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Tested in the Family Business Trenches

From Problems to Success April 15

What:

Three family business leaders will discuss the challenges of how to work with the ones you love during the April 15 Cal State Fullerton Family Business Council program.

Panelists:

Frank Grienke from SC Fuels, Lynn Gesner from Saw Service of America and George Mahroukian from Prim Jewelers will share their family business challenges, discuss how they survived, as well as how they are managing during the current economic slowdown. Moderating the discussion will be Peggy Eddy, co-founder of the University of San Diego’s Family Business Forum.

When:

Wednesday, April 15
7:30-11 a.m.

Where:

Scott O’Brien Innovation Center, Room 3230 of Mihaylo Hall
Cal State Fullerton, 800 N. State College Blvd., Fullerton, 92831

Background:

The Family Business Council, part of CSUF’s Steven G. Mihaylo College of Business and Economics, is a partnership between the business community and university. Its mission is to enhance the well-being and survivability of family businesses by providing opportunities for education, interaction and information tailored to business needs and concerns.

Cost:

Free to first-time family business attendees interested in becoming a member of the Family Business Council. Reservations are required and can be made by calling Robbin Bretzing at 657-278-4182 or by email at fbc@fullerton.edu.

Upcoming:

May 12 — “Working With Your Brothers and Sisters”

Media Contacts:
Mike Trueblood, director of the Family Business Council, 657-278-4182 or mtrueblood@fullerton.edu
Pamela McLaren, Public Affairs, 657-278-4852 or pmclaren@fullerton.edu