DECEMBER 16, 2024

Our team will be taking time off and closing our office Monday, December 23 through Friday, December 27. We'll be available again Monday, December 30. Happy Holidays!

• Jan 22 | New Year Party

A Season for Giving

We promote, support, and champion family-owned businesses – the backbone of our economy – with education, networking, and other services. Support our mission through membership or by donating!

Additionally, please consider including the Institute for Family-Owned Business in your estate plans. Your legacy can make a difference in the future of family-owned businesses in Maine. For more information, contact Catherine.

Thank you!

The Institute for Family-Owned Business is an exempt organization as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; EIN 26-2428220

30th Year Gear - Your Holiday Gift Solution

New beanies and knit caps now available for purchase! Did you know you can add your own company logo to our IFOB 30th anniversary merch? Support and celebrate with us in style!

Thank you to our 30th Anniversary sponsors:

Regatta | Capozza Floor Covering Center | Old Port Specialty Tile Co. | Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty | Maine Trust for Local News | Mascoma Bank | BerryDunn | Hussey Seating | Key Bank | Oakhurst

Membership Renewals Begin January

Look for a separate email in your inbox soon outlining membership renewal details.

And if you aren't a member yet, please join us!

2025 FEUSA Annual Family Business Survey

Family Enterprise USA promotes family business creation, growth, viability, and sustainability by advocating for family businesses and their lifetime of savings with Congress in Washington DC.

The results of this annual survey will be used in many meetings with members of Congress, both Republicans and Democrats, and will be distributed to media, educators, family business centers and others. ​Make sure your issues and concerns are heard!

2025 New Year Party



Wednesday, January 22 | 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

The Woodlands Club, Falmouth

Join the Board of Directors, Advisory Board, Executive Director Catherine Wygant Fossett, and IFOB staff for an evening of appreciation for your support and commitment to the IFOB. We’ll mingle and jingle with delicious hors d’oeuvres, beverages, and a cash bar.

• Family Enterprise USA | Priorities Being Set as Tax Teams Focus on 2025 Tax Bill

• Priscilla Hansen Mahoney | Ask ACE: Why do I need a strategic plan for my business?
• Randall Richard | PODCAST: The Re-Wirement Zone

• Feb 11-13 | Inclusion Maine Conference

Do You Want to Chit Chat with Cat? Highlight Your Business With Our Storytelling Series

Members can interview with Catherine, allowing our business community to learn more about the IFOB, our members and Catherine, or "Cat", the leader of our organization!

IFOB Members: Promote Your Company News With Us

For more information on how to submit your news, view our video or download this cheat sheet. If you need assistance please contact Brooke.

Catherine Wygant Fossett

Executive Director

catherine@fambusiness.org

207.798.2667

Brooke Stewart

Director of Communications

brooke@fambusiness.org

207.281.2414