Family Business Center: Loyola University Chicago

09/23/2026

Learn from leaders at some of the best places to work during The Greatness Flywheel Conference.

We’re bringing together an impressive group of speakers to share their perspectives on building strong cultures, developing people, and creating organizations built to last.

Swipe through to meet our speakers and see who you’ll hear from at the conference.

Register today: https://app.glueup.com/event/the-greatness-flywheel-163720/

09/22/2026

Did you know the Loyola Family Business Center partners with faculty across LUC to bring their expertise into the family business community?

Our faculty partners from the LUC School of Social Work, LUC School of Law, and Quinlan School of Business help us explore family business from different perspectives and bring new insights to our community.

Thank you to our faculty partners: Katie Alexander, Maria Wathen, and Patricia Lee! 🎉

09/14/2026

This , we’re shouting out Gonnella Baking Co. and Dave Marcucci who recently joined the American Bakers Association Bake to the Future podcast to talk about the history and evolution of the family business 🍞

We’re proud to see our members sharing the stories and lessons behind their family businesses.

Give the episode a listen: https://baketothefuture.org/episode/91-100-years-baking-innovation/

09/10/2026

Family businesses aren't built in a sprint—they're built over time.

In "Good to Great," Jim Collins found that lasting success doesn't come from a single breakthrough. It comes from a flywheel: a steady, compounding push of the right people, culture, investments, and strategy—building momentum turn by turn.

This year's Fall Conference focuses on three forces that drive the family business flywheel: culture, professionalization, and purpose.

Join us as we explore how these forces can create momentum for your family business.

Register today: https://app.glueup.com/event/the-greatness-flywheel-163720/

09/08/2026

Leadership development, family business knowledge, and community—what do these three things have in common?

They’re all part of the Next Generation Leadership Institute experience.

Through NGLI, participants develop their leadership style, create a lifelong development plan, and build the skills and perspective needed to lead effectively and responsibly within their family businesses.

Interested in joining the next cohort, or know someone who would be a great candidate? Applications are now open for the Next Generation Leadership Institute beginning in October 2026.

Learn more: https://www.luc.edu/familybusiness/services/about_ngli.shtml

09/04/2026

MGMT 377 students met Noah Lepore yesterday (Thanks, Noah!) to hear what it takes to be on a family business case competition team. The engaged learners will participate in a mini competition judged by members of the FBC Board in November.

09/02/2026

ONLY 4 SPOTS LEFT! 📣 If you’re still thinking about NGLI, now’s the time to take a closer look.

NGLI is an 18-month leadership development experience built specifically for rising family business leaders, but the commitment may be more manageable than you think.

Participants come together just once a month, with coaching and development designed to fit alongside the demands of leading and working in a family business.

Join us September 15 for a virtual info session to get a clearer picture of this learning experience.

Register here: https://app.glueup.com/event/next-gen-leadership-institute-info-session-193095/

08/28/2026

Welcome back to the classroom, Prof. Kathy McCauley! Thanks for creating space for Loyola University Chicago undergraduates to learn about family business.

08/26/2026

Logan Lovelace (Quality Fabricators Inc.) digs deeper into his experience in the Next Generation Leadership Institute.

From the program, he gained more confidence in himself and knowledge that he is not alone in the family business world.

Interested in joining the next cohort, or know someone who would be a great candidate? Applications are now open for the Next Generation Leadership Institute beginning in October 2026.

Learn more: https://www.luc.edu/familybusiness/services/about_ngli.shtml

08/24/2026

Congratulations to Preferred Communication Systems for ranking on 2026 MSP 501 Tech Industry’s Prestigious List of Global IT Service Providers!

This award represents the highest-performing and most innovative IT providers in the industry today. We’re proud to see one of our members recognized for such an incredible achievement.

Very well-deserved for the Arden family and team at Preferred Cybersecurity and IT 🎉

Learn more:

Annual MSP 501 Identifies Preferred Cybersecurity and IT as one of the Best in the Managed Services Industry