Prairie Family Business Association

Family business meetings: What to do, what to avoid

The family meeting: It’s a valuable experience if you’re a family business, but it takes the right approach.

5 years ago

Family hotel company: ‘We’re just trying to be creative in any way’

While their names might be tied to large corporate brands, often area hotel owners and operators behind the properties are family businesses. And they could use your support more than ever.

5 years ago

Five ways you can support local dining this holiday season

“Let’s help out the restaurant industry any way we can.” It has been a tough 2020 – but these five ideas will help restaurants end on a high note.

6 years ago

Next generation at family manufacturer learns on the job during disruptive year

“Everyone really stepped up.” It’s been a year unlike any other for this family business — and a chance for its next generation of leaders to emerge.

6 years ago

People You Should Know

Here’s a look at this week’s People You Should Know.

6 years ago

Fourth-generation bank embraces flexibility, family’s values during pandemic

“We let everyone know right away … we’re all going to fight through it together.” How this 137-year-old bank navigated 2020 could be a model for others.

6 years ago

Family-owned appliance retailer enters next generation during historic year

2020 has been a wild ride for Watertown’s oldest family business — but these new fourth-generation owners proved they’re up to the challenge.

6 years ago

Family business forum, Main Street Summit join forces around theme of building resilient communities

Want to learn something about resiliency? Hear from these North Dakota businesses at a great event you can attend from anywhere.

6 years ago

People You Should Know

Here’s a look at this week’s People You Should Know.

6 years ago

Virtual winery introduction at J. Lohr Vineyards, wine tasting to cap off upcoming business conference

 Attend a virtual winery introduction at the J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines, learn the family’s success story and even partake in a virtual wine tasting at the upcoming Prairie Family Business Association annual conference.

6 years ago

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