Looking for family business consulting?
ABFI offers valuable programs, services and advice

Consider the facts. Family-owned business:

  • Generates approximately 60% of Canada’s Gross Domestic Product
  • Employs 6 million workers in Canada (both full-time and part-time)
  • Creates 70% of all new jobs in North America
  • Provides 55% of all charitable donations

Staggering, isn’t it? Yet, 70% of family-owned businesses fail before they are passed on to the second generation. That figure jumps to 88% for third-generation succession and 97% for fourth. (Family Business Institute)

Support, networking and resources for family-owned business

The Alberta Business Family Institute recognizes the vital impact of family enterprise on our economy, as well as the specialized needs of this unique entity. Through the provision of essential tools, guidance and knowledge in such areas as

  • succession and estate planning
  • corporate governance
  • leadership development
  • conflict resolution
  • and more

ABFI is committed to improving the statistics.

We invite you to learn more about our invaluable family business resources, workshops, networking opportunities, support services and education programs.

News

ABFI is proud to be a partner in the Perfect Pitch$25,000.00 is to be awarded in an exciting and innovative competition aimed at rural Alberta youth.  It only takes 3 minutes or less to convince the panel of judges who should be a finalist and the ultimate winner.  DetailsCreating Pathways to Enter.

Shauna Feth appointed as Executive Director of ABFI and CPEF effective June 1, 2010" ... more

ABFI in the news!

Family Business Matters 

Professor Jennifer Jennings featured in the Financial Post 

Professor Trish Reay giving good advice in the Financial Post

2010 Signature Event!  
Featuring the Brewster family.
Calgary: Nov 2 Edmonton: Nov 4

Have you read our blog?

Follow the student blog for the 2010 Family Business Study Tour in Europe.

Booklet and DVD
Managing Shared Assets: Lessons from the Family Cabin