Family Business Resource Center

Transformation in a Fourth Generation Family-Owned Bank

When most people think about family businesses, transformation and innovation are probably not the first things that come to mind. Doing things the same way as the prior generation did them is how most people probably think about family businesses, and perhaps it is even part of the lore of the family businesses.

Webinar: Culture Conversation Part 2: Using Culture to Accelerate Business Results

The First Bank Center for Family-Owned Businesses held the second part of their series on Using Culture to Accelerate Business Results. Dr. Allie Taylor with Orange Kiwi Consulting gave insight into strategies for creating intentional cultures despite unintentional, accidental, or hypothetical actions.

Family Business Spotlight: Dovetail Furniture, a Family Business Designed to Last

Dovetail Furniture opened its doors 30-years ago, led by co-founders Charlie Shaw and Ted Einstein. Barbara Einstein, Ted’s wife, later joined the organization and is credited with helping the company evolve creatively.