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Annual Conference

LMU Family Business Entrepreneurship Conference IV

Dates:

  • Pre-Conference VIP Dinner: Sep 19, 2024 - (Invite Only)
  • Main Conference: Sep 20, 2024 @ LMU Playa Vista Campus
  • Workshop: Sep 21, 2024 - @ VDA Suite, Hannon Library, LMU Main Campus (Small and Big Family Business Members)

Join us for our LMU Family Business Entrepreneurship Conference IV! The theme for this year’s conference is Minding the Gap - Bridging the Generational Divide in Family Businesses. This year's theme tackles a critical challenge - ensuring a thriving legacy for family-owned enterprises. Through key strategies and practical tools, the conference will equip you to navigate critical aspects of your business and secure its long-term success.

Register now to hear firsthand from thought leaders and business experts who will share their research and experiences to address the profound benefits and complications inherent in family businesses.

Register Now!

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Speakers

Peter Huh
President & CEO of PAFCO

Jihee Huh
Vice Chair of PAFCO

The Picketts Family
Muscle Milk & Flavor Insights

Cathy Carroll
Author of Hug of War

Michelle Jaffee
Relationship & Wealth Psychologist 

  • 2023 Conference Speakers

    • William B. Gartner, Bertarelli Foundation Distinguished Professor of Family Entrepreneurship at Babson College
    • Ron Salisbury, CEO of El Cholo Restaurants
    • Blair Salisbury, Owner of El Cholo Pasadena
    • Brendon Salisbury, CFO of El Cholo Restaurants
    • Carol Castello, LMU Special Advisor and Journalism Lecturer
    • Theresa & Bill Armour, Founders of Burke Williams
    • Anand Gala, Managing Partner at Gala Capital Partners
    • Joshua Gonzalez, Strategy at Northgate Markets
    • Krista Parnagian '14, Third Generation Member of Fowler Packing
    • Sooj Park, Head of Strategy and Operations at Praxis Musical Instruments
    • Anne Gifford Ewing, Senior Vice President, Senior Trust and Estate Specialist at Capital Group Private Client Services
    • Jeff Ruderman, Wealth Strategist for Capital Group Private Client Services
    • Young J. Kim, Partner at TroyGould PC
    • Dante Riboli Colombatti, 4th Generation Family Member – Marketing, San Antonio Winery
    • Adele Yellin, Former President of The Yellin Company and Owner of Grand Central Market

    Past Conference Speakers 

    • David C. Bentall, Founder and President, Next Step Advisors
    • Andrew Cherng, Founder and Chairman, Panda Restaurant Group
    • Betty Porto, Co-Owner, Porto’s Bakery and Cafe
    • RJ Melman, President, Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises
    • Carol Choi, Founder, United Exchange Corp.
    • Lisette Gaviña, Managing Director and Chairman of the Board, F. Gaviña & Sons, Inc.
    • Maya Patel, Executive Chair, Tarsadia Foundation
    • Anne Gifford Ewing, Senior Vice President, Capital Group
    • Randy Parnagian, Fowler Packing
    • Bridget Kilroy, CEO, Global 51

     

Hotel Options

If you plan on attending multiple dates of the conference, we recommend staying at Hotel June. 

Hotel June West LA
8639 Lincoln Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 645-0400

Special Rates:

  • 15% off best available rates.

Wifi: Free for all guests

Reservations: Click HERE. (link includes code: NGLMU)

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