Why Join a PAG?
Your Peer Advisory Group (PAG) Understands
In a business family, it can be hard to talk “family business.” Having a group of peers who truly understand what you are going through is a powerful resource.
Business families that are part of a dynamic peer community achieve stronger outcomes for both their family and their enterprise through peer learning. Join a PAG and you will never feel alone!
PAGs are a confidential support system for business family members. Only your PAG can understand the circumstances that you face and can provide support through all the issues, joys and concerns that can occur when a family works together.
The confidentiality that you have in a PAG really allows for an open dialogue and allows you to practice having good conversations and dealing with conflict.
Dean Koeller
President, Calvert Home Mortgage Investment Corp.
Why business families join a PAG
Learning with the perfect mix
There is a mix of personal and professional decisions, questions, challenges and opportunities brought forward from group members. These topics, whether personal or professional, hold equal importance and your PAG provides that safe space to share and gain support.
Diversity of people and experiences
PAGs are filled with diverse individuals from different generations, ages, backgrounds, business sectors and sizes. Learn from someone who may resemble your daughter, son, father, cousin – their unique experiences in family business, will provide you with a wide range of perspectives and ideas you can draw from.
Expand your network
As a family business member, you’ll be joining a community that supports one another through the successes and the challenges. Not only will you have access to your PAG members, but you’ll meet others throughout Canada at training and social events, and gain access to experts who can support your PAG and so much more.
Continued support
As a PAG member you’ll have access to a robust online platform filled with all the necessary tools, support and information that you need to be successful in your PAG.
PAG Participation
Membership in Family Enterprise Canada includes one PAG seat for one family member. Additional PAG seats are available for additional cost.
Already in a PAG?
PAG Alumni is a special membership available to current PAG members who have recently sold their business, are about to retire, or are no longer involved in the family business, but still want access to the PAG benefits and community.
How to join a PAG
Before applying, make sure you have joined Family Enterprise Canada and your membership is in good standing.
Family Enterprise Canada will find a suitable PAG for you
Meet with your PAG to ensure there is a good fit
The PAG will extend an invitation to join if there is a good match