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Member companies of the Family Business Center represent a diverse range of family and closely held business situations, including: husband-wife, mother-daughter, father-son, multiple generation, team management, first generation entrepreneurs, non-family executives. They see the Family Business Center as an adjunct of their management structure, an integral element in their preparation for the future.
Read in their own words why our members have chosen to join the Wake Forest Schools of Business Family Business Center.
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(From left) Tom Barnhardt, Lee Barnhardt Hatling, Robert Barnhardt and Lewis Barnhardt
Barnhardt Manufacturing Co., Charlotte, NC
"We joined the Family Business Center program to learn about best practices to successfully manage and grow our family business."
Tom Barnhardt
President & CEO |
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Triad Member
Bill Batten
President
Thermaco, Asheboro, NC | "The educational forums, affinity group meetings and socials let you get to know others, build long-lasting friendships and have some fun. The annual membership fee is less than we would spend attending one other conference somewhere, so it's a real value." |
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Triad Member
Andrew McMillan
Vice President
Simple Elegance Catering, Café McMillan, Winston-Salem, NC | "In the catering business, word of mouth is the best marketing tool. Attending the educational forums, affinity group meetings and social events helps us cultivate relationships in the business community." |
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Triad Member
Andy Brown
President
Twin City Warehouses, Winston-Salem, NC | "The affinity group meetings give me a chance to discuss specific issues in a confidential setting with a group of business leaders and get their feedback and perspective. You realize through the discussion that you're not alone. Even though we come from different industries a lot of the issues are the same." |
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The Garner team: (From left) Jim Frank, Glenn Garner, Steve Carroll, Ann Garner Riddle, Reg Garner and Frank Sherrill
T.W. Garner Foods, Winston-Salem, NC
"The affinity group meetings give us an opportunity to get advice on confidential issues from colleagues in other companies who have had similar experiences. Because only one person per company can participate in each affinity group, it gives us a chance to discuss sensitive issues while relaxing over dinner. It's also great fellowship."
Reg Garner
President |
