The Prairie Family Business Association Board School is designed for family business owners seeking to establish, refine, or gain a deeper understanding of fiduciary and advisory boards. This 9-month immersive program equips participants with the tools, knowledge, and strategies necessary to create effective boards that support long-term growth, governance, and sustainability.
Through expert-led and interactive sessions in addition to real-world case studies attendees will explore key topics such as board formation, roles and responsibilities, governance best practices, and fostering collaboration between family and independent board members. Whether you’re looking to build a new board or enhance an existing one, the Board School empowers family business leaders to harness the full potential of board leadership for their family business to thrive through generations.
Sessions will kick off on June 3rd at 9:00am virtually. Monthly engagements throughout the next year will be available in a hybrid format to enable attendees from the region and the country to attend.
The 2026-27 Board School includes:
- Kickoff on June 3rd, 2026 at 9:00-11:00 AM CST – Virtual
- Virtual workshops – 9 total
- Access to Board School video series
- The Balance Point book, including worksheets and appendices
- Graduation in April 2027
Featured Speakers:
- To be determined
Fees/Admission
- $2,999 for two (2) participants
- $1,899 for individual (1) participant
- PFBA Membership required to participate
**Refund requests will be reviewed on a case by case basis. Any refunds will be applied as credit with Prairie Family Business Association to be used for member or event fees. No cash or credit card refunds will be given.
