Leading Forward 2025
This tailored leadership program will create individual development and relationship-building opportunities for family business leaders who intend to preserve the family business and want to develop the tools to increase their capacities to influence and lead within their families, organizations, and communities.
Participants will benefit from observing live case studies of successful family businesses, engaging in interactive facilitated sessions, individualized family business coaching, and hearing from other local business leaders who will share their visions and personal beliefs about leadership.
Successful applicants must commit to completing the preparation and attending the 6 sessions in-person. To provide a highly customized and practical experience that addresses your specific succession needs, the group size will be limited to 10 businesses.
Please click here for curriculum information, session details, program application, and more.
Session 1: August 14, 2025 | 12pm - 4:30pm (Dinner following session)
Session 2: September 11, 2025 | 12pm - 4:30pm
Session 3: October 1, 2025 | 12pm - 4:30pm
Session 4: October 23, 2025 | 12pm - 4:30pm
Session 5: November 20, 2025 | 12pm - 4:30pm
Session 6: December 11, 2025 | 12pm - 4:30pm (Reception at 3:30pm)
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Date and Time
Thursday Aug 14, 2025
12:00 PM - 4:30 PM EDT
Location
Family Business Alliance 250 Monroe Ave Suite #150 Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Fees/Admission
FBA Member Price: $5,000 Non-Member Price with Intro to Membership: $5,500 Invoice and Refund Policy: Payment is due by May 30th. Cancellations must be received by June 15, 2025 to receive a full refund.