• Prepare a 3–5-minute introduction of you and your business
• Bring 15 introductory gifts representing your family business
• Pack athletic/fitness clothing for challenge course (Saturday)
• Review and sign the Confidentiality Pledge
• Review and sign the Wheaton Park District Waiver
• Review and sign the Participant Agreement
• Complete the Photo Release
• Submit your 18-month knock-out calendar (or bring it to the retreat)
• Attend office hours with prospective NGLI coaches

A limited rooms are still available however, the deadline to take advantage of the special NGLI rate has passed. Please email fbc@luc.edu with any questions.

• Establish a strong group foundation
• Give a basic overview of the curriculum for the next 18months
• Provide a baseline of knowledge about family business leadership

• What to Wear: The dress code for the weekend is casual. Please bring athletic wear and a light jacket, in case of rain, for Saturday’s activities on the challenge course. 
• Friday Kick-Off: The retreat starts at 8:30am on Friday, October 18 in the Forestview room. Breakfast and coffee will be waiting for you. Please bring any luggage to the Forestview room upon arrival, as you’ll be able to check into your room in the afternoon.
• Introductions: On Friday, please be prepared to share a 3-5-minute introduction of yourself and your family business to the peer group that will accompany you on this journey. This group will become your sounding board, confidants, and friends over the course of NGLI. 
• Gifts from Your Family Business: To add a creative touch to introductions, we encourage you to bring a small “gift” (15 items) that represents your family business. This could be a physical product, a sample, or something that showcases the service you offer (e.g., tools, food samples, pens, or other branded items – just to name a few). These will be shared with your peers, faculty and staff as a fun way to get acquainted.
• Saturday’s Challenge Course: On Saturday, we will head to the challenge course after breakfast. The course is located at Lincoln Marsh Natural Area within the Wheaton Park District, Wheaton, IL 60187. All participants must complete and sign two waivers: Wheaton Park District Waiver and Corporate Learning Institute Participant Waiver. Please download and bring the completed waivers with you to the retreat.
• Planning for the Next 18-months: To coordinate schedules and finalize the program calendar for the next 18 months, please submit your knock-out calendar by end of week or bring a hard copy with you to the retreat. See schedule planning on this page for more details.

Attend the NGLI Coach Office Hours to meet and interact with a prospective coach! The gatherings are "open house" style on Zoom. Stop by anytime during the hour and stay as long as you like. All NGLI participants were sent a calendar invitation for each coach’s office hour along with their bio and introductory video.

If you did not receive an invitation for the following office hours, please email fbc@luc.edu.

Office Hours Schedule:

• Cathy Carroll – Friday, 10/11, 11:00 a.m. - noon
• Blaze Konkol – Monday, 10/14, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
• Julieann Vukovich – Tuesday, 10/15, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
• Mark Hoffman – Tuesday, 10/15, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
• Shawna Lecuyer – Wednesday, 10/16, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
• Anne Smart – Thursday, 10/17, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.