Events

Signature Events

Masterclass
The nine-module Masterclass Series is a multi-year learning experience designed to strengthen the capabilities of family enterprise leaders, owners, and next-generation members, combining leading research with decades of practical experience to help families build alignment and steward their enterprises across generations. Learn more here.

Family Business Forum
The annual Family Business Forum is a hands-on experience that brings families together to strengthen ownership, align on shared purpose and goals, and explore how to leverage their human, financial and enterprise capital. Learn more here.

Apr 21 & Apr 29

Family Enterprise Fundamentals

12:00 - 1:30 p.m. ET Virtual | $500 individual, $1500 family group of up to 4, $250 for additional participants beyond the family of 4

This two-session program introduces Family Enterprise Fundamentals, a practical and proven foundation for leading at the intersection of family, ownership, and business. Participants will explore the essential frameworks and conversations that help family firms align, make better decisions, and sustain both business performance and family relationships over time.

May 14

Insights for Family Enterprise

12:00-1:00 p.m. ET Virtual

Join the Family Enterprise Center and your family firm peers for a timely discussion with Professor Greg Brown. He will share his analysis of the May employment report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and will facilitate a discussion designed for the Family Enterprise Center community. Participants will be able to ask questions and hear key insights from their peers.

May 27 & Jun 3

Ownership in the Family Firm: Roles & Responsibilities

12:00 - 1:30 p.m. ET | Virtual | $500 individual, $1500 family group of up to 4, $250 for additional participants beyond the family of 4

Participants will examine the importance of articulating a shared purpose; defining a clear, compelling ownership vision; and creating explicit goals for growth, liquidity, and control. The course examines how ownership priorities influence strategy, capital allocation, governance structures, and leadership selection over time. The program will focus on clarifying ownership roles, decision rights, and governance to support effective communication and long-term continuity.