Annual Family Business Holiday
Networking Social

“How a Board Can Contribute to the Success of Your Company’s Future”
featuring renowned family business expert Mike Burnell

Come for eggnog, spirits, hors d'oeuvres and share your family business experience with colleagues!
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
4:00 to 6:00 PM
Abromson Community Education Center
88 Bedford St., University of Southern Maine, Portland Campus

"I’ve heard Mike Burnell speak on family governance and how to use boards and family councils that work, and I can tell you he kept an audience of family business members captivated for a couple of hours—he’s the best, and attendees came away with info they could put to immediate use!"
Maureen Wedge, member of the Board of Advisors

Meet Other Collegial Family Business Members Who’ve Walked In Your Shoes

Learn What Makes Some Family Businesses Considerably More Capable!

Instigate Some Family Focus, Whether You’re An Owner, An Heir Or The CEO

How Owners Really Get Their Voices Heard, Not to Mention Some Dividend Growth

How You Can Contribute to The Family Asset’s Value

Michael Burnell —independent director on five private and family businesses; experience with nine other boards. 25 years as a turnaround executive. Faculty member with "Structuring Family Business for Success" symposium at USM. Active as board advisor and recruiter. B.A., physics, Cornell; M.B.A., Harvard. Resident of North Hampton, N.H.

Mark your calendar now for December 13 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Cost: $25 per person to be covered for family business members. Register at (207) 780-5951 or online here.

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