Family Business Centers
Family business centers are valuable for researching family business topics, offering knowledge, expertise, and support. They provide specialized research, case studies, educational programs, and networking opportunities tailored to family-owned enterprises. Below is a selected list of family business centers.
- Center for Family Business of the University of St.GallenCFB-HSG positions itself as a leading national and international expert in research, teaching, and executive education in the domain of family business.
- The Drucker School Global Family Business InstituteSeeks to attract global family business members with programs on succession planning, innovation, corporate responsibility, governance, finance, and sustainability.
- Family Business Institute at the University of VermontFocuses on supporting and advancing family-owned enterprises through research, education, and practical resources aimed at fostering long-term success and sustainability.
- Family Owned Business Institute at Grand Valley State UniversityThe Grand Valley State University’s Family Owned Business Institute’s mission is to champion and serve family owned businesses through scholarship, education, and advocacy.
- IMD Global Family Business CenterSupports family enterprises worldwide through research, education, and executive programs aimed at enhancing performance and sustainability.
- Lancaster University Centre for Family BusinessSpecializes in research and education tailored to the unique dynamics of family-owned enterprises, fostering their long-term success and sustainable growth through innovative insights and practical support.
- Smith Family Business Initiative at CornellProvides education, networking, and new knowledge for family business owners, successors, and students from across the globe.
- The Step Project Global ConsortiumCommitted to collaborative research on transgenerational entrepreneurship, producing impactful insights benefiting global business families and stakeholders.
- University of Toledo Family Business CenterOffers resources, education, and support to family-owned businesses, fostering growth and sustainability through workshops, networking, and expert guidance.
- Wendel International Centre for Family Enterprise at INSEADDedicated to advancing research, education, and outreach for family enterprises globally, fostering sustainable growth and succession strategies.
- Wharton Global Family AllianceResearch center focused on studying and advising family-owned businesses worldwide, aiming to enhance their sustainability, governance, and succession planning through academic insights and practical solutions.
