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Programs & Services offered by IFOB

The Institute for Family-Owned Business provides programs and services on issues that can benefit every member of your family and your business.

Business succession planning
Estate planning
Conflict resolution
Preparing resolution
Intergenerational, sibling, and gender issues
Leadership development
Compensation and performance measurement
Strategic planning for family firms
Taxes and the family business and more!

Educational Programs and Workshops

The 2017 programming theme is "Growing and Protecting your Family Business." We have over 40 programs scheduled from small faciliated meetings to open programs where we encourage all members and "future" members to join us.

A great example of the types of programs we hold is the Family Business Forum titled “Learn from the Best: Challenges and Successes of the 3Gs (Generations)” held June 17, 2015. Click here for a transcript of this informative session with six CEO's who manage family businesses which have passed to the third generation or beyond.

Services - Consulting

Family Meeting Facilitator

When discussion of particular issues at your firm would be enhanced by an objective third party, we can help you to identify an appropriate facilitator.

Referrals and Information

The Institute is a comprehensive resource for family businesses. If you have a need for information, support or guidance, we can help. We can be reached at (207) 798-2667 or by email catherine@fambusiness.org. Our mailing address is Post Office Box 3364, Portland, Maine 04104.