Join us for an educational day for family-owned businesses.  We will have workshops designed for ages 10 and up covering topics to create a fruitful family tree for generations to come.

Keynote Presentation by James Houghton, Market Street Trust Company. James is a sixth generation family member and chairman of Martket Street Trust Company, a multi-family office and wealth management firm that has grown from the accounting office started by his great-grandfather in 1909 to serve the financial interest of the founding family of Corning Glass Works. Amory Houghton Sr. Founded Corning Flint Glass works in 1851. Corning Glass was a privately held family business till 1940.

Breakout sessions are designed to give practical guidance to all ages. 

Ages 10 - 19  will be exploring how even the youngest generation can contribute to the family business.  They will also partake in Junior Achievements, "It's My Business program. 

Ages 20 and Up will work with Stephanie Brun de Pontet to form some action plans that each generation can participate in to prepare for transitioning the family business.  She will talk about leadership development, stewardship, educating each generation and how to make strategic commitments to plan for succession.