“The Art of Family: Organizing Your Family Business for Effective Communication and Harmony” will be presented by The Family Business Association and BankGloucester on Thursday, September 12, 2013, at the Gloucester House restaurant, 63 Rogers Street in Gloucester. Registration is at 5:30 pm, and the $35 seminar fee includes dinner. A networking event will follow the presentation. Seating is limited and pre-registration is required by visiting the “Events” page at www.fbaedu.com, or by calling (617) 218-2077.
Attendees will learn about how structured family meetings can improve the ability to make decisions together while building trust and avoiding conflict within a family-owned business. Tips on conducting more effective family meetings, how to establish a “code of conduct,” and resolving family conflict will be discussed. Participating panelists include family business owners and business communications experts:
• Thomas Guidi (Moderator) – Partner - Hemenway & Barnes LLP
• Cindy Harrison – Partner – Cynthia L. Adams Harrison Performance Consulting
• Thomas Davidow – President - Thomas D. Davidow & Associates
• Salvatore Muccio – Managing Partner - LitmanGerson Associates, LLP
• Tim Hussey –CEO - Hussey Seating
• Lenny Linquata – Owner & Manager - The Gloucester House
“Family enterprises are the heart and soul of the North Shore business community, and we are pleased to work with the Family Business Association to present this important seminar,” said Mark Grenier, Vice President & Senior Commercial Banking Officer of BankGloucester. “We are committed to aiding in the development of stronger and more vibrant family businesses.”
About The Family Business Association: The Family Business Association, Inc. is an independent, non-profit organization designed to promote family businesses and family business achievements in Massachusetts. Its goal is to promote the development of creative ideas, services, products and expertise to family-owned businesses. The annual awards program honors excellence in business management, growth, community service and business transition within family businesses. For additional information visit
www.fbaedu.com.
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