Mother, father, sister, brother, co-worker.
Family can be tricky enough. Having family as an employee or boss? That takes it to another level. Family Business Alliance can help you define what’s family and what’s business – and help both work together.
Helping Family Businesses Succeed Generation to Generation.
The Family Business Alliance is focused on your success. We tap into local expertise and national resources to give you the tools you need to thrive.
It is with great pleasure to welcome Diana Schad, a long time FBA member, to the FBA team as CEO. Diana will be focusing on strategic planning and will be reaching out to our membership and underwriters to implement the needs and interests of the West Michigan family business community.
What’s New?
Catch up on what’s buzzing at Family Business Alliance. Listen to the latest podcasts or read our recent articles.
This week’s FBA podcast with new CEO, Diana Schad, and our board member, Tim Schad
Audio version click here. This week’s FBA podcast focuses on a discussion between our new CEO, Diana Schad, and our board member, Tim Schad, about… READ MORE
Using Outside Directors in Your Family Business
by Mark K. Harder Publicly traded companies have boards of directors primarily comprised of outsiders. But how many owners of family or other closely held… READ MORE
Event Recap: Best Practices Series | Family Meetings | Ira Bryck
Ira Bryck–business facilitator, writer of three plays on family business, radio show host, and so much more–surely knows what it is to wear many hats,… READ MORE
Family can be tricky enough. Having family as an employee or boss? That takes it to another level. Family Business Alliance can help you define what's family and what's business - and help both work together. ed.gr/gay1
Are you preparing for succession? One key to successful sucession is to "Keep it Simple." Want more ideas on how to pass the torch? Consider joining one of our Peer Groups. ed.gr/fzr9
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Peer groups are very beneficial at Family Business Alliance. A group will meet 10–12 times per year for three hours with a trained volunteer facilitator.