Mission Statement

To create transformative environments, experiences, and opportunities that help leaders thrive in all stages of the family business lifecycle.  We are making a profound, positive impact on the family businesses and communities we serve.

 

How the Center Works

The Center for Family Business is an educational forum organized and under the direction of the College of Business and Economics at California State University, Fullerton. The center gives its members the opportunity to learn from experts in an academic setting. During each school year, the center offers nine workshops on topics of special interest, confidential discussion groups, and informative and entertaining events. We also offer CEO Groups, 2nd Generation groups and Women's owners affinity groups for family members.

The center provides a comfortable environment for information exchange. Members can develop personal relationships with other successful business owners. Like you, these individuals are seasoned entrepreneurs who represent experience, contacts, and new business opportunities. Also, members have direct access to the resources of the university and the center's professional partners and advisors as they seek solutions to their problems and concerns. Center partners and advisors are specifically prohibited from soliciting business from center members and guests.

The Center for Family Business is part of the Family Business Director's Alliance, which includes about 50 family business centers across the United States and Canada.