31st Annual Family Business Conference

April 27-28, 2023

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Family businesses are the backbone of society.

It takes hard work, persistence, and determination for family businesses to succeed. As family business owners and next generation leaders navigate the unique challenge of overlapping family and business systems, we are here to help.

 

Prairie Family Business Association provides a resource network for family business success to help family businesses thrive through generations.

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Membership Benefits

Annual Conference

A premier educational and networking hybrid event featuring family business experts: April 27-28, 2023

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Networking

One of the top benefits of membership - connect with others who have similar work environments, learn from each other

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Affinity Peer Groups

Share experiences and learn from your peers in facilitated group discussion, seek advice on confidential issues and opportunities

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Upcoming Events

New Members

2023 Virtual Social Event

Wednesday, April 12 • 8:30am CST
Have your morning coffee with us! One of the most valuable benefits of being a member is developing strong connections with other family business leaders. Join us for a casual and fun virtual social with new members and PFBA advisory board members. 

Affinity Peer Groups

Joint Summit

April 26, 2023 • 1:30-4:30pm
Elevating Your Peer Group Experience with Kristen Hadeed. Learn how to create the best possible peer group experience and the critical leadership skills that will not only elevate the peer group experience, but will help group members make a larger impact within their own respective organizations and make family leadership a competitive advantage.

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Family Business Member Testimonials

PFBA brings people together who are similarly situated but may never have met without it.  It's comforting to hear the perspective of others who are going through similar issues, who can help us reflect on how far we've come and who can give us a glimpse of what's to come.

Megan Weiler Green

Weiler

Best personal and business decision we ever made was to get involved in the Prairie Family Business Association. We have met the best people we call friends (now for years) and have had access (and used!) the best business resources available.

Mary Jo Minor

Mills Property Management

I appreciate all the relationships that I’ve formed through PFBA. These relationships have taught me a lot and made me feel more connected to business leaders in our area.

Sarah Darnall

Medary Acres Greenhouse

If you don't know where to start in planning for the future of your family business, you need to join PFBA.

Tyler Van Liere

Industrial Machine & Engineering

The Prairie Family Business Association has been an important organization in helping us successfully transition our family business from the 1st to the 3rd generation. The organization and its members are the best! We continue to see solid value in our membership and the activities we participate in.

Jay Bender

Falcon Plastics, Inc.

We're here to help you succeed!

Ready to take the first step on membership? Or need more information? We'd love to chat with you more about the benefits your family business will receive.

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