Supporting family-owned businesses, with Dr. Christopher Harben

About this episode

Dr. Ralph Ford discusses family-owned businesses with Dr. Christopher Harben, focusing on the Center for Family Business and the annual Family Business Conference.

Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Christopher Harben, the Toudy Chair of Entrepreneurship and Family Business, about the Center for Family Business and the annual Family Business Conference. Originally recorded on September 15, 2025.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Ralph Ford

Guest: Dr. Christopher Harben

Topics covered

• family-owned businesses
• entrepreneurship
• family business conference
• business support
• Penn State

Keywords

• family-owned businesses
• entrepreneurship
• business conference
• Penn State Behrend
• Dr. Christopher Harben

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Penn State Behrend, Center for Family Business

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