An Evening of Inspiration, Learning, & Impact

Limited seats available: Register today for ABFI’s Premier Fundraising Gala

Individual seats: $350 | Tables of 10 : $3,000

Join 600+ business leaders for an exclusive evening celebrating family business excellence with

Reception and networking
Multi-course dinner
Exclusive Signature Family presentation
Connection with business leaders and academics

This isn’t just a celebration – it’s an investment in Alberta’s family business community. Learn from the Signature Family’s story, connect with peers, and support the future of family business success. Your attendance directly enables ABFI to support family businesses through research, education, community building, and scholarships for the next generation of family business leaders.

Register & Purchase Your Tickets Now to Support Business Family Research and Education.

Signature Event

20 Years of Celebrating Business Family Excellence

The Signature Event has honoured 20 remarkable business families, each with unique stories of resilience, innovation, and multi-generational success.

2024

Sunner Family

Durabuilt Windows & Doors

A legacy of innovation and resilience in window manufacturing, growing from a small PVC shop to a leader in Western Canada with nearly 700 employees.

2023

Rayner Family

VETS Group

From installing gravity furnaces in 1921 to becoming a progressive group of mechanical and service divisions.

Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP) empowers employees and strengthens company culture.

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Past Signature Events

2003

2003

James Richardson & Sons Limited

2004

Ganong Bros. Limited

2004

2005

2005

Melcor Development Limited

2006

Shaw Communications Inc.

2006

2007

2007

CanWest Global Communications Corp.

2008

Horizon Capital Holdings & Canada Steamship Lines

2008

2009

2009

Earls, Joey Restaurant, Saltlik Steakhouse

2010

Brewsters Adventures and Sightseeing Tours

2010

2011

2011

The Running Room

2012

with the Richardson Family

2012

2013

2013

The Mullen Group

2014

Daytona Homes

2014

2015

2015

Sunterra

2016

The Forseth/Bacon

Family of Swimco

2016

2017

2017

Rohit Group of Companies

2018

Rosenau Transport Ltd.

2018

2019

2019

Calvert Home Mortgage Investment Corporation

2022

Scandinavian Building Services

2022

2023

2023

VETS Group

2024

Durabuilt Windows & Doors

2024