Table Talk with ABFI

On Episode 2, ABFI's Executive Director, Matt Knight, is joined by 4th generation leaders of VETS Group, Sean Rayner, President & CEO, and Erin Rayner, Marketing & Communications, who discuss the history of VETS and the Rayner family. VETS Group is a 102-year-old industrial ventilation and HVAC company based in Edmonton. Sean and Erin provide the company's history, starting when it was founded in 1921. They discuss their professional journeys becoming involved with the family business, how they have developed the company's culture, and some of the challenges of managing a multi-generational family enterprise.

We're proud to honour VETS Group as ABFI's 2023 Signature Family. For ticket or more on this event, https://abfi.ca/signature-event/

Learn more about ABFI at https://abfi.ca/, connect with Matt Knight at matt.knight@ualberta.ca or LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattknight/ or Twitter @mattaknight

Learn more about VETS Group at VETSGroup.com, to connect with Sean Rayner, SRayner@vetsgroup.com or LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-rayner-22364316/ and Erin Rayner ERayner@vetsgroup.com or LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-rayner-975731a/

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What is Table Talk with ABFI?

Table Talk with ABFI

Host: Matt Knight, Executive Director of Alberta Business Family Institute

Dive into the world of family businesses with "Table Talk with ABFI." Hosted by Matt Knight, this unscripted podcast spotlights Alberta's entrepreneurial families and we'll talk about many aspects including:

-Origins & Evolution: Discover the foundation of family enterprises and their transformative journeys.
-Personal Triumphs: Hear heartfelt stories of individual ambition and resilience.
-Family Dynamics: Navigate the intricate interplay of relationships, transitions, and generational handovers.
-Growth & Motivation: Uncover breakthrough moments and strategies propelling these businesses forward.

Join the conversation and be inspired by tales of tenacity, innovation, and family legacy.