Family Business Resource Center

Family Businesses: Engaging The Next Generation for Long-Term Success

Engaging the next generation in the family business requires more than communicating with them about the business. It requires learning and understanding what is needed in order to bring value to the company.

For Long-Term Success in a Family Business, Think Like a Farmer

For those of us who live and work in cities, the world around us is the here and now. Everything is new.

A Word from Michael Dierberg: First Bank Celebrates Family Businesses

At First Bank, we are committed to supporting the growth and sustainability of the family-owned business sector, as well as their employees, so they may continue to thrive and grow through the generations.

Everyone Should Have a Fortress of Solitude

Whether you are a leader of a company, a parent, or both, here are some suggestions on how to preserve the legacy you are helping to create for the next generation.

Keeping Cash in Business with Proper Liquidity Management

Brett Tijanich, Commercial Team Leader and Senior Vice President at First Bank, discusses the importance of liquidity management for family-owned and privately-held businesses.

Family-Owned Businesses and Strong Cultures Can Go Hand-in-Hand

Help create a strong culture for your organization by reviewing takeaways from our own experience and other family-owned businesses.