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, March 18
Passing the Baton: Advising Family Business Through Transitional Turning Points
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
Passing the Baton
DATE: Wednesday, March 18, 2026
TIME: 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
LOCATION: Women's University Club
1105 Sixth Ave | Seattle | 98101
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:
Don Gerould
Managing Partner
Congent Equity
Ryan Hammert
Owner
WA Business Brokers
Oliver Kotelinkov
Broker and M&A Advisor
Int'l Business Associates
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN.
Click HERE to REGISTER
DATE: April TBD, 2026
TIME: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
VENUE: TBD
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!
REGISTRATION NOT YET OPEN
Contact admin@nwfba is you are interested in attending
