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→
Acknowledging Blind Spots: Are You Truly Prepared to Take Over the Business?
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→
A 2017 Manufacturing Outlook
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→
Welcome to CFBC’s Newest Members!
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→
Welcome to CFBC’s Newest Members!
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→
A Sixth Generation Family Business Journey
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→
Creating a Stress-Free Environment at Work
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→
The Who, What & How of Family Meetings
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→
4 Lessons Learned from Family Meetings
Having family meetings was the right thing for the right reason. We wanted open communication between the brothers and partners in order to strengthen the family and business. But most importantly, Joe and I wanted everyone on the same page… Read more→
President’s Message – August 9th
Earlier this month the CFBC Executive Committee met offsite to review the recent member satisfaction survey and to agree on our Committee’s direction for the 2017 fiscal year. As usual, I walked away that day amazed at how easy my… Read more→
