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Family Business Alliance at Wilkes University The Family Business Alliance at Wilkes University is a leading educational and informational resource center for family and closely held businesses in northeastern Pennsylvania. Our nonprofit organization’s mission is to be the trusted resource providing world-class services to support strengthening and empowering regional family-owned businesses and our community. Membership in the Family Business Alliance benefits businesses of every size and industry. As a member business, everyone on your staff and within your family is a welcome constituent. Together, you can attend programs and meet the ''who's who'' of the Northeastern Pennsylvania area business community. We have found since our inception in 1997 that family and private business owners enjoy networking and sharing their stories while learning from one another. With the intent of accelerating business growth and sustaining family business harmony, the Family Business Alliance at Wilkes University can help you address the unique and critical issues facing firms of all sizes. These include: Succession Planning Leadership Development Communication Techniques Compensation Issues Strategic Planning Advisory Boards Governance Issues Conflict Resolutions Sales Growth Developing a Family Office Family Foundations And much more…   The FBA has one of the premier programs in the country, preparing the next generation of family business owners to successfully manage their family firm. The Family Business Steps to Success Course is your key to developing a common vocabulary, language, model and understanding of what makes family business unique. Our Leadership Development Certificate Program by Dr. Matthew Sowcik addresses the challenges faced by those leading a family business. Our unique Strategic Planning workshops will allow your team to take away an implementable plan on a few pages, not a 2-inch binder. We offer Integrity Solutions® programs —including Integrity Sales, Integrity Coaching, and Integrity Customer Service workshops — to all FBA members and sponsors. MEMBERSHIP: Three membership classifications assure a diverse and rewarding learning and networking opportunity at the Family Business Alliance. Visit www.wilkes.edu/fba to learn more. SAFE HAVEN POLICY:  The Family Business Alliance at Wilkes University respects the privacy of our members, and provides a safe-haven environment. Members and financial partners agree not to market to or solicit other members or sponsors, but they are encouraged to buy and support each other.