Fang Peer Group is a monthly peer group that is professionally facilitated by Heidi Vermeer-Quist. Leadership development, focused conversations that are unique to family businesses, and individual professional/personal development are woven ...
Peer Group: Heir Force Navigators
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Eagle Fang Peer Group is a monthly peer group that is professionally facilitated by Heidi Vermeer-Quist. Leadership development, focused conversations that are unique to family businesses, and individual professional/personal development are woven ...
Peer Group: Eagle Fang
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The Eagle Fang Peer Group is a monthly peer group that is professionally facilitated by Heidi Vermeer-Quist. Leadership development, focused conversations that are unique to family businesses, and individual professional/personal development are woven ...
Cedar Rapids Happy Hour
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join us Thursday, April 16, from 4-6 p.m., at Lion Bridge Brewing Company for happy hour with other family businesses in the Cedar Rapids area! This is a casual meet-up with no formal programming. All are welcome.
Peer Group: Wildcard
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Eagle Fang Peer Group is a monthly peer group that is professionally facilitated by Heidi Vermeer-Quist. Leadership development, focused conversations that are unique to family businesses, and individual professional/personal development are woven ...
Tour & Talk at Vernon Company
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour and conversation at Vernon Company, a fourth-generation, family-owned powerhouse in promotional design, marketing, and manufacturing.
Peer Group: Heir Force Navigators
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Eagle Fang Peer Group is a monthly peer group that is professionally facilitated by Heidi Vermeer-Quist. Leadership development, focused conversations that are unique to family businesses, and individual professional/personal development are woven ...
Peer Group: Eagle Fang
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The Eagle Fang Peer Group is a monthly peer group that is professionally facilitated by Heidi Vermeer-Quist. Leadership development, focused conversations that are unique to family businesses, and individual professional/personal development are woven ...
[Virtual Breakfast Series] Things I Wish I Knew: Lessons From Former CEOs
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Board Bootcamp—Basic Training
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
TBA This event is free, hosted via Zoom, and is open to all leadership, family members, and board members from family-owned businesses. It will be recorded and available to access on the members-only portal after the event concludes.
Peer Group: Wildcard
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Eagle Fang Peer Group is a monthly peer group that is professionally facilitated by Heidi Vermeer-Quist. Leadership development, focused conversations that are unique to family businesses, and individual professional/personal development are woven ...
Board Bootcamp—Operation: Fit to Serve
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
This event is free, hosted via Zoom, and is open to all leadership, family members, and board members from family-owned businesses. It will be recorded and available to access on the members-only portal after the event concludes.
Board Bootcamp—Special Forces: Independent Directors
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
This event is free, hosted via Zoom, and is open to all leadership, family members, and board members from family-owned businesses. It will be recorded and available to access on the members-only portal after the event concludes.
Peer Group: Heir Force Navigators
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Eagle Fang Peer Group is a monthly peer group that is professionally facilitated by Heidi Vermeer-Quist. Leadership development, focused conversations that are unique to family businesses, and individual professional/personal development are woven ...
Peer Group: Eagle Fang
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The Eagle Fang Peer Group is a monthly peer group that is professionally facilitated by Heidi Vermeer-Quist. Leadership development, focused conversations that are unique to family businesses, and individual professional/personal development are woven ...
Peer Group: Wildcard
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Eagle Fang Peer Group is a monthly peer group that is professionally facilitated by Heidi Vermeer-Quist. Leadership development, focused conversations that are unique to family businesses, and individual professional/personal development are woven ...
Peer Group: Heir Force Navigators
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Eagle Fang Peer Group is a monthly peer group that is professionally facilitated by Heidi Vermeer-Quist. Leadership development, focused conversations that are unique to family businesses, and individual professional/personal development are woven ...
Peer Group: Eagle Fang
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The Eagle Fang Peer Group is a monthly peer group that is professionally facilitated by Heidi Vermeer-Quist. Leadership development, focused conversations that are unique to family businesses, and individual professional/personal development are woven ...
Peer Group: Wildcard
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Eagle Fang Peer Group is a monthly peer group that is professionally facilitated by Heidi Vermeer-Quist. Leadership development, focused conversations that are unique to family businesses, and individual professional/personal development are woven ...
Peer Group: Heir Force Navigators
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Eagle Fang Peer Group is a monthly peer group that is professionally facilitated by Heidi Vermeer-Quist. Leadership development, focused conversations that are unique to family businesses, and individual professional/personal development are woven ...
Peer Group: Eagle Fang
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The Eagle Fang Peer Group is a monthly peer group that is professionally facilitated by Heidi Vermeer-Quist. Leadership development, focused conversations that are unique to family businesses, and individual professional/personal development are woven ...
Peer Group: Wildcard
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Eagle Fang Peer Group is a monthly peer group that is professionally facilitated by Heidi Vermeer-Quist. Leadership development, focused conversations that are unique to family businesses, and individual professional/personal development are woven ...
