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May 2, 2019

Building a Culture by Design™

I’ve worked in some awesome companies— collaborative, educational, challenging, and most of all… fun! The best jobs have always had the best people. I’ve also… READ MORE

April 17, 2019

Fettig Member Spotlight

Click here for the audio version. Diana: (00:03) This is Diana Schad, director of Family Business Alliance. Joining me is Mike Fettig, president of Fettig.… READ MORE

March 21, 2019

Family Businesses are Different

Written by Haans Mulder, JD, MBA, MST, CFP® If you own a business with another family member, you know that family businesses are different than other… READ MORE

March 14, 2019

Grand Rapids Label Company Member Spotlight

Click here for the audio version. Diana: (00:02) Hi, this is Diana Schad with the Family Business Alliance. Joining me is Bill Muir, President of Grand… READ MORE

February 14, 2019

Finding Top Talent – When It’s Time to Get Some Help

Written by Sheri Welsh – SPHR, CPC, CERS  The struggle to find talent is real.  The acute shortage of professional talent is staggering! Traditional methods… READ MORE

January 21, 2019

Grand Rapids Chair Member Spotlight

Geoff Miller joins FBA director, Diana Schad, to talk about the journey of Grand Rapids Chair. He highlights the highs and lows along the way,… READ MORE

January 17, 2019

How to Protect the Tax Benefits of Your Family Business

Written by Haans Mulder, JD, MBA, MST, CFP®  You may be one of the many business owners in the State of Michigan and across the county… READ MORE

December 20, 2018

Think Twice About Your Spouse Being the Bookkeeper for Your Family Business

Written by Haans Mulder, JD, MBA, MST, CFP® For the last 18 years, I’ve helped many business owners whose spouses have handled the books and are… READ MORE

December 13, 2018

Game Room Guys Member Spotlight

Listen to the audio version here. Diana: (00:03) Good afternoon, this is Diana Schad, CEO of the Family Business Alliance. I am here today with father and son, Doug… READ MORE

November 15, 2018

Things you never want to hear over the Thanksgiving dinner table

Enjoy this excerpt from our Words of Wisdom book! Here’s to hoping you don’t hear any of these things on the 22nd when trying to… READ MORE

November 14, 2018

12th Annual Family Business Forum Recap

Click The Link Below to download and view the Take Aways from the Family Business Alliance’s 2018 Family Forum. Download Edit: Determining board member pay:… READ MORE

November 8, 2018

Kalsec Member Spotlight

Listen to the Audio Version Here. George and Martha Todd of Kalsec join Family Business Alliance CEO, Diana Schad, to talk about their business, it’s… READ MORE

October 24, 2018

Succession can be Non-Family Too

Several weeks ago, Amway made the headlines – the privately-held, family-owned company hired its first nonfamily CEO, Milind Pant. Mr. Pant brings tremendous leadership and… READ MORE

October 19, 2018

Family Succession: How to Achieve Equity

Written by Haans Mulder, JD, MBA, MST, CFP® Last month, I wrote about the importance of balancing two principles in family succession. Family businesses need to… READ MORE

October 5, 2018

Member Spotlight with Martha’s Vineyard

Listen to the Audio Version Here This week please join us on an epicurean journey with Ilana Chamelly, second generation at Martha’s Vineyard. Ilana shares… READ MORE

September 28, 2018

Business Focus Podcast: Family Business Overview

Listen to the audio version here. Diana: [00:02] This is Diana Schad CEO of the Family Business Alliance of West Michigan. I am joined today by… READ MORE

September 20, 2018

Family Succession: The Importance of Equality

Written by Haans Mulder, JD, MBA, MST, CFP® In the succession of a family business, two principles are critical, but almost always in conflict. One is… READ MORE

September 13, 2018

Member Spotlight: Gordon Water Systems

“As a business owner, a small business, a family business owner, it is who you are.” READ MORE

September 12, 2018

Event Recap: Outside Board of Directors with Eric Allyn

This Wednesday, FBA kicked of its third quarterly event in the best practices series about the importance of having an effective board of directors. Eric… READ MORE

August 23, 2018

Let’s Talk Issues – with Ira Bryck

Click Here for Audio Version Diana:   [00:01] This is Diana Schad, CEO of the Family Business Alliance of West Michigan. I’m joined today by Ira… READ MORE

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  • About
    ▼
    • Overview
    • Cited Stats
    • Board and Staff
    • Underwriters
    • Contact
  • Membership
    ▼
    • Members & Directory
    • Levels & Benefits
    • Testimonials
    • Ambassadors
    • Join
    • Membership Assistance
  • Events
    ▼
    • Upcoming Events
    • Event Video Catalog
  • Peer Groups
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    • NextGen Peer Group
    • NowGen Peer Group
    • KeyGroup
  • Resources
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    • Family Focus Articles
    • Podcasts
    • Recommended Publications