Arlington, VA – The National Grocers Association (N.G.A.) is now accepting nominations/ applications for N.G.A.'s Center for Family-Owned Business. N.G.A. in conjunction with Louisiana State University has developed a unique and vitally important three-day event with an emphasis on business planning, succession and organizational planning, estate and financial planning. The program will run October 26-28, 2010 at the Associated Grocers Training Facility in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
N.G.A.'s Center for Family-Owned Business program is designed as an interactive learning experience. Attendees to the program will learn how to properly develop a strategic plan, operate a growth-oriented company, develop succession planning techniques, implement estate tax planning programs and negate the impact of estate taxes. This forum offers an extraordinary opportunity for family members and key employees to address issues that are crucial to the future success of the family-owned retail grocery business.
"Family owned and operated businesses play a unique role in the development of the supermarket industry and continue to be the engine of innovation and growth for our economy," said Frank DiPasquale, Executive Vice President of the National Grocers Association. "Successfully planning and transitioning a family business is more complicated than ever before; this program will engage you to discover how to safeguard your business, protect your wealth and preserve family harmony. The success of the family-owned grocery company has been inextricably tied to the vision and entrepreneurial spirit of their founders."
Source: National Grocers Association
