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
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Penn State Behrend, Center for Family Business
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