Alberta Business Family Institute (ABFI)

NEXT WEEK!!! Join us at the 20th Signature Event as we dive into the inspiring journey of the Sunner Family and Durabuilt Windows & Doors from humble beginnings to becoming a leader in innovation and resilience. Tuesday, Oct 1, at The Westin Edmonton and Thursday, Oct 3, at Hotel Arts Group Calgary. Our emcee, Marvin Washington, and moderator, Ryan Jespersen will take us through key lessons with the Sunner Family as they share stories from: 🌏 building a new business in a new country 👫 the family perspective and roles our partners play in building businesses 🚀 the legacy and future Don't miss this opportunity to hear firsthand how the Sunner Family navigated challenges and embraced opportunities, growing from a small family business to a 700+ business family village and engage with top business families, leaders and advisors. Check out the preview video, in which Harry Sunner reflects on the power of perseverance, adaptability, and the generational impact of family businesses. Video - https://lnkd.in/gAZSMhgy Special thanks to our incredible partners who make this event possible: Results. Bennett Jones, QV Investors Inc., Vanta Group, Edmonton Global, KPMG Family Office, TEC Canada, BDO, Cameron Development Corporation, Canaccord Genuity Group Inc., Badger Investment Group, Blackwood Family Enterprise Services, Road 55, and ED Marketing Agency. 🎟 Edmonton: Tickets https://lnkd.in/gs6QGEDV | Tables - https://lnkd.in/geEMBcNH 🎟 Calgary: Tickets https://lnkd.in/gs6Tp2zR | Tables https://lnkd.in/gvkgyUBd #FamilyBusiness #Durabuilt #SunnerFamily #ABFI #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #SignatureEvent University of Alberta Alberta School of Business, University of Alberta Vern Glaser Vikas Mehrotra

The Sunner Family's remarkable journey from Punjab to building a leading enterprise across Western Canada is truly inspiring. In the mid-1990s, Joe and his son Harry purchased a small, struggling PVC window shop, growing it into Durabuilt Windows & Doors business with ~700 employees and multiple facilities. Join us on Oct 1st in Edmonton and Oct 3rd in Calgary to hear more of their story. 🎟️ Tickets are still available in both cities. #FamilyBusiness #Entrepreneurship Thank you to Edmonton Global, BDO Canada, TEC Canada, Cameron Development Corporation and Road 55 for supporting this video. Henny Sunner Harry Sunner Amar Randhawa Matt Knight, MBA, FEA, ICD.D Vern Glaser Marvin Washington Ryan Jespersen Vikas Mehrotra Sarah Tiet Malcolm Bruce MSM, ICD.D Adam Mallon Rob LeLacheur

We’re thrilled to share that our Signature Event is 72% sold out! 🗓 October 1, 2024, in Edmonton, The Westin (5-9 pm) 🗓 October 3, 2024, in Calgary, Hotel ARTS (5-9 pm) 🎟️ Get Your Tickets Now! Calgary: Table - https://lnkd.in/gvkgyUBd or Single Tickets - https://lnkd.in/gs6Tp2zR Edmonton: Table - https://lnkd.in/geEMBcNH or Single Tickets - https://lnkd.in/gs6QGEDV Join over 600 business leaders and family enterprise advisors to: 🎉 Celebrate the success and honour the Sunner Family of Durabuilt Windows & Doors, a testament to innovation, resilience, and multigenerational entrepreneurship. 🤝 Connect and engage with Alberta's top business families and advisors. ❤️ Support ABFI to continue to help family businesses thrive and fund research and scholarships.

1-month to go until our 20th Annual Signature Event! 🗓 October 1, 2024, in Edmonton, The Westin (5-9 pm) 🗓 October 3, 2024, in Calgary, Hotel ARTS (5-9 pm) Join over 600 business leaders and family enterprise advisors to: 🎉 Celebrate the success and honour the Sunner Family of Durabuilt Windows & Doors, a testament to innovation, resilience, and multigenerational entrepreneurship. 🤝 Connect and engage with Alberta's top business families and advisors. ❤️ Support ABFI to continue to help family businesses thrive and fund research and scholarships. 🎟️ Get Your Tickets Now! Calgary: Table - https://lnkd.in/gvkgyUBd or Single Tickets - https://lnkd.in/gs6Tp2zR Edmonton: Table - https://lnkd.in/geEMBcNH or Single Tickets - https://lnkd.in/gs6QGEDV Thank you to our fantastic partners for making this event possible including: Results. Bennett Jones, QV Investors Inc., Vanta Group, Edmonton Global, KPMG Family Office, TEC Canada, BDO, Cameron Development Corporation, Canaccord Genuity Group Inc. Badger Investment Group, Blackwood Family Enterprise Services, Road 55 and ED Marketing Agency Harry Sunner Henny Sunner Vern Glaser Sarah Kowalevsky, CFRE Vikas Mehrotra, Marvin Washington Ryan Jespersen Jeff Tetz Andrea Kenna Darren Dansereau, Rich Groom CFA Sarah Tiet Malcolm Bruce MSM, ICD.D Christopher Singh Gandhu, JD, TEP, FEA Steven Christopherson Adam Mallon Kara Kempin Tina Naqvi-Rota Geoff Badger CFA, FEA, MA - Leadership Patrick O'Connor David Blom Matt Knight, MBA, FEA, ICD.D Rob LeLacheur Leah Tolton, K.C., FEA

Thank you to TEC Canada for featuring our podcast with the Sunners and Durabuilt Windows & Doors. We look forward to welcoming TEC Chairs and Members to our upcoming Signature Event. 📅 Join us on October 1st in Edmonton and October 3rd in Calgary 🎟 Tickets at https://lnkd.in/gbKQ4Q2b Harry Sunner Henny Sunner Vikas Mehrotra Marvin Washington Vern Glaser Alberta School of Business, University of Alberta

Join us at the 2024 Signature Event on October 1st in Edmonton and October 3rd in Calgary. This year marks the 20th Anniversary of our Signature Event, and will recognize the achievements of the Sunner Family of Durabuilt Windows & Doors.   Tickets are available now at https://lnkd.in/gkwUTz4Z or message us for more information. A special thank you to our Presenting Partners, Bennett Jones, Results. and QV Investors Inc. Alberta School of Business, University of Alberta #BusinessFamily #FamilyBusiness #FamilyEnterprise #AlbertaBusiness #ualberta #ABFI #EdmontonEvents #CalgaryEvents

Check out our latest Table Talk Episode featuring Joe, Harry, and Henny Sunner of Durabuilt Windows & Doors. https://lnkd.in/gbten8PN In addition to this podcast, we're pleased to honour the Sunner Family as our 2024 Signature Family. To hear more about their remarkable journey of #entrepreneurship, #innovation, and #growth, register for our Signature Event on October 1st in Edmonton and October 3rd in Calgary. For Tickets and more information https://lnkd.in/gbKQ4Q2b

Congratulations to our Founding Academic Director Lloyd Steier PhD on receiving the 2024 Interdisciplinary Award from The Family Firm Institute - FFI recognizing his outstanding achievement in the advancement of interdisciplinary services to multi-generational family-owned enterprises. The award will be presented in October in London, UK as part of the FFI annual global conference. Great to see Canadian business family colleagues so well represented with awards in London including Francesco Barbera (Ted Rogers School of Management - Toronto Metropolitan University) receiving the Barbara Hollander Award and Peter Jaskiewicz (Family Enterprise Legacy Institute (FELI)) receiving the International Award. Vern Glaser Trish Reay Matt Knight, MBA, FEA, ICD.D Vikas Mehrotra Alberta School of Business, University of Alberta

Check out our next Leadership Series event with Unconstrained. Register now to learn more about managing the demands of leading a family business. Matt Knight, MBA, FEA, ICD.D Vern Glaser Michael Maier Alberta School of Business, University of Alberta

Are you constantly juggling the high demands and complexities of your family business? Feeling overwhelmed might be a sign of Management Attention Deficit (MAD). Discover how to manage this challenge at our next leadership workshop on Treating Management Attention Deficit in Your Business Family. 📅 June 4, 2024, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM followed by cocktails 📍 Royal Glenora Club Join us for a deep dive into understanding and managing the hidden challenges of leading a family business. Unconstrained Guides with backgrounds in systems thinking and strategic management will lead this session, including Derek Hudson, Ann MacTaggart, CPA CA, CMC, Tiziana Benvenuto CMC, CPA, TNLP, BVC Certified Consultant, David Kane, and Glen Vanstone. Learning Outcomes: - Recognize MAD as a natural business challenge, not a personal failure. - Identify the symptoms of MAD and understand its business impact. - Learn strategies to manage MAD effectively. 🎟 Register Now: Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your leadership and strategic focus. Tickets at https://lnkd.in/gvrxqYUN #FamilyBusiness #LeadershipDevelopment #BusinessStrategy #ManagementAttentionDeficit #Unconstrained