Events Information
NWFBA holds its educational breakfast meetings in January/March/May/July/September and ends the year with our
Annual Generations of Success celebration event. 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM in downtown Seattle.
First-time attendees are extended the Member rate.
NWFBA holds bi-monthly networking events in non-program months. Your responses to past surveys report
networking as a highly sought-after activity at NWFBA events.
Mark your calendar for upcoming 2026 NWFBA Program dates:
Wednesday, May 20
Panel Discussion about Professionalizing Business Goverance
Wednesday July 15
Transitioning the Business from Gen 3 to Gen 4
Wednesday, September 16
Town Hall
Wednesday, November 4
Annual Generations of Succuss
DATE: April 23, 2026
TIME: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
VENUE: Perkins Coie
1301 Second Ave, Ste 4200 | Seattle
Our NWFBA network events present a unique and invaluable opportunity to break free from the formalities and truly deepen those relationships.
Enjoy a relaxed, welcoming environment where you can forge new friendships and rekindle old ones, all while sharing insights and experiences with fellow professionals.
Join us at our network events and take action to enrich your professional journey—RSVP today and enjoy our vibrant community!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Panel Discussion:
Professionalizing Business Goverance
How do you prepare the next generation
to take over the family business?
Preparing successors starts years before the handoff. But how do you prepare a clear succession plan that defines roles, timelines, and success milestones?
How do you combine integrity, strategic judgment, operational competence, emotional intelligence, and adaptability to let them protect the family legacy while modernizing the business?
Our panel of advisors will supply tips and help you navigate this complex and sensitive business transaction.
PANELISTS
Arnie Hendricks
Principal, Financial Management Resources
PANELISTS
Shamin Mohandessi
Partner, Seyfarth
MODERATOR
Enrique Coradoro
Founder, President, CEO
Emcor Consulting
DATE: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
TIME: 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
LOCATION: Women's University Club
1105 Sixth Ave | Seattle | 98101
Business governance is the system of rules, structures, and processes through which a company is directed, controlled, and held accountable.
It defines who makes decisions, how those decisions are monitored, and what happens when someone in power acts against the organization’s interests.
Join NWFBA and our panel of family business professionals who offer how to best advise your clients on this important process.
