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December 9
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The Family Business Center is back!
Yes it's true, the UofL Family Business Center is ramping up again under new
management. Kathleen Hoye has taken the helm as director. Read about Hoye
and the re-launch in Business First.
Program Overview
Family-owned businesses comprise more than 80% of all businesses and play a critical role in our economy as well as our culture. Not only are they significant generators of wealth and employment, they also provide the lion's share of support for the arts and philanthropy, thereby improving the quality of life for all. Typically however, only 30% of family firms survive into the second generation. This is because on top of all the challenges every business faces, family-owned firms have additional hurdles by virtue of their unique leadership, staffing, operations and communication issues.
The University of Louisville Family Business Center at the College of Business is one of the oldest and most-respected Family Business Centers in the country. Originally established in 1993, the Center addresses a multitude of challenges faced by closely held and family firms. The member-based organization uses the capabilities and educational resources the University of Louisville, as well as established family owned businesses and professional practitioners within the community and beyond to provide family firms the assistance they need to grow and succeed from generation to generation.
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The 2009 re-launch of the Family Business Center offers an entirely new approach to thought leadership for established family-owned firms, including more opportunities to learn from peers, business leaders, and industry experts. The Center’s interactive workshops, roundtables and events, case studies, panel presentations, affinity groups and research provide FBC members access to contemporary solutions grounded in experience.
We inform, celebrate, and strengthen family-owned firms.
Our resources begin with the University of Louisville’s award-winning College of Business and key strategic partners. We provide members with top-notch talent and advice in the field of family business practice.
Our vision stretches beyond Louisville. A primary goal is to connect these firms to the international community of family-owned firms to broaden the scope of exchange, not only in learning but in trade.
Our network of professional intermediaries includes leading accountants, attorneys and other professionals who specialize in lifestyle and business services critical to successful family firms, including wills, trusts and estates and private client law, as well as researchers, graduate MBA students, behavioral specialists, family therapists, wealth managers and most importantly, other established and successful family businesses.
Our members reflect the broad diversity of business operations, from home-based business to Fortune 500 companies, including franchisee and franchisor operations.
Our events confront timely and relevant topics, with panels and interactive workshops made up of a mixture of expert intermediaries and their clients, to draw on real life examples illustrated by case studies. They celebrate the outstanding legacy and leadership of family-owned firms.
Member Benefits:
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Hear directly from other families and owners of family-owned firms, offering their advice on how to run a successful organization.
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Receive guidance on the unique challenges family firms face through innovative conference agendas comprised of case studies, one-to-one interviews, roundtables, workshops and interactive panel discussions.
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Network with and gain access to a global community of family owned firms.
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Communicate freely in exclusive, informal environments with an emphasis on privacy.
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Build long-lasting relationships with thought leaders, practitioners, and family business owners and managers.
For more information or to become a partner, supporter or member of the Family Business Center, contact Kathleen Hoye at 502.852.1048 or
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