Engage: Bring together business owners, alumni and students in an environment where they can exchange thoughts and ideas.
Connect: Build a community of business leaders who move private enterprise forward.
Inspire: Create an event where dynamic individuals throughout the family business and entrepreneurship space can demonstrate their expertise and learn about the latest research and findings.
A special hotel rate of $240 is being offered for this event. When making your reservation, please indicate you are with the Smith Family Business Initiative.
Conference fees
Fees for this event vary depending on your level of participation. See the registration form for details.
Featured speakers:
John and Dyan Smith, chairman of CRST International and benefactor of the Smith Family Business Initiative
John will share the story of CRST, and then sit down with his wife, Dyan, for a conversation with Dean Soumitra Dutta.
Eric Allyn, chairman of the board of directors, Welch-Allyn
Eric is the grandson of William Noah Allyn, who founded the company with Dr. Francis Welch in 1915. Allyn will share the story of Welch-Allyn, how the decision was arrived at to sell the family business after 100 years of family ownership, and what might come next for the family and business.
Charlie Kittredge, former CEO and current chairman, Crane Paper
Crane Paper, founded in 1801, is synonymous with American currency. Family-owned to this day, Charlie will share the story of the family behind Crane Paper -- a story that follows the course of American history.