2007 Family Business Forum
October 18, 2007
Buffalo Niagara Marriott
Photographs provided by WPG Wallace Photograhic
(LtoR) Dr. Robert J. Perrelli, CJM, keynote speaker and consultant on Family Systems Theory; Dr. Antone (Joe) Alber, Dean of Canisius College Richard J. Wehle School of Business.
(LtoR) Dr. Robert J. Perelli; Melinda Rath Sanderson, Executive Director of the Canisius College Women's Business Center.
One of four breakout sessions, this session focused on Conflict Resolution in family businesses. Moderated by Dr. Patricia Hutton, Canisius College, with panelists (LtoR) Joseph F. Basil, Sr., Basil Automotive Group; Laurie Irish-Jones, Irish Propane; and Joseph F. Basil, Jr., Basil Automotive Group and Nextpoint LLC.
Another of the four breakout sessions, this session focused on Succession Planning in family businesses. Moderated by Dr. Ji-Hee Kim, Canisius College, with panelists (LtoR) Brian Perry, Perry's Ice Cream and Tom Hyde, Hodgson Russ LLP.
Guests listen in as Dr. Robert J. Perelli opens the Forum with his keynote address.
(LtoR) John Hurley, Executive VP and VP of College Relations; Rev. Darius G. Pridgen, True Bethel Baptist Church; panelist Willie C. Roberson, W.C. Roberson Plumbing & Construction Co.
Luncheon panel discussion moderated by Paul J. Koessler.
Luncheon panel. (LtoR) Michael Newman, NOCO Enegery Corp.; Willie C. Roberson, W.C. Roberson Plumbing & Construction Co.; Laura Zaepfel, Uniland Development Co.; and Anthony Amigone, Amigone Funeral Home, Inc. Moderator, Paul J. Koessler.
Key sponsor, Univera Healthcare and Forum scholarship recipients. (LtoR) Olivia Belter, Univera Healthcare; Pom Phommachanh; Theresa Winder; Jennifer Cooper.
Forum attendees networking during a quick break.