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, 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.