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Best research to date suggests that formal corporate boards, advisory boards, or at least individual mentors or coaches can serve a meaningful role in terms of family succession and wealth management. The Centre will assist families in connecting with these individuals who have been educated on family dynamics and good governance practices.

Dalhousie University's Centre for Family Business and Regional Prosperity is dedicated to the support and promotion of family businesses and their extraordinary contribution to the economy of Atlantic Canada. Our region's long tradition of thriving family enterprises is part of a national trend whereby over 80% of Canada's firms are owned by business families. Family businesses contribute time, money and energy to the communities in which they operate and provide a solid economic foundation and create prosperity in many Canadian communities.

The Glube Entrepreneurial Fellowship Fund will provide for a fellowship of $2,500 for students wishing to pursue entrepreneurship related activity. The fellowship is available to students entering their third or fourth year of either the Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Management program. Students will be required to undertake an entrepreneurial internship under the direction of the Centre.

Link to list of Dalhousie University's business societies