The Canadian Association of Family Enterprise (CAFE) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the well being of the family in business. CAFE was founded in 1983 by 14 entrepreneurs on the premise that family businesses share unique experiences not necessarily found in non- family businesses. Over the years, CAFE has grown nationally to include 14 Chapters from Halifax to Vancouver Island.
Manitoba Chapter
Throughout this site, you can access information unique to CAFE Manitoba; a wealth of family business resource material and information designed to help families gain access to the information most important to them.
We would love if every family business could benefit from the value of a full membership with our association, however, we are aware that time, other commitments, and financial priorities can postpone a decision to join an organization. This is why we have made it easy for you to be included in our network with no obligation.
As a Friend of CAFE Manitoba, you will receive invitations to events as well as a quarterly e-newsletter to keep you up-to-date on the opportunities and discussions on family business in Manitoba.
The Schiffers have been involved in CAFE for the past two and a half years, and Anita agrees that membership in the Association provided support when it was needed most. “It was great for our family to have confirmation from the Association that we were on the right path with our succession plan and had a firm foundation for further growth. Membership in CAFE has really helped us as a family business, especially considering that I am the only child actively working in the business. Advice from CAFE has meant that we have incorporated useful elements and made some improvements to our existing succession plan – all of which has seen the whole family being more involved.”
Schiffer Properties Corporation
Vancouver Island - Family Member
