Membership

The Stevens Center for Family Business brings together family-owned and family-operated businesses to share experiences, learn from one another, and build lasting relationships. Our membership is designed specifically for family businesses that want to strengthen their operations, develop future leaders, and build lasting legacies.

What Qualifies as a Family Business?

For membership purposes, a family business is defined as a business in which one or more family members work within the company, or a business founded by one generation and passed on to the next generation. Businesses that meet either of these criteria are eligible to become Members of the Stevens Center for Family Business.

Businesses, professional service providers, and other organizations that support the family business community but do not meet the membership criteria are welcome to explore opportunities to become Sponsors of the Center.

Benefits of Membership

Members gain access to the collective wisdom of successful family business owners and professionals in an atmosphere that encourages open discussion, shared experiences, and the exchange of ideas.

• Major Events - Four or more annually
• Peer Groups
• Networking Opportunities
• Quarterly eNewsletters (sign up here)
• Member and Sponsor Directory
• Priority Consideration for Student Involvement
• Podcast Series
• Video Library
• Sponsor Workshops
• Private Consultations
• Personalized Services

Membership includes unlimited participation in all Center-sponsored events for the firm's family members, spouses, and key non-family employees.

Interested in Joining or Becoming a Sponsor?

Family businesses that meet the eligibility criteria are invited to become Members. Other businesses and professional organizations can support the Center's mission and connect with the family business community through sponsorship.

For more information about membership or sponsorship opportunities, contact Tanya Blehm at tlblehm@svsu.edu or 989.964.2776.

How to Join - An Investment in Family Business Success

Through the generosity of our Sponsor firms and the support of the Wickson-Nickless Distinguished Lectureship in Business, the Lloyd and Judy Yeo Business Development Fund, the SCFB Endowment Fund, the Stevens Center for Family Business is able to offer an annual membership fee that helps make valuable educational resources, networking opportunities, and family business programming accessible to its members.

Complete the Stevens Center Membership Application

If you have selected to pay online, submit your payment here.

If you selected to pay by check, send it to:

Stevens Center for Family Business
Scott L. Carmona College of Business
Room CCB313
Saginaw Valley State University
7400 Bay Road
University Center, MI 48710

Upon receipt of your application, the Center will contact you to schedule a consultation. For additional information or questions, please contact Tanya Blehm at 989-964-2776 or tlblehm@svsu.edu.