An Introduction to Farm Succession Planning

Presented by the Ohio Employee Ownership Center at Kent State University, and Braintree Business Development Center

A workshop for farmers and other small family businesses that want to explore transferring ownership to the next generation. This workshop will be offered three times this Fall in three different regions of the state of Ohio. Our facilitators are Bob Cohen of the Braintree Business Development Center, Chris Cooper of the Cooperative Development Center at Kent State University, and Edward R. Klesack, CLU, LUTCF, MBA, RFC of Centaurus Financial, Inc., (Member FINRA and SIPCE).

Schedule

PIKETON - Thursday Sept. 30

Endeavor Center at OSU South Centers, 1864 Shyville Rd. Piketon 45661

YOUNGSTOWN - Tuesday, Oct. 5

YSU Metro College, 100 DeBartolo Place, Youngstown 44512

MANSFIELD - Wednesday, Oct. 13

Longview Center, 1495 Longview Avenue, Mansfield 44906

The workshop will address:

·                 Is your farm or business transferable?
·                 Who will be the next generation of owners?
·                 What is the valuation of your farm or business?
·                 What resources are available for family businesses?
·                 What are the legal and tax consequences you should be aware of?
·                 What timetable makes sense for succession planning?

This workshop will also be of interest to business and financial consultants, bankers and economic development professionals

There is no cost for this workshop.  Refreshments will be provided.  But we do need to know ahead of time that you will be there. To register for this workshop or for additional information, please call 330-672-0333 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it