Why Become a Member?
A community that understands your family business.
Running a family business comes with unique opportunities and challenges. From navigating family dynamics and developing future leaders to planning for succession, some of the most important decisions benefit from the perspectives of people who have been there.
At Loyola University Chicago's Family Business Center, membership connects you with a trusted community of family business owners, leaders, and experts who understand the intersection of family, ownership, and business.
More than access to programs and events, membership is an investment in your people, your business, and your family's future.
One Membership. Your Entire Family Business.
Unlike individual professional memberships, FBC membership extends across your entire family business. Family members, owners, emerging leaders, and non-family executives can all take advantage of opportunities to connect, learn, and grow.
Whether you're preparing the next generation, navigating ownership transitions, strengthening leadership, or seeking trusted advice, membership provides connections and resources to support your family's journey.
Membership Benefits
Build Meaningful Connections
Join a supportive community of family business owners and leaders who understand your unique challenges and opportunities. Develop lasting relationships, exchange ideas, and learn from peers who have navigated similar experiences, all within an environment built on trust, confidentiality, and mutual support.
Access Exclusive Peer Groups
Gain access to members-only NowGen and NextGen family leadership peer groups, along with preferred pricing on other professionally facilitated peer groups. These confidential gatherings provide a trusted space to share challenges, exchange perspectives, and gain practical insights from fellow family business leaders.
Member advantages include:
- Exclusive access to NowGen and NextGen family leadership peer groups
- $1,500 annual savings per participant in eligible role-based peer groups
- Complimentary third peer group enrollment when two individuals from the same family business enroll in qualifying groups
Enjoy Complimentary Events and Priority Registration
Connect, learn, and exchange ideas at conferences, workshops, webinars, and social gatherings focused on the issues that matter most to family businesses.
Members receive complimentary registration for most FBC events, including annual conferences, and priority registration opportunities.
Member advantage: Save $325 per attendee at our annual conferences compared with standard non-member registration.
Develop Current and Future Leaders
Invest in the people who will shape your family's future through preferred pricing on the Center's signature educational institutes.
Next Generation Leadership Institute (NGLI)
An immersive 18-month program designed to prepare emerging family business leaders to navigate the complexities of leadership, ownership, and family enterprise. Members save $3,000 per participant.
Stewardship Institute
An 18-month learning experience featuring six two-day, in-person sessions that prepare family business owners, shareholders, and stakeholders to navigate critical decisions, responsibilities, and transitions. Members save $4,752 per participant, with savings of $6,750 per participant when multiple individuals from the same family business enroll.
Tap Into Research, Resources, and Expertise
Access customized research on family business topics, Loyola's specialized library resources, and opportunities to connect with experienced faculty, facilitators, and subject matter experts.
Whether you're exploring governance structures, succession planning, family dynamics, or other business challenges, the Center can help connect you with knowledge and perspectives to inform your decisions.
Explore Additional Member Benefits
- Access to the Center's private online member community and directory
- Opportunities to participate in the GROW mentorship program
- Family business primer for family members
- 15% discount on eligible Loyola Executive and Professional Education Center courses for family members and employees
- Special offers and discounts through select partner organizations
The Value of Membership
At $7,500 annually, membership is an investment in your entire family business, not just one individual. Beyond the relationships, shared wisdom, and exclusive opportunities, members enjoy substantial savings across the Center's programs and events.
$1,500 Annual Savings
On each eligible role-based peer group enrollment, plus a complimentary third enrollment when two individuals from the same family business participate in qualifying groups.
$3,000 Savings
Per participant in the Next Generation Leadership Institute.
Up to $6,750 Savings
Per participant in the Stewardship Institute, with preferred rates for multiple participants from the same family business.
$325 Savings Per Attendee
At our annual conferences, with complimentary registration for most other FBC events.
15% Discount
On eligible courses offered by Loyola's Executive and Professional Education Center.
And beyond the numbers, members gain something even more valuable: a trusted community committed to helping their family businesses thrive across generations.
Hear from our Members
Bob Buddig, CEO of Carl Buddig and Co. | Former FBC Board Chair
“The Family Business Center is a great tool for any family business. The most valuable part of my membership is meeting other family business members and interacting with them on a variety of issues. My family has been involved in peer groups, the Next Gen Leadership Institute, and the Stewardship Institute—all have been very beneficial."
Join Our Community
Your family's next chapter starts here.
Become part of a trusted community of family businesses committed to learning, growing, and succeeding together.
Annual Membership: $7,500 per family business
Membership is open to family-owned and family-operated businesses. Discover what being part of the Loyola Family Business Center community can mean for yours.