07-24- 2008 CAFE Nova Scotia has established the John Abbass Scholarship Fund in honor of a long time CAFE member and entrepreneurial proponent - John Abbass of Sydney Nova Scotia. For more information on how you can contribute to this fund and/or apply for consideration, call CAFE at 902-465-2535.
The Canadian Association of Family Enterprise (CAFE) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the well being of the family in business. It 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 15 chapters, from Halifax to Vancouver Island.
The Nova Scotia Chapter began in 1997 and has grown steadily since. Our chapter is actively supported by our Associate members who host breakfast and lunch sessions on a variety of family business topics.
Chapter dues are $500 plus HST for both family and Associate members. If you are interested in joining CAFE Nova Scotia, please call our Executive Director, Michelle LaVigne at 902-465-2535.
“CAFE has helped us work through a number of family-related business issues. A partnership with four siblings can be difficult, especially when my brothers report to me as President, but I also report to them as shareholders. Being able to talk through issues that are unique to family businesses in my CAFE Personal Advisory Group (PAG) has really helped me realize that you have to separate the two, and once you draw that line things are much easier to work through.”
Flanagan Foodservice
Southwestern Ontario Chapter - Family Member
