BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//C2S - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:C2S X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.c2sgrowth.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for C2S REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260507T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260507T103000 DTSTAMP:20260424T003709 CREATED:20260309T144640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T152111Z UID:114775-1778142600-1778149800@www.c2sgrowth.com SUMMARY:C2S Family Business Forum: Growing a Family Hospitality Brand with Dorian Kirk\, Art Hospitality DESCRIPTION:Tickets\n\n \n \n \n The numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. Clicking "Get Tickets" will allow you to edit any existing attendee information as well as change ticket quantities. \n\n\n \n\n \n \n Only available to members of Family Businesses \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n £\n 0.00\n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n Unlimited\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Decrease ticket quantity for Only available to members of Family Businesses\n -\n \n\n \n Quantity \n \n\n \n Increase ticket quantity for Only available to members of Family Businesses\n +\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Quantity: \n 0\n\n\n \n \n Total: \n \n \n \n £\n 0.00\n \n \n\n\n \n Get Tickets\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Event details \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our C2S Family Business Forum brings together leaders from family-owned and family-run businesses to share experiences\, explore common challenges and discuss the opportunities that come with running a business across generations. 🤝 Join us on 7th May for a relaxed breakfast session\, where we will hear from Dorian Kirk\, owner of Dr Foster’s and several other restaurants across Worcestershire. Dorian runs the hospitality group Art Hospitality alongside his brother Edwin Kirk\, and together they have built a thriving portfolio of venues known for their strong culture\, distinctive identity and loyal customer base.  During the session\, Dorian will share insights into growing and managing a family hospitality business\, the realities of working closely with family members\, and the opportunities and challenges that come with expanding a successful brand.  We will also hear short updates from our expert partners at BPE Solicitors and Crowe UK\, who will share practical insights on topics particularly relevant to family businesses — from governance and succession planning to financial and strategic considerations. 💡 The Family Business Forum is designed to be informal and conversational\, providing space for business owners and leaders to connect with peers\, share perspectives and learn from others who understand the unique dynamics of family enterprises. 👥 Start the day with good food\, great conversation and valuable insight alongside fellow members of the C2S community. ☕💚     \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Laitimer - Crowe UK \n \n \n \n Nick will share a short update on key financial considerations for family businesses. 💷Drawing on his experience advising owner-managed businesses\, he will highlight practical insights around growth\, planning and long-term sustainability. \n \n \n \n Kathryn King - BPE \n \n \n \n Kathryn will provide a short update on legal considerations for family businesses. ⚖️Drawing on her experience advising owner-managed and family-run organisations\, she will highlight key areas such as governance\, succession planning and protecting the future of the business. \n \n \n \n Dorian Kirk - Founder\, Director Art Hospitality \n \n \n \n Dorian will share his experience of building and growing a successful family hospitality business. 🍽️Drawing on the journey of running venues including Dr Foster’s with his brother\, he will offer insights into growth\, culture and the realities of working in a family-run business. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue details \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr Foster\, Kimberley Warehouse\, The Docks\, Gloucester\, GL1 2ES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Category:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thought Leadership \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enquiry\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you’d like to enquire about this event\, please get in touch using the form below. \n \n \n \n \n Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. \n Sector Last provide\n \n \n First Name *Last Name *Job Title *Company Name *Company Email *Company Phone *Address Line 1Address Line 2Town/CityCountyPostcodeWebsiteSectorHow can we help you? 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