Family Business Network Network Amer

To achieve its goal of educating owners and employees of family businesses, FBN and its members provide instruction to individuals by creating and disseminating training materials addressing issues commonly faced by family businesses. Because many issues that arise in the course of running a business present unique challenges to family businesses, the materials and the forum for discussion provided by FBN can be invaluable resources. The majority of FBN's presenters are members who speak at events either at no charge or for travel expenses, although some materials are provided by experts in family businesses and their governance. FBN's programs are open to both members and non-members, although the number of programs a non-member may attend each year is limited. Programs typically run at break-even or a small loss. Membership benefits include:o Invitations to seminars and webinars with peers;o Peer group participation and discussion facilitated by FBN;o Regional gatherings;o Webinar series accessible to members;o Access to the Next Generation network;o Access to Next Generation internships; ando Ability to draw upon the experience of a national network of successful family businesses.