Family Enterprise Center
Step away from the day-to-day and focus on the future of your family business.
Family business leaders spend most days focused on customers, employees, operations, and decisions that keep the business moving forward. The Family Business Forum creates intentional space to step back, gain perspective, and engage in conversations about the bigger questions shaping your family and business.
Designed exclusively for Signature Members, the Forum brings together family business leaders for a day of candid conversations, shared learning, and meaningful connections with others who understand the opportunities and responsibilities of building something meant to last.
September 29 | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM | Cobb Chamber
The Forum Experience
Practical Application
Explore strategies and resources designed to help your family strengthen communication,
leadership, ownership, and long-term success.
Real Family Business Conversations
Hear directly from family business leaders as they share their experiences, decisions, lessons learned, and questions they are navigating.
Research & Insights
Gain access to emerging research and perspectives that help families understand trends impacting family enterprise.
Peer Discussions
Engage in facilitated conversations with other family business leaders to share perspectives, explore ideas, and build meaningful relationships.
Upcoming Family Business Forum
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Cobb County Chamber of Commerce | Circle 75 Office Park
1100 Circle 75 Pkwy #1000 | Atlanta, GA 30339
Wellstar Community Room
Agenda
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
|
8:30 AM |
Breakfast & Connection |
|
9:00 AM |
Welcome Remarks |
|
9:30 AM |
Family Business Spotlight |
|
11:00 AM |
Peer Exchange |
|
12:00 PM |
Lunch & Conversations |
|
1:00 PM |
Research Insights |
|
2:15 PM |
Practical Application |
|
4:00 PM |
Community Reception |
Who Should Attend?
The Forum is designed for Family Enterprise Center members* committed to learning, strengthening relationships, and preparing for the future.
Signature Members receive four seats at each Forum, allowing families to involve owners, next-generation leaders, and key decision-makers in important conversations.
Join the Conversation
The Family Business Forum is available exclusively through Signature Membership.
Signature Membership provides a deeper connection to the Family Enterprise Center through:
- Family Business Forum access
- Peer relationships
- Family Business Roadmap
- Expanded Office Hours
- Next Generation engagement opportunities
Once you have joined as a Signature Member, you will receive a personal email from us with the link to register for the upcoming Family Business Forum.
*The Family Business Forum is for those who work in their family business. Affiliates or other supporters of family businesses are welcome at other events. Please reach out to fec@kennesaw.edu if you have any questions.