DVFBC Community News & Upcoming Programs
Launching a Women's Lab in 2018

We've been holding focus groups to learn from our members and discuss important challenges facing family businesses. 

What became clear was a growing need for more support for women in the family business, so to that end, in January we will be launching a new program, Q Lab (a virtual 12 week peer group). Our first Q Lab of 2018 will be comprised of women in family businesses.  To learn more about our Q Labs, email  Trina  or  Scott .

"Thank you for the opportunity to participate in the Focus Group today! I really enjoyed it, and the "oh, you too?" moments! I very much affirm the direction of strengthening support & education for women in family business. It really is such a unique place to sit in. Looking forward to joining Q Lab in 2018 and continuing to grow with you!" - Katie Miller,  Sight & Sound Theatres 

Our latest blog discusses how both women and men who lead with their voices create purposeful communication and clarity in how to move themselves and their family business forward. 

We're eagerly looking forward to the educational events we have scheduled. Mark your calendars for our Leadership in the Family Business Mini-Conference on March 16. Keynote Speaker Mitzi Perdue will address "Designing a High Functioning Family Culture". Download our 2018 calendar here and keep an eye on our website as we post more details. 
Our Team is Growing to Serve You Better

You've likely seen some new faces at DVFBC events this year. We've added two new team members to better serve the needs of our growing community!

We're happy to introduce Maggi Finlayson and Trina Stutzman to you. 

Maggi is our Communications Support and is working on all things marketing. She has 15 years experience in publishing, marketing, events, and social media. Read more  here.

Trina is one of our Leadership Coaches with 20 years of experience. She is passionate about developing leaders and is involved in our new Q Labs. Read more  here. 

We're excited to welcome these new team members to DVFBC, as we work to increase our services in 2018!
Family Business Community News

We love hearing about our community's successes!

Lacher sponsored the renovation of the Teachers' Lounge at Laura H. Carnell Elementary School in Philadelphia, PA. They designed the remodel and sent volunteers to help bring the design to fruition. 

Paula Barrett received her Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) designation from the Exit Planning Institute (EPI). The CEPA program is the most widely accepted and endorsed program in the world. 

Sealstrip Corporation was ranked #6 on the  Best Places to Work in PA list.  Winners are chosen based on a review of a company's workforce policies, practices, philosophies, systems, and demographics, combined with employee satisfaction. 

Dan and Ken Ruch of George Didden Greenhouses, Inc. were pictured in a recent edition of Lancaster Farming. 

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Our Mission: Flourishing Families & Enterprises 
Since 1988, it's been our privilege to guide multi-generation business families through their complex, unique journeys. We have served over 600 business families across the nation with our customized, intergenerational, team-building process. 

We chart the path, teach the principles, develop the people, and guide the process that provides the direction, confidence, and tools to overcome the dangers, beat the odds, and reach the summit for  each family member & their enterprises !
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