European Family Business, Organization for family businesses in Brussels, Belgium
European Family Business is an organization that represents family-owned companies across the continent through a network of national associations. It serves as a platform where these enterprises can share knowledge and address common challenges together.
The organization was founded in 1999 to unite national associations of family enterprises at the European level. Since then, it has grown to represent the interests of these businesses in European policy discussions.
The organization promotes intergenerational knowledge transfer and responsible ownership practices among European family businesses to maintain long-term economic stability.
Visitors and members can attend workshops, conferences, and networking events designed specifically for family enterprises. These gatherings cover topics such as business management, leadership transition, and European regulations affecting family companies.
Member companies collectively account for about 40 to 50 percent of private sector employment across Europe. This scale illustrates how important family enterprises are to the continent's economy.
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