Goering Center Events Calendar
At the Goering Center, we offer a variety of educational programs to help you connect, learn, and grow alongside other family and private business leaders. At our single and multi-day programs, institutes, and community events, hear from subject matter experts and connect, learn, and grow alongside other family and private business leaders.
2026 Events Calendar
Our 2026 Events Calendar is here! Download to see what's coming up around the #GoeringCommunity next year.
Download this document for a one-page snapshot of programming throughout the year. Dates and topics subject to change.
Upcoming Events
Please note: we will be updating the following events with details as we receive them, so save the dates and check back in due course.
This Overview session is your chance to preview what the October 14th half-day workshop will cover and determine if it’s right for you or your team.
Most business owners and leaders focus on driving revenue — but without reliable financial insights, even the best growth strategies can stumble. If you’ve ever felt uncertain about cash flow, profitability, or whether your business is truly on track, this session is for you.
What's next for the economy in 2026?
On October 9, we'll reveal the results of our 2025 Economic Survey and host a live panel with leading experts from the University of Cincinnati, Bartlett Wealth Management, and Bahl & Gaynor. If you own or lead a family or private business, you won't want to miss this practical, forward-looking discussion.
Most business owners & leaders spend their days focused on growing revenue, but only 1 in 10 closely-held businesses have financial books they can rely upon. Without accurate, actionable financial data, you're making critical business decisions in the dark—and that's a recipe for unexpected cash crunches, missed opportunities, and sleepless nights.
Join us for this half-day workshop to learn the proven framework that has helped hundreds of business owners move from financial anxiety to confident decision-making.
Whether you're looking to transition ownership, scale your business, or refine your long-term strategy, you need clarity and direction to move forward with confidence.
Our BLUEPRINT Institute is designed for companies in rapid growth to help define market position, sharpen strategy and develop a clear, actionable plan for continued success.
Negotiation doesn’t have to feel uncomfortable—or one-sided. Whether you’re talking with suppliers, customers, or even family members, your ability to negotiate effectively can mean the difference between leaving value on the table and building lasting success.
Join us for a powerful workshop with Dr. Laurens Steed and discover the strategies, tactics, and confidence you need to take control of the conversation and get better results every time.
When you are leading a family or private business, the pressures and concerns that you shoulder are heavy, and so much is riding on how well you manage that load. Your work life impacts your home life, and your home life impacts your work life, too. All of it affects your health — your physical well-being, and the health of your company’s bottom line.
Our Roundtables provide an opportunity for collaborative peer sharing about strategic and tactical business issues, within the larger context of your personal and family concerns. Consider this your very own board of advisors, whose number-one goal is to help you restore balance.
From automating simple tasks to guiding complex decisions, AI is quietly changing how family and private businesses get work done. This session will explore the practical, real-world applications of AI that can increase efficiency, reduce costs, and create space for smarter leadership.
The Next Generation Institute (NGI)® is for owners and leaders of family businesses, their successors, and other family members who may or may not work in or have ownership interest in the business. The program shines a light on the issues that most do not anticipate in a caring, supportive environment, while equipping the family to take action when they decide the time is right.
Learn how to make the most of your Goering Center membership and be sure to bring along key employees and/or any family members working in the business. This 90-minute program is more than an orientation to the Center and its core offerings, it is your opportunity to meet other new members, build your network, and become part of our business community.
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If you have any questions, please contact Kamela Barrier, Director, Programs & Marketing at 513-446-5606 or Kamela.Barrier@uc.edu.
Cancellation Policy
If an event is canceled due to weather or another emergency, you will be contacted. If the event is on campus, please refer to your local TV, radio, or the College website for more information.