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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
Member Spotlight: Gordon Water Systems
“As a business owner, a small business, a family business owner, it is who you are.” READ MORE
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
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
Four Steps to Increase Separation Between Work and Family
In general, people naturally try to keep their work and home environment separate to make day to day life easier; the advantage found in the… READ MORE
Member Spotlight: Zeeland Lumber
“We are in new times in uncharted territory…” READ MORE
This Week’s Podcast: All About Peer Groups
“There is a lot of growing up that happens to people while they are a part of Peer Groups.” READ MORE
This week’s FBA podcast with new CEO, Diana Schad, and our board member, Tim Schad
Click Here for the Audio Version This week’s FBA podcast focuses on a discussion between our new CEO, Diana Schad, and our board member, Tim… 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
When It’s Time for Change, Do It the Right Way
by Ardon L. Schambers Ardon Schambers is president and principal at P3HR Consulting & Services. What is it that raises the topic of change? Perhaps… READ MORE
Member Spotlight: Teddy’s Transport
Teddy’s Transport is a perfect representation of a successful family business. Founded in 1982, Teddy’s Transport is a nationwide, expediting service. It was started by… READ MORE
Member Spotlight: Hylant (part two)
Member Spotlight: Hylant Family (part two) Last month we shared with you the story of the Hylant Family Business from the perspective of 2nd generation Mike… READ MORE
FBA Member Spotlight: Gimbal Capital Management
David Hodge, CFA, CFP Gimbal Capital Management Gimcap.com Tell the story of GCM, how it was founded & how it became a family business. Gimbal… READ MORE
3 Ways Your NextGen Can Increase Your Valuation
NextGen leaders have a unique opportunity to increase the financial value of their company by driving three key conversations with the NowGen that can mitigate… READ MORE
Member Spotlight: Hylant
Hylant started as a Toledo-based insurance company in 1935. In the late 1980s, the third generation of the company made the bold move to expand… READ MORE
Family-Owned Businesses Wrestle with Talent Concerns
As president of Grand Rapids Label and chair of the Family Business Alliance, Bill Muir understands what family-owned companies are going through right now. According… READ MORE
Member Spotlight: Russo’s International Market
In 1905, just three years after moving to the USA from Sicily, Giovanni B. Russo started what is now called Russo’s International Market. Today, this… READ MORE
Recap: From Partners by Chance to Partners by Choice
When you’re born into a family business, you inherit not only the business and the family legacy—you most likely also inherit partners (aka cousins and… READ MORE
Estate Planning for Family Business
Jennifer Remondino and Daniel Borst, attorneys with Warner Norcross & Judd, did not disappoint at the FBA’s sold out November Lunch & Learn on Estate… READ MORE
