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A community of business-owning families dedicated to learning and sharing knowledge to repair, sustain, and grow successful family businesses.

The Family Business Center of Loyola University Chicago's Quinlan School of Business is a community of business-owning families dedicated to learning and sharing knowledge to repair, sustain, and grow successful family businesses. We serve as an indispensable network for families in search of a confidential sounding board of like-minded individuals. We provide this through peer advisory groups, learning institutes, and annual events.

05/26/2026

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer. It’s time to kick back, relax, and… pick up a book about family business ☀️📚

These recommendations Loyola Family Business Center team offer thoughtful perspectives as you take some time to reflect this summer:

The Harvard Business Review Family Business Handbook: How to Build and Sustain a Successful, Enduring Enterprise by Josh Baron and Rob Lachenauer

How to Lead your Family Business: Excelling Through Unexpected Crises, Choices, and Challenges by Julie Charlestein

The Myth of the Silver Spoon: Navigating Family Wealth and Creating an Impactful Life by Kristin Keffeler

Adding a few family business books to the summer reading stack never hurts.

05/20/2026

It’s almost time for our annual Family Summer Social, where we celebrate National Family Owned & Operated Business Day 🎉

Join us for an evening of connection, conversation, and community with other family business leaders and families from across our network.

This all-ages event is a chance to step away from the day-to-day, share stories, build relationships, and have fun! Expect interactive experiences, food and drinks, and meaningful conversations throughout the evening.

We’d love to see you and your family there!

Register here: https://app.glueup.com/event/family-summer-social-163711/

05/12/2026

Boundaries shape the way we lead, communicate, and show up in our relationships—both personally and professionally. In family business, those lines can often blur.

Join us for part 2 of our three-part webinar series with Elizabeth Pyjov: Recognizing and Reclaiming Your Boundaries.

Explore the ways boundaries get buried in family businesses and learn how self-compassion helps you reclaim your needs without guilt.

Register here: https://app.glueup.com/event/recognizing-and-reclaiming-your-boundaries-156630/

05/11/2026

Congratulations to First Lady for the CAC River Cruise being named TripAdvisor’s #4 Top Experience in the U.S. 🎉 What an incredible accomplishment!

If you haven’t already experienced First Lady’s river cruise in Chicago, make sure to add it to your summer plans.

📸 Photo credit: First Lady

05/07/2026

On the other end of the leadership journey, a different set of questions begin to take shape.

After our fall conference on The Great Clockout and two follow-up webinars on retirement, one thing became clear: this transition deserves more than a single conversation.

That’s why we’re launching a Legacy Peer Group.

Designed for owners, founders, and senior family leaders preparing to step back from day-to-day-operations in the next five years, this group creates space for thoughtful conversation in a confidential, facilitated setting.

A few spots remain in our inaugural cohort. If you or someone you know is approaching this transition, reach out to us!

05/06/2026

From a fun first session to a celebratory graduation, join a dedicated cohort of next generation family business leaders—and grow alongside the same group every step of the way.

The Next Generation Leadership Institute (NGLI) is designed to support emerging family business leaders with the tools, perspectives, and community needed to navigate the complexities of family enterprise.

Interested in learning more? Join an upcoming virtual info session—our next one is May 13: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlNo27rFkyU4ek6Dy-eM0eb1Nz6DGr9JKX2pEifOB3bnmtzQ/viewform?pli=1

04/28/2026

Join us tomorrow for the final installment in The Power & Process of Transitions Webinar Series with Anne Bauer!

In this session, she will be going beyond generational shifts and into business transitions. Explore how to treat the company as a living system and adapt roles and strategy to what the business needs now.

Register here: https://app.glueup.com/event/beyond-generational-shifts-business-transitions-163718/

04/23/2026

Join us May 6 for a Hands-On Workshop on Finance for family business owners and leaders. We’ll walk through key financial statements, calculate important financial ratios, and discuss what those numbers actually reveal.

Our facilitator, KC Rakow, will walk you through these items using a case study, and explain how you can use it for your own company.

Secure your spot today: https://app.glueup.com/event/hands-on-workshop-finance-163704/

04/21/2026

Join us tomorrow for a lunchtime webinar with Anne Bauer!

In Part 4 of 5 in The Power & Process of Transitions Webinar Series, discover how to anchor new roles with light rituals and commitments that prevent backsliding into old patterns.

This is “The New Beginning” of a transition.

Register here: https://app.glueup.com/event/the-new-beginning-163717/

04/20/2026

On Friday, we celebrated the graduation of our 2024-2026 Next Generation Leadership Institute cohort 🎊 Congratulations to this incredible group!

This milestone also marks over 200 NGLI graduates—a testament to the growing community of next-generation leaders committed to strengthening their family businesses.

Over 18 months, participants meet monthly to develop their leadership style, build a lifelong development plan, and grow their effectiveness as responsible family business leaders.

Interested in joining the next cohort? Join us for an info session this Thursday, April 23: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlNo27rFkyU4ek6Dy-eM0eb1Nz6DGr9JKX2pEifOB3bnmtzQ/viewform?pli=1

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