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.
JOIN US!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.
Welcome! We are thrilled you are visiting the new Family Business Alliance website! Do you have a family business in your family? We get it! Our nonprofit is founded and led by family business leaders who walk in your shoes — or heels — every day. We really believe in growing a strong family business community through…
read more
King Milling Company: 5th Generation and Forward In 1900 Thomas F. Doyle bought into King Milling Company, a move that would change the trajectory of his family for generations to come. Today, his great-grandsons are running the business and the fifth generation is coming on board. We recently talked with Brian Doyle, fourth generation…
read more
An unofficial theme of the 11th Annual Family Business Forum was culture—defining it, living it and understanding the difference it can make for family businesses, their employees, and customers. The event began with a conversation between Chris Shepler, president and third generation of Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry, and Dr. Don Steele, co-author of Undefeated: The…
read more
How Kent Companies is Growing Talent Outside of the Family Tree Attracting and retaining top talent is important to your business—after all, turnover comes at a high price. When it comes to attracting and retaining employees, family businesses that brand themselves as such have a leg up on the competition. In addition to the family…
read more