African Family Business Workshop: Building a Business & Legacy That Lasts
Minnesota Africans United (MAU), in collaboration with the University of St. Thomas Family Business Center and Big Brothers Big Sisters, invites African entrepreneurs and families to a special workshop: Building a Family Business That Lasts Preparing Your Family, Your Business & the Next Generation
Time & Location
Sep 11, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Big Brothers Big Sisters – Minneapolis, 3110 N Washington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55411, USA
About the Event
For many African families, starting a business is about more than earning an income—it is about creating opportunity, building wealth, supporting family, and leaving something meaningful for the next generation. But combining family, money, ownership, and business decisions can also create unique challenges.
Experts from the University of St. Thomas Family Business Center will lead an interactive conversation covering:
Why family businesses are different
Common sources of conflict in family businesses
Communication and expectations across generations
Balancing family relationships with business decisions
Preparing the next generation for leadership
Discussing roles, responsibilities, ownership, and succession
Defining what long-term success looks like for your family
Practical conversation tools families can continue using at home
Bring a Family Member!
Registration closes Sep 11, 2026, 10:00 AM