Family Business Center: Loyola University Chicago

10/15/2026

How do you keep the next generation engaged in the family business?

At this year’s fall conference, Jenny Buddig Sizer, Carl Buddig & Co, will take a closer look at the Purpose pillar for family business greatness, sharing her family’s evolving approach to philanthropy and the family office.

She’ll also discuss how continued engagement among cousins and a commitment to lifelong learning are inspiring the next generation to invest in family education and stay connected to the family business.

This conversation will be moderated by Bryan Schwartz, Loyola FBC Board of Advisor and CEO of Trim-Tex.

🎟️ Reminder: Loyola FBC members attend at no cost.

Register for The Greatness Flywheel: https://app.glueup.com/event/the-greatness-flywheel-163720/

10/14/2026

What keeps a great family business moving forward?

At this year’s fall conference, Justin Nelson, Etnyre International, will share his perspective as our featured flywheel maker.

He’ll explore how Etnyre’s leadership team embraced the flywheel, how they got started, and how their Conscious Capitalism management framework helps keep the organization aligned and moving forward.

This conversation will be moderated by Paul Neustadt, Executive Chariman at Neuco, Inc.

🎟️ Reminder: Loyola FBC members attend at no cost.

Register for The Greatness Flywheel: https://app.glueup.com/event/the-greatness-flywheel-163720/

10/14/2026

What do you get when you bring a group of Canadian family business owners together with MGMT 377 students? A speednetworking session no one wants to end! Thanks again, Jonathan Barnett, for having your peer group visit our classroom while in Chicago on your retreat!

10/12/2026

We’re celebrating 70 years of The Plastek Group! 🎉

70 years of family ownership, innovation, and community impact! The Plastek Group is an incredible example of how legacy drives family business success.

📸 The Plastek Group

10/07/2026

Who’s coming to our fall conference this year? Director Jill McCall is excited to see everyone!

On October 28, we’ll be gathering in Oak Brook for a day of candid conversations, real family business stories, interactive workshops, and practical takeaways.

We'll explore the forces that keep great family businesses moving forward: a culture people want to be part of, the discipline and systems to support growth, and a shared purpose that carries across generations.

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

10/05/2026

This must be the place… for Next Gen family business leaders!

Our 2026-2028 Next Generation Leadership Institute cohort spent the weekend getting to know more about the program and one another.

We’re looking forward to the next 18 months with this cohort 🤝

10/01/2026

Every family business leader needs a peer group. They offer a space for members to connect, share experiences, and tackle common challenges together. This article is a must read!

And if you’re looking for a space like this, reach out to our team! Learn more about specific groups we offer: https://www.luc.edu/familybusiness/services/peergroups/

https://familybusiness.org/content/why-every-family-business-leader-needs-a-peer-group

More than 300 peer-group meetings show what happens when family business leaders have a trusted place to talk with people who truly understand their challenges.

09/30/2026

What does a flywheel look like in the real world?

At Etnyre, it’s more than an idea. The Illinois manufacturer has built its own flywheel—a framework connecting how the company builds products, serves customers, grows its business, and reinvests for the future.

At our fall conference, you’ll get an inside look at how it came together from a candid conversation between Justin Nelson (EVP of Supply Chain, IT, and Strategy at Etnyre) and Paul Neustadt (Executive Chairman at Neuco).

Bring your family business leaders to spend the day with us and consider what your own family business flywheel could look like.

Register for The Greatness Flywheel here: https://app.glueup.com/event/the-greatness-flywheel-163720/

09/28/2026

Last week Loyola University Chicago alumna Melissa Parks from Journey Sixty6 spoke to MGMT 377 students about helping family businesses get comfortable sharing their stories.

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/