2 orange ribbons. 😊 My granddaughter took off her favorite bow and offered that we BOTH wear MY favorite color. |
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Seeing this picture reminds me of her spirit of thoughtfulness, compassion and gratitude. She gives me hope. Spending time with my grandchildren brings me (and my family) such joy. We all want to be the best versions of ourselves as they model our attitudes and behaviors. I know you feel the same.
Helping your families build family muscle by engaging in crucial, often delicate conversations as you navigate your complex 5 MOUNTAIN®
journeys also brings me great joy. Thank you for your trust. May we continue to be the best versions of ourselves as we move into a new season of learning, leading, and loving!
Here's to your ongoing flourishing!
-Sally
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"I've benefited greatly from DVFBC's Women's Peer Group and now I'm in the Family Governance Group. It's nice to feel supported by so many inspiring people. I would recommend DVFBC to any family business..."
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If you have questions or want more details: |
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How might you (and your family business) benefit from joining one of our
Presidents
Family Governance
Women in Family Business
Rising Generation Leaders
Senior Leaders
Includes group meetings and 1:1 coaching.
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Welcome New Learning Community Members! |
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Located in Lansdale, we welcome Allen Door Company as they join our Learning Community. Allen Door has served customers throughout Montgomery and Bucks counties for 3 generations, since 1977.
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Ardmore Banking Advisors (ABA) was founded thirty years ago by T.A. (Sandy) Spratt, Chairman/CEO to provide credit risk management consulting services to financial institutions and strategic, financial and operational planning for non-financial organizations. 2nd generation Lara Hartin and Thomas Spratt, a lawyer and now President of ABA, have joined the executive team and Board; and the company has become a “family business” as former shareholders and executives have retired.
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UPCOMING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS |
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What got you here won’t get you where you want to go.
Most family businesses survived and even thrived in the early years due to hard work, major risk taking, dogged persistence, and family talent. These elements aren’t enough to guarantee long-term success for the family OR the business. Working smarter, not harder, includes finding the right advisors to guide the family and business through the normal and ongoing emotional, relational, management, financial, legal, tax, and structural complexities.
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For generations women were not considered to give senior leadership to the family enterprise. That trend is changing—sometimes by design and sometimes it’s an unexpected boomerang phenomenon. Join the conversation as we hear the journey of 3 women leaders and their very different paths into their current roles of leading the family business. Hear how they overcome obstacles, biases, and chart their own course.
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Heather Chandler, President of Sealstrip Corporation, Gilbertsville, PA
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Beth Hahn, President, Berkshire Systems Group, Inc., Reading, PA
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Karla Trotman, CEO and Owner of Electro Soft, Montgomeryville, PA
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Interested in Learning More About Acquisitions? |
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Ryan Hurst, Partner with RKL (one of our EDU Sponsors) will be a panelist at the 2021 Smart Business Dealmakers Event on September 9. This virtual event will focus on The New Normal in M&A. The conference connects local dealmakers – from middle-market CEOs to top investors and lenders to leading M&A advisors. RKL is presenting in a panel discussion from 10:00am-11:00am, entitled Navigating the Acquisition Landscape. As an EDU Sponsor, RKL is extending a complimentary invitation to Learning Community Members to this conference.
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Don't Miss Our Latest Blog
Even when you think you are prepared for everything, the unexpected can change your journey. Read the latest in the series of blogs from Matt: "Anticipating the Unexpected".
Our blogs include personal stories, experiences, and insights from our Team, Learning Community Members, and our Educational Sponsors. To receive future blogs, please SIGN UP HERE!
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Since early 2020, all of our programs have been recorded and are on our website. To keep up with the latest in COVID-related issues, visit our COVID Resources page. Members have full access to recordings of all our Forum Learning Community Programs on the Previous Events Page.
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Gratitude to our Sponsors
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We are grateful to our EDU Sponsors who share our commitment to education and
provide our member and client families with a wealth of knowledge. Without their generosity and expertise, our events would not be possible.
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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 900 business families with our customized, inter-generational, team-building 5 MOUNTAIN® 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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