QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER
September 2020

FBC LEADERSHIP: MESSAGE TO OUR MEMBERS
Dear Members,

From the smallest ‘mom and pop’ to our largest family business members, we have all been challenged to meet changes in our businesses that even the most prescient could not have forecasted. Some are weathering disastrous declines while others are sleepless trying to accommodate an unplanned but appreciated boon. To say the last six months have been difficult is an understatement.

Through these throes, we have witnessed communities come together to share ideas, lend a helping hand, and support each other in business. And the creativity and resilience are astounding and will continue to be so.

Stephen Fleming
Stella Premo
GENERATIONS CONFERENCE
FBC’s Board of Directors and Generations Committee recently met and, after careful consideration, made the difficult decision to postpone the conference until we can all gather safely.

FBC MEMBER STORIES OF RESILIENCE
Over the past several months we have been highlighting some inspiring member stories and updates on our website, our social media channels, and in our emails.

These stories shine a bright light on just how special family businesses are (we admit we’re a bit biased, but we value you as members and will always help family businesses grow and prosper.) and the creativity, flexibility, and resilience they have exhibited.

If you have news, stories or updates to share, please let us know and we will help spread the word. SHARE YOUR NEWS
THE RESULTS ARE IN FROM OUR FAMILY BUSINESS INSIGHT SURVEY 2020
The benefits of having a robust and varied membership are many. But perhaps the most valuable is the opportunity to collect wide-ranging perspectives to better understand the needs and challenges of family businesses as a whole. While we all have our specific industries and niches, some issues become through lines for us all.

UPCOMING EVENTS
Sept 30
Oct 13
AFFINITY GROUP CHECK IN
Founders, Presidents & CEOs
Oct 20
FALL FAMILY BUSINESS FORUM
The Evolving Workplace
Nov TBD
FIRESIDE CHAT w/ Steve Fleming & Gina Lera
Estate Planning Post Election
More Information coming soon!
Dec 3
SOCIAL MEMBER EVENT
Family Business Trivia Night!
DEDICATED TO HELPING OUR REGION'S
FAMILY BUSINESSES GROW AND PROSPER