Alberta Business Family Institute (ABFI) discovers, applies, and shares knowledge and resources for the benefit of Business Families across Alberta and beyond. We provide access to research, education, and high-quality outreach to strengthen business families, their advisors, employees, and stakeholders.
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2024 Leadership Series
The Terry Hay Leadership Series focuses on unique leadership challenges that family enterprises, business families, and family offices face in the various stages of the family and business lifecycle.
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MAD: Treating Management Attention Deficit in your Business Family
with Unconstrained
In-Person, Edmonton
November 20, 2024
3:00PM – 6:00PM
Exclusive Event
Join ABFI, HLH CPA, and Halford Consulting as we explore crucial conversations that are often overlooked in family businesses with Dr. Tom Deans, author of the bestselling book “Every Family’s Business” and his new book ” The Happy Inheritor.”
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Discussions Family Businesses Don’t Have
with Dr. Tom Deans
Edmonton
November 19, 2024
3:00PM – 8:00PM
Tune In to Our Podcast
Hosted by ABFI’s Executive Director, Matt Knight, the Table Talk podcast delves into the world of family businesses and highlights Alberta’s entrepreneurial families
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Windows to the Past & The Future
with Harry, Joe, and Henny Sunner of Durabuilt Windows & Doors
Why Business Families?
Business families are rooted in our communities and successful family enterprises sustain a multigenerational commitment to job creation and national prosperity. Family businesses are one of the most important drivers of the Canadian economy.
7M Jobs
Are responsible for up to seven million jobs in Canada and create 70% of new jobs in North America.
+50% GDP
Account for 50-60% of the private sector GDP in Canada.
55% Donations
Provide approximately 55% of all charitable donations.