Mission Statement
The IUP Center for Family Business supports family business owners through educational forums on succession, valuation, communication, leadership, and other areas of interest in a solicitation-free seminar or roundtable discussion with your peers. These forums provide an excellent opportunity to develop your family business owner network.
The IUP Center for Family Business recognizes family businesses that have achieved excellence in their industry and have made a contribution to their community at the Family Business Award program. The celebration includes an awards reception and presentation followed by a traditional tree planting ceremony in honor of the family in the Allegheny Arboretum at IUP. Awards for excellence are based on criteria for regional and local businesses developed by an ECOBIT steering committee.
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Center membership is open to business owners, their adult children, and extended family members employed by the business. Key non-family managers and professional advisors to the family are also welcome to attend all activities. Join by contacting the Center for Family Business to register. There is no fee for membership or consultation.
The center was founded in 1997 by the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology (ECOBIT) at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. The center is primarily sponsored by those individuals committed to the recognition, support, and development of family business. It serves business owners, their families, and key employees through educational programs provided by the Management Services Group, Sponsors, Advisors, and guest speakers.
