Newsroom

CORVALLIS - Family agribusiness will be the focus of a day-long program on Tuesday, Feb. 1, at Oregon State University.

Sponsored by the College of Business' Austin Family Business Program at OSU, the event will aid farmers and growers in improving business skills, transferring ownership of their business and better communication with family members.

"The topical sessions are organized based on the Tagiuri Davis three-circle model - family, business, ownership - which has effectively served the world of family business for more than 20 years," said Mark Green, Austin Family Business Program director.

Ten sessions are featured from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at OSU's CH2M-Hill Alumni Center and include topics such as trends and updates on family agribusinesses, impact of Measure 37 on family agribusinesses, marketing and business plans, estate planning, as well as legal and financial planning. Presenters include a variety of local experts on financial, marketing, legal and business issues.

Cost is $100. To register, call 800-859-7609 or register online at www.familybusinessonline.org/programs.

The Austin Family Business Program focuses on assisting family businesses in the Northwest and sponsors conferences, workshops and several awards every year. Austin Family Business Program's lead sponsor is West Coast Bank.