Institute for Family Business

Join us today for a conversation with Craig Scharton with the California Manufacturing Network (CMTC) as he describes funding opportunities available for family businesses engaged in the production of goods and services.

Join us for a conversation with Craig Scharton with the California Manufacturing Network (CMTC) as he describes funding opportunities available for family businesses engaged in the production of goods and services. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS Craig Scharton is CMTC’s Client Advisor for the Central San Joaquin Valley. Craig is a native of Fresno and has been a restauranteur, commercial property owner, elected official, Economic Development Department Director, downtown revitalization m...anager, and Fresno State Adjunct Professor. Craig’s primary professional interests are in locally-focused economic development, as well as, downtown and neighborhood revitalization. Three Resource Delivery Experts: Tim Nightingale Catherine Fitzgerald Ron Beglin AGENDA If you make something, you’re a manufacturer. If you’re a manufacturer, we have resources to help you. 1) The sole mission of CMTC is to help California’s manufacturers 2) CMTC has more resources to help because of COVIS-19 Pandemic Business Stabilization Consultants/Local PPE/Supply Chain 3) Grants for small manufacturers (20 or fewer full-time employees) for: websites, email marketing, HR Compliance, Accounting, develop new products, export, LEAN 4) Partnership with Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board for employee training (Fresno County manufacturers). 5) State-funded training and consulting 6) Meet 3 of our Resource Delivery Professionals

Disputes and conflicts can ruin a business. Don’t let this happen to you. Join Lois Lang, Psy.D. and Rebecca Spicer of Evolve Group as they discuss why the potential for conflict in a family enterprise is so high, the symptoms, and stages of family conflict, and how to approach resolution.

Just a reminder that we invite you TOMORROW to make lemonade out of lemons at lemonadesummit.com, by learning from leading experts to harness the collective strength of one another and begin building strategies for a new normal. Access Code: FRESST2020

"When life gives us lemons, we serve up lemonade." You are invited to The Lemonade Summit: a virtual event for family business leaders to learn from leading experts, harness the collective strength of one another, and begin building strategies for creating a new normal. The Institute for Family Business is collaborating with eight other family business centers and service firms from around the U.S. and Canada to offer this 1-day live, virtual thought leadership forum. The Le...monade Summit is dedicated to helping family business owners explore practical insights for addressing the challenges associated with COVID-19. You’ve told us one of the greatest benefits we provide for you is a forum for engaging with other family business leaders and subject matter experts who understand the unique strengths and challenges of family businesses. The speakers for this event were carefully selected to help family businesses realize strategies for building and thriving in unprecedented times. Register at: www.LemonadeSummit.com There is no registration fee for Fresno State IFB guests. Use Access Code: FRESST2020 #FresnoState #IFB #FresnoStateIFB #CraigSchoolofBiz #FamilyBusines

Dear IFB Friends and Community Members, Join the Institute for Family Business on April 21st via webcast as Moss Adams discusses new COVID-19 legislation that supports family businesses. Learn about tax and financial opportunities available to support you during this time. MOSS ADAMS SPEAKERS... Ken Wittwer, CPA/ABV, ASA, CFF | Parter James Rothenberger, CFA | Partner Rob Kutka, CFA, ABV | Senior Manager Let's Keep Family Businesses Strong!

Your family is top of mind for us. After careful consideration of the guidance provided by the CSU Chancellor’s Office, as well as state and local public health agencies in regards to our efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, we have decided to postpone "Pass the Business, Please: Transitioning the Family Company to the Next Generation" scheduled for today. We value the privilege of being of service to you and look forward to providing you with additional resources for your family business during this time.

I would like to thank our wonderful guest speaker, Paul Bauer, Shareholder at Sagaser, Watkins & Wieland PC, for sharing your expertise with the members of the Fresno State's Institute for Family Business in today's presentation. We appreciate everything you do to support the Central Valley family business community, the Craig School of Business and our students! #FresnoStateIFB #FamilyBusiness #BusinessLaw Craig School of Business at Fresno State