The Forum for Family Enterprise
Formerly the Kansas Family Business Forum
Established 1995
The Forum provides unique learning experiences to those involved with family enterprise. Events bring owners, families, and managers together to address issues such as ownership and management succession, strategic planning, estate planning, risk management, family dynamics, and family governance just to name a few.
Vision Statement:
To secure the future of family enterprise.
Mission Statement:
To empower closely held family businesses through connection, inspiration, and education.
2025-2026 Membership Programming
Executive Breakfasts:
- Wed, Sep 10, 2025
The Parallel Planning Process: Building Cohesive Strategies for Family and Business - Wed, Oct 1, 2025 —
Working with Local Government - Thur, Nov 6, 2025
Push vs. Pull: Navigating Power Dynamics in Transitions - Wed, Dec 10, 2025 —
Work Ethics and Expectations in a Post-COVID Generation - Thur, Jan 8, 2026 —
Navigating Social and Organizational Change in Family Businesses - Wed, Feb 11, 2026 —
Panel Discussion: Managing Talent- HR Best Practice Discussion
- Thur, Mar 5, 2026 —
Case Study - Ai and Virtual Employees
- Wed, Apr 1, 2026
Panel Discussion: Lessons Learned & Best Practices for Non-Family Managers
The Forum Presents...
- Fall Event: Business Biography with Matt Fouts, Tanganyika Wildlife Park
Oct 8, 20205 - 6-8pm - Tanganyika Wildlife Park - Spring Event: Thurs, Apr 9, 2026 — Speaker TBA
Personal Advisory Groups:
- Tue, Sep 23, 2025 —
Founder/CEO - Wed, Sep 24, 2025 —
Next Gen - Tue, Nov 18, 2025 —
Founder/CEO - Wed, Nov 19, 2025 —
Next Gen - Tue, Jan 13, 2026 —
Founder/CEO - Wed, Jan 14, 2026 —
Next Gen - Tue, Mar 17, 2026 —
Founder/CEO - Wed, Mar 18, 2026 —
Next Gen
"No matter what Family Business issue that we are confronting at Star, we know that others have already addressed similar situations in their own businesses. Thanks to The Forum, we have The Forum to interact and learn from quality Grantors and other experienced business owners who already dealt with the similar issues."
- Chris Goebel, Star Lumber
"The Forum is an important resource for our family business by providing education, resources and networking on risk management, human resource management, strategic planning and succession. These issues are imperative in any business at any time, but especially now. We must find the resolve to endure and the strength to thrive!"
- Walter Berry, Berry Companies Inc.
More Information
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Contact
Email: nancy.kersenbrock@wichita.edu
- Phone: 316-978-6269
Sponsors:
