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President’s Message – The New EFBC

Posted on July 24th, 2019

I am hoping by now you have seen our rocking rebrand of the EFBC. It took an immense amount of work and effort by our strategic planning committee, strategic partners, executive committee and staff to make this happen. It was… Read more→

Posted in Blog, EFBC 25th AnniversaryTagged chicago entrepreneurs, chicago peer groups, family business, rebrand

The Hokey Pokey of Family Business

Posted on October 17th, 2017

Being a leader can be the most challenging during times of transition. Perhaps the family business is in the middle of a succession plan, expanding into new markets or trying to open a new location. It could be that you’re… Read more→

Posted in Blog, Emotional IntelligenceTagged family, family business, Succession Planning

Acknowledging Blind Spots: Are You Truly Prepared to Take Over the Business?

Posted on August 30th, 2017

No matter how many times you’ve driven a car, you still have blind spots. As an experienced driver, you know to check for blind spots when changing lanes or pulling out of your driveway. Taking over your family business is… Read more→

Posted in Blog, Next GenerationTagged blind spots, family business, Succession Planning, transition planning

A 2017 Manufacturing Outlook

Posted on May 31st, 2017

by Deanna L. Salo, Cray Kaiser Struggling to find and retain tradespeople? Deciding when the timing is right to replace that 30-year-old machine? Noticing that your technology systems are slowing you down rather than making you more efficient? You’re not alone…. Read more→

Posted in Articles & White Papers, Cray, Kaiser Ltd.Tagged family business, manufacturing, small business

Welcome to CFBC’s Newest Members!

Posted on May 22nd, 2017

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to the newest members of the Chicago Family Business Council! Since 1994, we’ve educated and empowered the people of entrepreneurial and family businesses through impactful programs and a unique community of peer… Read more→

Posted in Blog, NewsTagged Boller Construction, CFBC Members, family business, Platt Luggage, small business
Welcome New CFBC Members

The Rise and Fall of a Family Business

Posted on March 15th, 2017

A family’s once illustrious oil and construction business was a giant in the industry, but following the death of the founder, the family’s inability to resolve their disputes led to its downfall. While the arguments and issues that arose from… Read more→

Posted in Blog, Past ProgramsTagged business lessons, business mistakes, family business, family conflict
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Welcome to CFBC’s Newest Members!

Posted on September 22nd, 2016

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to the newest members of the Chicago Family Business Council! We are honored to welcome these companies into the council and look forward to learning from them and growing stronger as a community…. Read more→

Posted in Blog, NewsTagged 2XL Corp, CFBC Members, family business, FPE Automation, NOW Foods, Perma-Seal Basement Systems, small business
Welcome New CFBC Members

A Sixth Generation Family Business Journey

Posted on September 12th, 2016

Journey; also known as the best way to describe family business. Whether part of the 30% of family businesses transitioning into the second generation, part of the 12% maintaining viability into the third generation, or part of the 3% functioning… Read more→

Posted in Blog, Next GenerationTagged family business, next generation, sixth generation, Wisdom Adhesives Worldwide
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Creating a Stress-Free Environment at Work

Posted on August 29th, 2016

Everyone has stress and we all have our own ways of coping with it. Supporting your employees through their stress can ultimately make them more engaged and motivated to come to the office. Here are some suggestions to get your… Read more→

Posted in Blog, Emotional Intelligence, ResourcesTagged Employee Engagement, family business, small business, Stress Management
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The Who, What & How of Family Meetings

Posted on August 19th, 2016

What worries you about having family meetings? “Being told what to do and disrupting the status quo.” “I’m afraid I’ll lose relationships with my family because of conflict.” “There are significant others that might impact the current family harmony.” “I… Read more→

Posted in Blog, Next Generation, Past Programs, ResourcesTagged family business, family harmony, Family Meetings
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