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Why Become a Member?

Why become a member?

A Community of Family Businesses

Members of the Loyola Family Business Center join a community that shares wisdom in a supportive, confidential environment. Our programming helps preserve traditions and prepare for the future.

Interested in membership? Fill out our brief interest form and a member of our team will follow up to discuss how we can support your goals.

Who Can Join

Membership is open to family-owned and family-operated businesses.

Members Benefits

Members receive:

  • An introductory primer on family business for all family members
  • Annual goal-setting meeting
  • Customized research on family business topics
  • Access to a network of other family business owners
  • Subscription to the Center’s newsletter
  • Access to the Family Business Collection at Loyola’s Lewis Library
  • Invitations to conferences, webinars, and social events
  • 15% discount on Loyola’s Executive & Professional Education Center open-enrollment courses (for family members and employees)

Advanced Learning Opportunities

Membership includes access to:

Membership Fee

Annual membership is $7,500 per family business.
Contact us at 312.915.6490 or fbc@luc.edu for more information.


Exclusive Member Discounts

Family Business Summit in Italy
FBC Members save $250
Experience the enduring wisdom of multi-generational family businesses in Ischia, Italy. Loyola FBC members receive a special discount. Learn more and register here.

Special FBN-USA Offer
30% off for FBC Members
Loyola FBC members can join FBN-USA for $3,500/year (regularly $5,000). Members also receive a $1,000 rebate toward tickets for two in-person events this November. Register at the special rate, or ask Erica for assistance.

Bob Buddig at summer social talking to man
Bob Buddig, CEO of Carl Buddig and Co. | Former FBC Board Chair

The Value of Membership

“The Family Business Center is a great tool for any family business. The most valuable part of my membership is meeting other family business members and interacting with them on a variety of issues. My family has been involved in peer groups, the Next Gen Leadership Institute, and the Stewardship Institute—all have been very beneficial."

A Community of Family Businesses

Members of the Loyola Family Business Center join a community that shares wisdom in a supportive, confidential environment. Our programming helps preserve traditions and prepare for the future.

Interested in membership? Fill out our brief interest form and a member of our team will follow up to discuss how we can support your goals.

Who Can Join

Membership is open to family-owned and family-operated businesses.

Members Benefits

Members receive:

  • An introductory primer on family business for all family members
  • Annual goal-setting meeting
  • Customized research on family business topics
  • Access to a network of other family business owners
  • Subscription to the Center’s newsletter
  • Access to the Family Business Collection at Loyola’s Lewis Library
  • Invitations to conferences, webinars, and social events
  • 15% discount on Loyola’s Executive & Professional Education Center open-enrollment courses (for family members and employees)

Advanced Learning Opportunities

Membership includes access to:

Membership Fee

Annual membership is $7,500 per family business.
Contact us at 312.915.6490 or fbc@luc.edu for more information.


Exclusive Member Discounts

Family Business Summit in Italy
FBC Members save $250
Experience the enduring wisdom of multi-generational family businesses in Ischia, Italy. Loyola FBC members receive a special discount. Learn more and register here.

Special FBN-USA Offer
30% off for FBC Members
Loyola FBC members can join FBN-USA for $3,500/year (regularly $5,000). Members also receive a $1,000 rebate toward tickets for two in-person events this November. Register at the special rate, or ask Erica for assistance.