MSU’s Family Business Education Outreach Initiative will be offering a session on Friday, April 26, 2024 to aid small businesses, especially family firms, in remaining competitive in today’s ever-challenging business environment. We will address important issues surrounding the Great Resignation and how to retain talent as well as the importance of securing information systems and how small businesses can be particularly vulnerable. Finally, Regions Bank will offer a session geared toward resources for small businesses.
Family Business Education Initiative (FBEI) Spring 2024 Outreach Session
Friday, April 26, 2024
8:30 am-noon (with lunch to follow)
Mississippi State University
McCool Hall, Room 208-A
Cost: FREE
To register, please email Katie Ruth, Administrative Assistant for the Department of Management & Information Systems (kruth@business.msstate.edu). She will follow up with parking information.
Please include the following:
- Name of the attendee
- Email address for attendee
- Phone number for attendee
- Company name
Session Agenda
8:30 a.m.: Introduction to the Family Business Education Initiative (FBEI) (light breakfast served)
Dr. Laura Marler, Co-Founder of FBEI & Department Head of Management & Information Systems, MSU
8:45 a.m.: Opening Remarks from the Dean
Dr. Scott Grawe, Dean of the College of Business, MSU
9:00 a.m.: Strategies for Business Growth
Dr. Steve Kofford, Assistant Professor of Management, MSU
10:30 a.m.: Break
10:45 a.m.: Seeing the Value Impact of the Small Business Administration
Introduction-- Mr. Andrew George, Vice President, Wealth Advisor, Regions Bank
Mr. Patrick Smith, Small Business Administration Banker, Regions Bank
12:00 p.m.: Feedback Surveys and Lunch*
*Lunch is provided by our Corporate Sponsor, Regions Bank, and will follow the last session
*Please let Katie Ruth know if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions