Access the Assets
of membership with Family Business Alliance and advance your organization. Join the more than 450 family business professionals who engage with us annually to network, connect, and learn within West Michigan’s only organization dedicated to family businesses. Our member-driven, connected, and confidential community of over 170 family businesses is like no other.
Connect with Community
Nobody understands the intricacies of family business more than others walking a similar journey. Family Business Alliance offers a platform to develop authentic, meaningful relationships with other NowGen, NextGen, and Non- Family Leaders. As a member-driven organization, you’ll learn from other families how to enhance your own experience and organizational impact.
Elevate Your Leadership
Tailored to family businesses, our Succession, Governance, and Leadership Programs assist members broaden their understanding of family business dynamics. Build foundational skills and best practices to forge a path forward for you, your family, and your organization. All programs are built to provide peer learning opportunities in a small, confidential setting.
Access National Speakers
Learn family business leaders, experts, and advocates from around the country by attending Signature Events and workshops designed to explore family business topics. With more than 16 events a year, we’re proud to deliver timely insights on topics that matter most to you.
Expand Your Peer Network
Often described as “the most important people in my life,” a Peer Group is a small group of members dedicated to helping each other reach their professional and personal goals. Peer Groups provide a supportive platform for members to become better leaders, more successful business people, and a better spouse, parent, and friend.
Align with Community
Are you proud to be part of a family business? Ninety percent of family businesses feel what sets them apart is their long-term philosophy, commitment to stakeholders, and philanthropic contributions to their communities. These very contributions have undoubtedly made West Michigan what it is today.
Show your pride and alignment with locally owned, value- driven organizations. Join us and 170 other community building organizations to advance family business and its impact.
Benefit from Partnerships
We align our members with strategic partnerships to provide critical tools that enhance business operations. These include The Grand Rapids Chamber, The Employers’ Association, and Family Enterprise USA.
Affiliate Partnerships
Family Business Alliance is proud to partner with the following organizations to provide strategic benefits for members:
GR Chamber of Commerce
Access the Chamber’s CEO & Management Roundtables for anyone in your organization.
The Employers Association
Receive complimentary HR Helpline calls, discounted membership, and more.
Family Enterprise USA
Receive 50% off an entry-level membership with FEUSA.