“How to” – EOS Panel – From Vision to Action: Unlocking Family Business Potential
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
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The IFOB has many programs this year, many which are open to everyone! View our upcoming programs in weekly, monthly, yearly or list view below. Be sure to add those of interest to your calendar and register today!
Programs for 2025 have been selected. If you’d like to be part of our programming for 2026, submit your program idea and application here. The application deadline is Friday, November 14, 2025. We’ll collect applications and our past year’s survey data to finalize the programs in December.
The Institute for Family-Owned Business provides programs and services on issues that can benefit every family member and your business.
We have over 50 programs scheduled, from small facilitated meetings to open programs where we encourage all and “future” members to join us.
View and download our 2025 full list of programs here (TBD).
Note: Open “Green” programs include all family business members, associate partner members, and “future” members (i.e., non-members). At the Associate Partner level of membership, specific programs may be unavailable and open only to family business members. These programs are by reservation only with Catherine Wygant Fossett, the executive director. If you need information, support, or guidance, we can be reached at (207) 798-2667 or at catherine@fambusiness.org. Our mailing address is Post Office Box 3364, Portland, Maine 04104.
Programs & Services Offered by IFOB
Timothy B. Hussey Internship Program
Timothy B. Hussey was one of our founding members of the IFOB and in his honor we have created the “Timothy B. Hussey Internship Program” to enable family-owned businesses in Maine to attract top Colby students as interns, offering them the opportunity to be considered for an additional $2,500 stipend on top of their regular internship pay.
Please contact Brooke Stewart, Director of Communications at 207.281.2414 or at brooke@fambusiness.org
Each year since 2000, the Institute for Family-Owned Business recognizes family-owned, Maine-based businesses through its Maine Family Business Awards in partnership with MEMIC. This gala attracts family businesses, large and small, for a celebration that pays more than just recognition. It serves as a vehicle for networking and opening up all shades of possibilities for families seeking to grow their businesses. Since its inception, we have identified 113 companies for various categories of excellence.
The awards celebrate the accomplishments of small and large businesses that exemplify the following criteria:
- Business success
- Positive business and family linkages
- Contributions to the community and industry
- Family participation
- Work environment
- Communication
- Innovative business practices or strategies
Awards are presented in seven categories:
Each year since 2019, the IFOB awards the BerryDunn Lifetime Achievement Award to an active community member and champion for the Institute. The IFOB board votes on the recipient and the award is presented at the gala. This year, Janet Cole Cross of Cole Cross Connections, LLC was honored with the BerryDunn Lifetime Achievement Award.
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