Guiding Family Businesses

A family business is more than an enterprise. It is the intersection of personal ties and professional goals – a dynamic environment that requires more than business acumen. It calls for emotional intelligence, mutual respect and a shared vision. More

Family Business Matters Podcast is live!

A new podcast from the Family Enterprise Center!

We’re excited to launch Family Business Matters—a podcast that brings real stories and practical wisdom from the world of family enterprise. Created by the Family Enterprise Center, this series dives deep into the unique challenges, transitions, and triumphs of family-owned businesses across generations.

Celebrating our Graduates

The Family Enterprise Center was proud to honor our second year MBA students and our undergraduate seniors last week at our annual Spring Graduation Lunch, where students who took both of our Family Business classes in their Carolina tenure received Family Business Focus certificates.

While it is always hard to see our students leave for new horizons, we look forward to remaining a life-long learning community they can return to for years to come.

Bill Moore, MBA ’67, Honored for His Service

This Spring, the Family Enterprise Center, along with staff and faculty from across UNC and Kenan-Flagler Business School, had the honor of celebrating Bill Moore. Nearly 20 years ago, Bill was instrumental in helping launch the Center by advocating for the establishment of family business curriculum in Kenan-Flagler Business School. Since then, he has been a passionate advocate for our mission at Carolina and beyond. Most recently Bill Moore served on the FEC's Board of Advisors. We are deeply grateful for his vision, leadership, and unwavering support. Thank you, Bill!

Family Business Club students take Trek to Cheerwine and Power Curbers

Family Business Club students joined Director Lauren Willets and Assistant Director Chesney Maniaci for visits to two incredible family-owned businesses in Salisbury, NC.

Thicker than water

Josh Gentine (MBA ’13) was born into one of America’s most successful family businesses. Now he’s helping other families thrive professionally and personally. More

Holiday Gift Guide

As you are thinking of your holiday shopping, we hope you will consider these gift ideas from NC family businesses! More

Give UNC – Make your contribution to the FEC

Give UNC is on Tuesday, March 29th. No gift is too small and all are appreciated. Help us meet our challenges:

• 100 Gifts unlock a challenge gift of $10,000 provided by FEC Board of Advisors
• 22 current students donate at least $22 each and a former student will donate $44 per donation, tripling the total gift!

Caroline Lindley, BSBA ’14, MBA ’17, Goes Back to Her Roots

Caroline Lindley (BSBA ’14, MBA ’17) has returned to her roots – roots that grow deep in the Carolina soil thanks to her family business and two UNC Kenan-Flagler degrees. More

Growing the Family Business – Andy Moore, MBA’19

Andy Moore has childhood memories of running around his father’s restaurant causing some disruption and always trying to help. Now, this MBA student has a different role in the organization. More