Membership

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Membership in the forum is open to a limited number of family-owned businesses. Participation in activities is restricted to members, prospective members and sponsors. Membership selection is based on ability to benefit from and contribute to the learning process. Member firms should have a family member with controlling interest in the business and at least one family member currently employed in the business. The annual membership fee of $2,000 for 2009-10 covers:

  • Participation of up to four representatives of the firm in the programs of the forum
  • A quarterly newsletter
  • Mailings of current research and writing on family business operations
  • Networking with other owners/members of family-owned businesses
  • Participation in informal discussions with similarly situated executives who face the unique challenges of perpetuating a family business

Current Members

A-B Emblem/Conrad Industries
Advanced Business Equipment
The Biltmore Company
Carolina Management Team
Cunningham-Waters Construction Co., Inc
Daniels Graphics
Dover Insulation, Inc.
Friday Services, Inc
William S. Hein & Company
W. P. Hickman Company
Insurance Services of Asheville, Inc
iPlay
Little Beaver Day Care Center
Mountain Home Care
George Morosani & Associates
Silver-line Plastics Corporation
TekTone Sound & Signal
Whiteside Estates

For membership information please email cclarke@unca.edu or call (828) 232-5091.  We look forward to you joining us!