Welcome to the Family Business Center
We are a not for profit organization, we provide tools and resources specific to family businesses in Upstate New York in a nurturing and confidential environment.
What is a Family Business?
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Meaningful amount of ownership of the business held by one family
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Family members significantly affect direction & strategy of the buisness
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Overlap in Family - Ownership - Management
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Desire for continuity across generations (intent to keep it in the family)
Why a Center?
The family business forum environment gives members the opportunity to talk openly and frankly with their peers and owners of successful, multi-generational family businesses. In this environment, you will recognize that you and other family business owners have many experiences in common. You may realize for the first time that you are not alone.