About FBC's Programs + Events

The Family Business Center offers our members a variety of educational programs as well as networking and social events to assist members in growing and perpetuating their family business.

AFFINITY GROUPS

These discrete peer networking groups meet to dialogue about Family Business dynamics and best practices. They serve as a member-only forum to meet with like-minded individuals to share ideas, trends, issues and opportunities unique to family businesses. Meetings are organized into Founder, Presidents & CEO's, NextGen Leaders and Family Business Tours.

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FOUNDERS, PRESIDENTS & CEO
Specifically designed for the senior generation family members and executive non-family leaders, discussions for this group are often focused on sharing the challenges and responsibilities of family business leadership and succession planning. Contact Justin Horner for more information.

NEXTGEN: FUTURE FAMILY BUSINESS LEADERS
This group focuses on sharing the experiences and leadership challenges in a family business, including the responsibilities of ownership, personal and professional development, and leadership issues. Contact Ryan Ranchhod or Chris Glassman for more information.

FAMILY BUSINESS TOURS
This new group meets at member businesses from around the region for a tour and presentation. This is an opportunity to see our members businesses from behind the scenes, and learn about their industry and their products or services in a private setting. Our members love to visit other member locations and talk about best practices in succession. Contact Stella Premo for more information.

FAMILY BUSINESS FORUM + TECHNICAL PROGRAMS

These programs feature esteemed guest speakers from the family business community, panel discussions with interactive Q&A, and networking opportunities with members and Technical Advisors.

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Family Business Forums and Technical Program events range from a one hour webinar to half-day events. Whether virtual or in person, FBC programs provide the opportunity to gather and hear from other families about their experiences and best practices in their family business, and challenges they have faced along the way. This also allows for our Technical Advisor members to showcase and share their expertise. It's a great way to get to know other family businesses. If you are a family business and would like to attend as a guest, please contact Stella Premo, Executive Director at 916.771.3220.

MEMBER SOCIALS + SPECIAL EVENTS

Throughout the year we offer a variety of special events for our members. These events are often held at a member location and provide an activity along with food and conversation!

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These member events are designed to be fun, uplifting and bring our members together to spend time, catch up and get to know each other better. All gatherings are held virtually for now. Past events include Family Night at the River Cats, Mikuni Family Dinner and our Holiday Social.

GENERATIONS FAMILY BUSINESS CONFERENCE

A Dynamic two-day conference designed BY and FOR California's family businesses.

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Sacramento’s Convention Center serves as the backdrop for this multi-generational event. Join other family businesses from our region for great educational sessions and collaborative networking opportunities focused on the unique challenges of family business. The Generations Family Business Conference features an impressive roster of local, regional and national keynote speakers and breakout sessions, who will share personal stories of their family businesses. More information on the Generations Family Business Conference.

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