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Cindy Clarke
Executive Director

UNC Asheville
Family Business Forum
One University Heights

Asheville, NC 28804
828-232-5091

unca.edu/fbf/

Strategic Partners

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Development Center is a business development

service of NC State University and the University

of North Carolina system, providing management counseling and educational services to small
and mid-sized businesses across North Carolina.

Greetings!

Welcome to FBF Briefs! This newsletter will keep you updated on the latest news about family businesses and future events associated with the Forum.

Make your point to Congress in 8 minutes or less! Take survey now

Last year, hundreds of committed family business owners provided valuable responses to the Family Enterprise USA's first national survey to better understand the state of family business and the issues important to owners.

Your timely participation is critical to receive enough responses to make the survey meaningful to policymakers and the media.

Results from 2010 were featured in the Wall Street Journal and regularly cited in discussions with Members of Congress, US Senate, and media.

The president of Family Enterprise USA will be in Asheville on February 3, 2012 to discuss survey results. Details in future events.

Props & Applause

JPS Named to List of Top 100

"Best Accounting Firms to Work For"

JPS was named one of the 2011 "Best Accounting Firms to Work For" by Accounting Today and Best Companies Group. This year's list was unveiled on October 27 and will be published in the December issue of Accounting Today Magazine. JPS is one of only two NC firms to make the list. Read more here

Amy, Cyrus, Nolan, Jamie, and Levi Ager

Agers named Young Farmers of the Year

Jamie and Amy Ager, operators of Hickory Nut Gap Meats were named Young Farmers of the Year by the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association. Read more here

Worth a Read . . .

New poll shows many think millennials

aren't hard workers

The co-workers of 20-somethings are less than enthused

with the younger generation's work ethic, according to a poll released Monday November 28, 2011. Millennials may not have the same work ethic but 78% said the youngsters have the edge in technology. Want to know how to work with other generations? Attend our workshop April 20, 2012.

Read complete article on new poll.

Reel Tributes is a company that produces high-end family history films. These films profile individuals, families, and family businesses. They are typically produced for special occasions - a birthday, retirement celebration, or a major conference.

Read a recent article in DC Magazine

Future Events

Holiday Social Event

Chancellor Ponder warmly welcomes you

To Pisgah House for holiday cheer

To celebrate and laud another

Fantastic Family Business Forum year!

We'll gather as a group together

On the 8th day of December

From five o'clock until six thirty

For a night we'll all remember.

December 8, 2011

Janice W. Brumit Pisgah House

UNC Asheville Campus

5:30-7:00 pm Light holiday fare and beverages

RSVP required to cclarke@unca.edu (828)232-5091

or click here to register on line

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Family Business for Bulldogs

The FBF is invited to cheer on the UNC Asheville Bulldogs on Saturday January 7, in the new Kimmel Arena, at the Wilma Sherrill Center on campus. Food will be provided in the Mountain View Suite. Bulldog Merchandise discounts are available with your One-Card from UNC Asheville.

Get your One-Card today

Saturday January 7, 2012

Admission free for members and their family

2:00 pm Women's game verses Coastal Carolina

4:30 pm Men's game verses Liberty

RSVP required before game day to cclarke@unca.edu

(828)232-5091 or click here to register on line

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Taking Care of Family Business

Externally and Internally

Externally: White Castle to White House

White Castle Burgers is a 4th generation business known for its little square burgers since 1921. Jamie Richardson, White Castle's VP of Government Relations, will share the story of America's first hamburger and why White Castle has chosen to support the advocacy group Family Enterprise USA(FEUSA.)

FEUSA is an organization representing the positive contributions made by business families and drawing attention to the challenges faced due to public policy. Ann Kinkade, President of FEUSA will update us on current policy, pending legislation, and the results of the family business survey mentioned above. Take survey now

Internally: Lessons from the Family Meeting

Dini Pickering, member of our Forum and 4th generation at the Biltmore Company, will share the lessons learned from the last nine years of family meetings. You will learn the true purpose of family meetings, how to structure them, develop content, get past barriers and have fun along the way!

Friday February 3, 2012

Mountain View Room, Wilma Sherrill Center

UNC Asheville Campus

8:00 am Coffee & Conversation

8:30 am White Castle to White House

9:30 am Lessons from the Family Meeting

RSVP required to cclarke@unca.edu (828)232-5091 or

click here to register on line

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Family Business Health 101