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Learning Journey at Gold Eagle

Marc Blackman (CEO of Gold Eagle) and the Hirsch family generously offered to host a learning journey for our Family Business Center Members on-site at Gold Eagle's facilities. This members-only event featured presentations by Gold Eagle's Board Chairs, family members, and members from the Next Gen Advisory board, as well as a plant tour, lunch, and round table discussions. Attendees got a behind-the-scenes look at the business and family governance systems and learned about the Hirsch family and their support for innovation and transformation of their legacy business. 

Featured speakers

	Marc Blackman CEO, Gold Eagle Co.
	Jake Blackman Senior Video Editor, Gold Eagle Co.
	Bob Hirsch Director, Gold Eagle Co.
	Rich Hirsch Chairman, Gold Eagle Co.
	Joni Hirsch Blackman Family Owner, Gold Eagle Co.
	Andrew Keyt Lead Clinical Faculty for Family Business Institutes, Loyola Family Business Center
	Ben Korallus Next Gen Advisory Board Member, Gold Eagle Co.
	Liz Levy-Navarro Advisory Board Member, Gold Eagle Co.

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Past agenda

10am	Registration and networking
10:15am	Opening remarks
10:30am	The Virtuous Cycle of a Family Business: A Look at Gold Eagle's Governance and Leadership
11am	Panel discussion and Q&A with Gold Eagle family members
11:30am	Networking break
11:45am	Lunch and presentation: Selecting the Successor
12:30pm	Leadership and Strategy: Gold Eagle's Plan for Growth
1:15pm	Panel discussion and Q&A with Gold Eagle family members
1:45pm	Closing remarks and plant tour

Past event Info

Date	September 26, 2019 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location	Gold Eagle Co. Distribution Center 4404 W. Ann Lurie PL, Chicago, 60632