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Philanthropy and the Family Business: Five Channels for Charitable Giving
By Ashley FontanettaSenior Vice President, Director of PhilanthropyWhittier TrustBy Jerad BeltzSenior Vice President,...
America’s Family-Owned Businesses Outpace Traditional Corporations in Longevity, New Survey Shows
America’s Family-Owned Businesses Outpace Traditional Corporations in Longevity, New Family Enterprise USA Survey...
Women’s Business Owners Group Discusses Advocating on Behalf Women-owned Businesses
19 Women Meet to Discuss Critical Issues Facing Women in Business, Advocating with Lawmakers on Capitol Hill ...
California Wealth Tax News: Wealth Tax Threat to Family Businesses?
Concerns about new and damaging wealth tax bills are growing in multiple states, including California, Washington, and...
Wealth Tax News – 3/6/2026
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) proposed a federal 5% annual tax on wealth above $1 billion. ...
Taxation & Representation: Bipartisan IRS Reform. What’s Really Changing?
Crapo, Wyden Introduce Wide-Ranging Tax Administration Bill: On Feb. 26, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo...
Act Now: Influence Washington. Secure Legacy.
Don't miss out! Your vital perspective is needed before the survey closes. Shape your future now. Decisions...
Congressional Family Business Caucus Members Meeting Set March 17
Congressional Family Business Caucus Members Meeting Set March 17; Affordability Strategies, New Family-Owned Business...
Taxation & Representation: GOP Divided as Wealth Tax Momentum Grows
Republican Split on Reconciliation 2.0: Earlier this month, President Trump ruled out a second budget reconciliation...
Changing Public Markets and the Impact for Average Investors
By Jordan WaldrepChief Investment OfficerBank OZKThe landscape of public markets in the US has undergone a profound...
Congress Is Listening – Will You Speak Up?
Small action. Serious influence. See why this matters more than ever. Your voice matters - and it directly...
Ernie Pomerleau Retires From the Board After 20 Years
Dear Partners and Friends, I wanted to let you know that Ernie Pomerleau, a distinguished Board Member of...
Saying It Out Loud February 2026, By Pat Soldano
By Patricia M. Soldano President Family Enterprise USAReconciliation 2.0, State Wealth Taxes ‘In Play’ for 2026...
Annual Survey Details Issues Facing Family-Owned Businesses
Annual Family Enterprise USA Survey Details Issues Facing Family-Owned Businesses; Meeting of Caucus Members Tackles...
This Impacts You More Than You Think
Small action. Serious influence. See why this matters more than ever. Your voice matters - and it directly...
Washington Update: Wealth Tax Battles Expand Nationwide
DHS Faces Shutdown as Negotiations Continue: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will shut down on Feb. 14 after...
Wealth Tax News – 2/13/2026
Coverage of wealth taxes this week frames California’s wealth tax push as both a healthcare-funding response and a...
Your Voice, Your Power: 5-Minute Survey
Your Company's Story Could Shape National Policy – Do You Have 5 Minutes? Share quick facts about your...
Affordability Strategies Topic for March Meeting with Members of Congressional Family Business Caucus
Affordability Strategies for Family-Owned Businesses Topic for March 17 Meeting with Members of Congressional Family...
Protecting Your Legacy: Cybersecurity and Fraud Mitigation Strategies
Cybersecurity, Fraud Mitigation Strategies for Family-Owned Businesses Detailed in New Family Enterprise USA, Bank OZK...
Want Lawmakers to Listen? Master the Art of Influence on Capitol Hill
Make 2026 the year your voice moves policy. Discover powerful but simple advocacy tips for family business leaders....
Wealth Tax News – 2/6/2026
Building on last week’s divide, the California debate has sharpened around the mechanics and consequences of the...
19 Women Named Founding Members of Women’s Business Owners Group
19 Women Named Founding Members of Women’s Business Owners Group, Addressing Challenges Women in Business Face The...
Taxation & Representation: FY2026 Funding Deal Advances – But Trouble Looms Ahead
FY 2026 Appropriations Outlook: On Jan. 30, Senate lawmakers reached an agreement and passed a revised package...
The Numbers That Will Unlock Better Laws
Your Company's Story Could Shape National Policy – Do You Have 5 Minutes? At Family Enterprise USA, we champion...
Cybersecurity Alert: Protect Your Family Business
Save your spot for this exclusive webcast: Register Now January 30, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PDT "Protecting Your...
Taxation & Representation: Shutdown Looming This Weekend?
Global Wealth Tax Gains Steam: Governments worldwide, from the United Kingdom (UK) and France to U.S. states like...
Insider Policy & Succession Insights Await You
Marcus Evans Private Wealth and Chief Executive Group’s Family-Owned Business Summits Offer Insights into Succession,...
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[WEBCAST] Family Business Security: Don’t Leave It to Chance
Save your spot for this exclusive webcast: Register Now January 30, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PDT "Protecting Your...
The Art of Influence
What if the push for wealth taxes crashes into constitutional barriers? In this timely Bloomberg Tax analysis,...
Revival of the Wealth Tax May Prompt Constitutional Challenges
What if the push for wealth taxes crashes into constitutional barriers? In this timely Bloomberg Tax analysis,...
Weekly Washington Update: Is a Second Reconciliation Bill Coming in 2026?
RSC Issues Framework for Second Reconciliation Bill: On Jan. 13, the Republican Study Committee (RSC) released its...
Saying It Out Loud January 2026, By Pat Soldano
By Patricia M. Soldano President Family Enterprise USAAffordability Issue Takes Center Stage in 2026 with Pricing,...
The Special Purpose Supporting Organization
By Alexander “Zan” SchindlerSenior AssociateBrown & Streza LLPIn this insightful whitepaper from Alexander “Zan”...
Stop Fraud Before It Destroys Your Family Business
Save your spot for this exclusive webcast: Register Now January 30, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PDT "Protecting Your...
Join Us at the Family-Owned Business Summit – Enjoy 40% Off Registration
Family-owned businesses face distinct leadership challenges—balancing growth with family dynamics, leading across...
Beware of Cyberthreats. Learn Practical, Easy-To-Implement Steps
Save your spot for this exclusive webcast: Register Now January 30, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PDT "Protecting Your...
Your Perspective Strengthens Our Advocacy For Family-Owned Businesses
Your Company's Story Could Shape National Policy – Do You Have 5 Minutes? Share quick facts about your...
Help Us Win Big for Family-Owned Businesses Today
At Family Enterprise USA, we’re dedicated to advocating for family-owned businesses across America. Your perspective...
Join Us at Transitions Spring 2026 – Enjoy 15% Off Registration
We're Proud to Sponsor the Event Where Business Families Work on the Business of the Family We’re excited to...
Weekly Washington Update: Congress is Back. Shutdown Looming or Deal Incoming?
Congress Returns from Holiday Recess: This week, the House and Senate returned from holiday recess and gaveled in the...
Protect What You Built: Fraud & Cyber Defense Now
Save your spot for this exclusive webcast: Register Now January 30, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PDT "Protecting Your...