Center for Family Business
Mission Statement
The 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 with peers.
The Center recognizes family businesses that have achieved excellence in their industry, have successfully transferred ownership to the next generation, and have made a contribution to their community at the Family Business Award Program.
- Register Now!Family Business Constitution Webinar. A link to view the webinar will be emailed once registration is received.
- 2018 Distinguished Family Business Presentation to the McAneny Family
- Eberly College Economic Development and Management Assistance Programs
Register to attend Center for Family Business seminars.
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 completing the online membership form or contact the Center for Family Business to register. There is no fee for membership.
The Center was founded in 1997 by Walter L. Lewis, Smith, Lewis, Chess & Company; Brien Wall, Mass Mutual Pittsburgh; Robert B. Williams, Williams Coulson Attorneys at Law; Dr. Cynthia L. Iannarelli, Bernelli University, Bernelli Foundation; Robert Dugan, Chairman, S&T Bank; and Dr. Robert C. Camp, Dean, Eberly College of Business (ECOBIT) at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
The Center for Family Business is primarily sponsored by those individuals committed to the recognition, support, and development of family business. Educational programs are provided by the Management Services Group, sponsors, advisors, and guest speakers.
Center for Family Business sponsors include:
