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Jenny Dinnen and Katie Rucker

Next Gen Gathering

Family businesses are often built on tradition, legacy, and a shared vision. The strength of these businesses lies in the dedication and commitment of family members who work tirelessly to ensure the company's success and continuity. However, there's an equally important aspect that sometimes gets overlooked the value of finding your unique voice within your family business, especially for Next Gens.

Our speakers, twin sister co-presidents Katie Rucker and Jenny Dinnen of MacKenzie Corp. & Next Gen Collaborative, truly believe that cultivating your unique voice doesn't mean going against the family values but rather the focus is around enriching the business (and ultimately the family) with fresh perspectives and innovative ideas. It's about enriching the family business with your own experiences, skills, and vision. Your personal achievements outside the business can boost your confidence and leadership abilities, while your envisioned personal legacy can align your goals with those of the family business. By striking this balance, you contribute to the continued success and growth of the family business while honoring your own individual journey.

Key takeaways:

  • Importance of harnessing your individual strength and passions to dive into both personal and professional success
  • Tips on how to get started utilizing Next Gen Collaborative's FAMILY Framework
  • Why envisioning your own personal legacy is important as you expand your role in the family business

Join us for the center's inaugural Next Generation Gathering at Uteplis Brewing. Appetizers and beverages will be provided.

Who's a next gen? If you're working alongside or underneath family members a generation older, or if you've recently taken over leadership from that generation, this event is for you.