Brian Bourke

Executive Director,Centre for Family Business
Raconteur, man about town Recovering broadcaster

[Brian Bourke @2B_ONAIR]

We are mourning the sudden loss of Ruby, our 11 year old therapy dog. Approach every day like Ruby with a wagging tail and an open heart #rainbowbridge

[Brian Bourke @2B_ONAIR]

On World Hepatitis Day, bringing greetings from the @OntarioTrillium to @SanguenOutreach for their successful seed grant application. @OntarioTrillium has been investing in our communities for over 40 years...to the tune of 100 million annually

[Brian Bourke @2B_ONAIR]

Back on rhe radio this afternoon at 1230. On @CityNewsKIT with Brock Greenhalgh to talk @CFFBKW 7 iron scramble...a fun day to network with some of the regions most iconic businesses

[Brian Bourke @2B_ONAIR]

Pleased to hear from Chloe from @WarmEmbraceEC at this mornings CFFB meeting. #familybusiness #sandwichgeneration

[Brian Bourke @2B_ONAIR]

Our 30 solar light has been overwhelmed. Good night sweet prince

[Brian Bourke @2B_ONAIR]

@brittbortolon @MorganWallen @Ticketmaster Unusual behaviour seems about right,,,

[Brian Bourke @2B_ONAIR]

Larry is one of our most popular speakers, and the shifting landscape right now is making him even more popular, Space is very limited….reach out to me if you’re interested

[CFFB @CFFBKW]

Canada in a World without Rules. That's topic of our Friday presentation from @UWaterloo Professor Larry Smith. One thing we know---the old rules don't apply. Reach out to [email protected] if you're interested in attending. Friday at 11:30 AM.

[Brian Bourke @2B_ONAIR]

Join us for our first event of the New Year

[CFFB @CFFBKW]

2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the Pet Rock It brought in 4 million $ in 1975. Microsoft brought in 16K. Never know what the future holds. We're bringing in @UWaterloo Prof Larry Smith in for his annual look ahead Join us Jan 31st! Reach out to [email protected] for your invite

[Brian Bourke @2B_ONAIR]

Yeah there’s a lot going on. But we’ve got just the guy to make…well…some sense of it. Reach out to me to attend our very timely January event

[CFFB @CFFBKW]

The soon to be POTUS makes some tariff threats. the Finance Minister quits while the PM hangs on by a thread. Want to make sense of it? Join us Jan 31 as we hear from @UWaterloo Prof Larry Smith. If there's any sense Larry will find it. Reach out to us at [email protected]

[Brian Bourke @2B_ONAIR]

We’ve got some pretty darn good people!

[CFFB @CFFBKW]

Comes as no surprise to learn our members are deeply involved in the community. And this time of year--that's highlighted @MchughPainting will be Painting it Forward next weekend at Cambridge Community church Meanwhile, @Bingemans supports @CNS_GRHF through Gift of Lights

[Brian Bourke @2B_ONAIR]

It's a full house as @CFFBKW and @ICDCanada hold our first event together. All about reputational risk. #familybusiness

[Brian Bourke @2B_ONAIR]

Getting set to join @farwell_WR this morning at 11 to talk about reputational risk ..personal and professional

[Brian Bourke @2B_ONAIR]

That would never happen to your business on this platform, would it? Join us on November 29th

[CFFB @CFFBKW]

One mean tweet. One bad review. Protecting your business reputation is more important than ever. We're joining with @ICDCanada to give you the safeguards you need. Non members are welcome. Register at https://t.co/qPmXsrFC48

[Brian Bourke @2B_ONAIR]

We've got some pretty darn good people. Maybe you should join us?

[CFFB @CFFBKW]

Congrats to the numerous members from many industries who were recipients of the @WR_Record Readers Choice awards. No surprise here!

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[Brian Bourke @2B_ONAIR]

In November we are featuring a member tour, and session on how to safeguard your business reputation in an age of instant communication . We always interested in seeing you

[CFFB @CFFBKW]

Last week CFFB hosted @carmilevy for a deep dive into AI. It was a lot of information. Thankfully
our members have access to the full presentation, which will help them figure out how to work with this latest technological revolution. #artificalintelligence #familybusiness

[Brian Bourke @2B_ONAIR]

A spoiler? Still room for you at our Friday morning event!

[Carmi Levy @carmilevy]

Looking forward to joining @CFFBKW on Friday for a deep dive on how #AI will redefine the way we all do business. Spoiler alert: it isn’t as frightening as the headlines might suggest.

[Brian Bourke @2B_ONAIR]

Understandable, relatable and timely, Join us Friday as @carmilevy helps you learn how AI can help…and perhaps hinder your operation

[CFFB @CFFBKW]

We're bringing tech analyst @carmilevy to our meeting Friday to learn more about how AI is impacting every business. It's an exclusive @CFFBKW presentation..but you're invited. Family owned biz? Reach out to us for a guest pass! You can also register at https://t.co/qPmXsrFC48

[Brian Bourke @2B_ONAIR]

Out tonight with some @CFFBKW members and friends from the @WorkforceWWD to learn about wage levels across our region and various industries

[Brian Bourke @2B_ONAIR]

Never know which @CFFBKW member I might see on my travels @ThunderStormKW Altruck International and PM

[CFFB @CFFBKW]

Want to know how your business compares when it comes to wages? We're partnering with @WPBWWD for a workshop on just that. October 17th! Just a few spaces available. Open to everyone!

https://t.co/5QVQqO4xo8