Connecting Generations. Strengthening Community. Sharing Wisdom.

GROW—short for Guidance, Relationships, Opportunities, and Wisdom—is a six-month mentoring pilot that connects Family Business Center members through one-on-one, cross-generational relationships. Designed specifically for the unique context of family businesses, the program supports personal and professional development while deepening engagement within the FBC community.

Open to all FBC members—across generations, roles, and experience levels—the program invites participants to share insights, gain new perspectives, and grow as mentors, mentees, or both.

Leadership and wisdom can emerge from any level of a family business. Whether you're stepping into a new role, navigating family dynamics, or bringing years of experience as an owner or executive, GROW creates space for contribution, learning, and connection.

Interested in participating as a mentor, mentee, or both?

Program Objectives

• Support emerging leaders and members exploring their personal and professional identity within a family business context
• Foster inclusion, connection, and collaboration across the FBC community
• Encourage growth, knowledge-sharing, relationship-building, and skill development through cross-generational dialogue
• Provide a low-pressure, high-support structure where members can participate as mentors, mentees, or both

Program Details

• Duration: 6 months (pilot phase)
• Participation: Voluntary and open to all current FBC members
• Matching Process:
  • Participants complete a brief intake form to share their goals, interests, and preferences
  • The FBC team will match participants based on aligned interests, goals, and relevant experience
• Structure and Expectations:
  • Kickoff Orientation (in-person or virtual)
  • Suggested cadence: Minimum of 6 meetings (approximately one per month)
  • Program Evaluation:
    • Optional midpoint and final check-ins
    • Feedback opportunities through sessions and/or a confidential survey

Benefits and Impact

• Mentees: Gain access to practical guidance, emotional support, and a broader perspective within a trusted network
• Mentors: Experience fulfillment, fresh insights, and the chance to give back while continuing to grow
• FBC Community: Strengthened connections and deeper engagement among members

This pilot will serve as a foundation for a long-term mentoring initiative. It offers a valuable opportunity to test, refine, and assess the benefits of peer-to-peer support across the FBC network.