The mission of Centenary’s Center for Family-Owned Business is to develop programming relevant to the continuity and health of the multigenerational, family businesses within our region of the south. Seminars and workshops available through the Center focus on strategic planning, growth strategies, succession planning, communication, as well as legal, management, and financial issues unique to the family-owned, closely held companies.

In addition to serving as an invaluable resource for families in business, our goal is to create and nurture a network of family business owners to share insights, fresh ideas and to address issues of mutual interest.

Membership

Membership is open to those involved in a multi-generational, family business enterprise in which the majority ownership of the company is controlled by the family. Participating family members need not be employees of their business. Membership is limited, assuring personal attention and maximum interaction among participants.

The membership fee is $1000 per year for each family firm. Membership covers the participation of two family members in our three core programs offered annually and includes all materials, meals and cocktail receptions. Seating for additional family members or key employees may be purchased in advance of each event as space permits.

Benefits

In addition to providing access to nationally recognized family business experts, members of the CFOB receive the following benefits:

• Networking opportunities with other Center members who have experienced the unique challenges of the family owned business.
• Access to Centenary’s CFOB conference room for off-site family meetings.
• Access to the Magale library and the family business collection.
• Subscription to Family Business, a quarterly magazine and guide to successful business management, family relations, and asset protection.
• Direct access to the Frost School faculty and staff for discussion and referral on specific issues.

2012-2013 Season Kick-Off Event

FAMOUS LEADERS AND FAMILIES FORUM

Philanthropist and entrepreneur Red McCombs spoke to the members of the Frost School's Center for Family-Owned Business about his family's past and present business ventures. Each year the Center features a leader from a well known family-owned enterprise to elaborate on family business challenges, opportunities, and lessons learned. See images of the Fall 2012 event at the Shreveport Club, below.