fbn international 2012
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The Family Business Network International
“ The world’s leading network of business owning families, promoting the success and sustainability of family business”
Who are we ?
ChaptersRegional hubs
Covered by FBN World
Where are we?
A “federation” of associations representing Family Businesses founded in 1989
Present in 60 Countries & on 5 Continents 27 National and Associate Chapters Provides 150 programmes yearly for family businesses worldwide TO: 4200 Family Business Members Owners, Leaders and Future Leaders Medium to large and multinational company members
Facts and figures
FBN-I provides the opportunity for international exchange of ideas, cultures and practices, through conferences, internet exchange and informal interaction for the purpose of building better families and businesses worldwide.
What do we provide?
Serving
We provide a global place to meet and learn for Family Business Associations worldwide.
Networking
We facilitate the sharing of knowledge, experience and best practice amongst family business owners through national, regional and international “peer to peer” events.
We provide access to the FBN resources via internet, acting as the clearing house delivering knowledge and effective practices.
Exchanging
We support MemberAssociations in their advocacyefforts ensuring that the familybusiness sector has a voice inthe global economy.
Pledging
• NxG International events
• NxG forum at FBN-I Summit
• NxG inter-chapter initiatives
• International Internship programme
• Young Entrepreneurs Honors
• NxG library and social platform
• NxG dedicated researches and publications
• Collaboration with major schools and experts
How do we care for our NxG?We provide opportunities and tools to prepare for leadership
The FBN International Summit
• Bringing together 700 owners from 45 nations• Attendance restricted to family owned businesses• Held each year on a different continent• World class academics, keynote speakers• Only event where content is based on families'
experience
FBN International Summit 2012
“No matter what issue we face, there is sure to be another business-owningfamily somewhere in the world that has already faced it”.
“I find the international dimension adds tremendous value in additionto the networking and events that take place within my own country”
“The internship program is a challenging and rewarding experience forboth parties… It’s an opportunity not to be missed”
“The NxG program is an excellent pathway for anybody involved in a FB to opentheir horizons to international level and it’s up to us younger people to do that”
What our members say about us
By families for Families... for successful enterprises