The Family & Independent Owners meeting is a unique opportunity to gather and collaborate with other newspaper families that have similar business organizations, challenges and opportunities.
This meeting promises to be a fun, can’t miss chance to gather with other executives to hear what’s working and what needs to change. It is dedicated to the most relevant topics for independently owned organizations.
The Family & Independent Owners meeting is about sharing experiences and learning from other organizations like yours. In Chicago we’ll hear directly from executives at several family owned operations who will share their stories on how they’re making it work, their unique structures and the communities they serve, and their plans for the future, including:
The Family & Independent Owners meeting is intended for owners and family members directly involved in the newspaper organization of independently owned newspapers. The C-Suite/Senior Executive/Publisher of these newspapers can also be invited to attend by the organization’s owner to represent the company.
This meeting is for members of America's Newspapers. Not a member? Contact Patty Slusher at pslusher@newspapers.org to find out how to connect with this productive group!
The 2023 Fall Meeting will be held at The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago in advance of the Senior Leadership Conference.
Agenda for Family & Independent Owners Meeting:
Friday, October 6 (all times CDT)
| 6:30 p.m. | Reception and Dinner (location to be determined) |
Saturday, October 7 (all times CDT)
| 8:30 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
Sessions for Family & Independent Owners |
| Evening | Dinner on your own |
Questions? Contact Patty Slusher at pslusher@newspapers.org or call 847-282-9850, ext. 102.
The Family & Independent Owners meeting is open to members of America's Newspapers. Not a member? Contact Patty Slusher at pslusher@newspapers.org to find out how to connect with this productive group!
$325 for first person
$275 for second person from the same organization
Above rates include Friday night dinner, Saturday breakfast, lunch and meetings
$150 for guests (includes all meal functions). Guests may not be an employee of your company or work in the newspaper industry.
The Family and Independent Owners Meeting is designed for the senior executives, owners and family members who are directly involved in their company’s operations. The meeting provides these executives the opportunity to network and share successful strategies to move their business forward. From issues related to basic operations, business structures or familial transitions, the Family and Independent Owners Meeting fosters a spirit of partnership and innovation.
This meeting is intended for owners and family members directly involved in the newspaper organization of independently owned newspapers. The C-Suite/Senior Executive/Publisher of these newspapers can also be appointed to attend by the organization’s owner to represent the company.