It’s More Than Business.
It’s Family.
Advancing family business in West Michigan with strategies, tools, and partners to achieve multi-generational success.
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Save Your Spot!How We Help
As the current or future leader of a privately held or family business entity, navigating family and business dynamics creates unique operating challenges. Family Business Alliance can help you better define both— and align them to work together.

Create Connections
Network with 450 representatives from 170 premier family business organizations in West Michigan. Develop relationships with professional advisors that routinely advise on the family business dynamic.

Elevate Leadership
Attend educational events and workshops designed to develop the next generation of family leaders. Access online library or resources including articles, videos, and podcasts. Participate in our uniquely designed Peer Group Forums.

Navigate Governance
Help understand how Family Meetings, Family Constitution, and a Board of Directors can serve to meet both your family and business goals. Attend succession planning workshops, and access online resources to understand key family dynamics.
Popular Resources
SecurAlarm Celebrates 30 Years
To honor and celebrate our members who have achieved “Milestone” anniversaries, we are sharing insights into their business journeys. In our first highlight, read what second generation leaders, Todd and Brent Van Haren, share as they reflect on the 30th anniversary of SecurAlarm. READ MORE
Small Business Week Feature: Ludema’s Floral & Garden
FBA sat down with Allison Ludema from Ludema’s Floral and Garden to understand their small, family business story and what makes them tick. READ MORE
Small Business Week Feature: GL Resources
FBA sat down with the family behind GL Resources to learn about their business and what it’s like working together as a small, family-owned business in West Michigan READ MORE