Family Business Forum
3rd Annual • Tuesday, May 19, 2026 • Jones Center, Springdale AR
May 19, 2026
Springdale, AR
11 AM – 6 PM
You’ve built something real. Now let’s lead it well.
Running a family business is unlike anything else. The stakes are personal. The relationships are complicated. And the pressure to get it right, professionally AND relationally, doesn’t go away when you leave the office.
The Family Business Forum is built for that exact tension. One full day with the tools, the conversations, and the community to help you lead better, communicate clearer, and build something you’re proud to pass on.
Nominate an Outstanding Family Business Leader
Every year, we take time to recognize the people who make family business worth celebrating. The ones leading with integrity, rising to the challenge, and showing up for their teams and their families at the same time.
Award Categories:
- Family Business Excellence Award – A family enterprise that demonstrates leadership, innovation, and values in action.
- Next Generation Leadership Award – An emerging leader whose vision and drive are shaping the future of their family business.
- Cornerstone Contributor Award – A non-family team member whose dedication and excellence make the whole thing work.
Nominations are open now. Winners will be announced live at the Family Business Forum on May 19.
What you’ll walk away with
Practical sessions. Real community. A clear next step.
Communication Tools That Actually Stick
Real-world solutions tailored to the unique challenges of family businesses.
AI in Your Back Pocket
Gain clarity on your business’s next steps with expert guidance.
Powerful Networking
Connect with like-minded family business owners, next-gen leaders, and industry experts.
What Drives High Performance
Improve collaboration and alignment within your team.
Awards and Celebration
Walk away energized and ready to implement meaningful change.
A Clear Path Forward
Enhance your skills to confidently guide your business forward.
This is for you if…
The Family Business Forum is designed for:
- Family business owners ready to strengthen communication and leadership at every level
- Next-generation leaders stepping into (or preparing for) bigger roles
- Key team members who are essential to how the business actually runs
- Anyone who’s ever taken a work frustration home and thought, “there has to be a better way”
No matter where you are in your business journey, you’ll leave with something worth using.
Ready to reserve your spot?
Join us for a day worth every hour of the drive.
Support Family Businesses and Get Meaningful Visibility
Become a Sponsor of the Family Business Forum
This event puts your brand in front of exactly the right people: established family business owners, next-generation decision-makers, and the key players who influence where they invest. We’d love to have you with us.
Why Sponsor?
Targeted Reach – Connect directly with business owners and decision-makers who are actively investing in their people and their future.
Real Visibility – Your brand on event signage, the website, social media, and in front of 100+ attendees throughout the day.
Meaningful Relationships – This isn’t a tradeshow floor. It’s a full day together. The connections you make here turn into something.
Community Impact – Family businesses are the backbone of the NWA economy. Sponsoring this event says you’re invested in their success.
We have packages to fit your goals and budget, and we’d love to have your support.
Want to explore sponsorship opportunities?
Got questions? We’ve got answers.
Get in touch with our team.
