Family Business Heroes 2021
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we saw family businesses do what they do best in times of crisis: take care of their employees, their customers, and each other. In 2021, we celebrated 12 different family businesses who served as beacons of hope, positivity, and togetherness—these inspirational stories show that in the face of incredible and unprecedented challenges, good can be accomplished when you lead with family values.
Our sponsors
Special thanks to our sponsors—BMO Harris and Katten—for their generous support of the 2021 Family Business Heroes Campaign.
Spreading Good News
In the midst of the crisis, we were impressed and bolstered by stories of courage, integrity and leadership, showcasing the best of family businesses.
Meet the Heroes
We’ve always believed in the strength, perseverance, and resiliency of families in business; 2021 showed us it’s time to share more of these stories.
Wall Family Enterprise
“We realized if we wanted to be part of the solution in libraries and schools, we had to bring the solutions."
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BCD International
“We like to say that we’re in the business of protecting those who protect us.”
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Carl Buddig & Company
"We didn't do this alone. It takes a village and we relied on our resources to give us information so we could make good decisions."
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Gold Eagle
"COVID forced us to come up with ‘what if’ scenarios that provided new insights on what we can do as a company and as a family."
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Powers & Sons Construction
"Never in my lifetime has there been anything that has challenged us in this manner."
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Home Run Inn
“We’ve been a family business for the last 74 years, and Chicago is our community. Of course we’re going to do our part to help those in need.”
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Wahl Clipper Corp.
"Our values are what got us through. They're what allowed us to thrive in this environment because we have such committed people who really understand our business."
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Baldwin Richardson Foods
"As a family business, we wear our values on our sleeves. We don’t just talk about integrity, authenticity, and honesty—we live it."
READThroughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we saw family businesses do what they do best in times of crisis: take care of their employees, their customers, and each other. In 2021, we celebrated 12 different family businesses who served as beacons of hope, positivity, and togetherness—these inspirational stories show that in the face of incredible and unprecedented challenges, good can be accomplished when you lead with family values.
Our sponsors
Special thanks to our sponsors—BMO Harris and Katten—for their generous support of the 2021 Family Business Heroes Campaign.