Monday, March 23, 2026
Innovation Center at the Edith Favretto Scarpa Arts and Sciences Building
St. Augustine Preparatory School
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
A Conversation on Legacy, Leadership, and Generational Growth
Family businesses are the backbone of Southern New Jersey’s economy. From established multi-generational enterprises to emerging entrepreneurial ventures, these organizations shape communities, sustain local industries, and carry forward lasting legacies.
The Innovation, Experiential Learning & Entrepreneurship (IEE) Program at St. Augustine Prep, in partnership with the Women’s Leadership Center at Our Lady of Mercy Academy, invites students, families, alumni, and regional business leaders to an evening dedicated to understanding and strengthening family enterprise.
Keynote Address
Sally Derstine
Managing Partner, Delaware Valley Family Business Center
Sally Derstine will present Family Business 101 — an introduction to the foundational principles that define successful family enterprises, including governance, succession, generational leadership, and sustainable growth.
Register for the Family Business Forum
Panel Discussion: Experience from the Field
A panel of regional family business leaders will share insights on topics including:
- Succession planning
- Preparing and integrating the next generation
- Financial stewardship within family enterprises
- Entrepreneurship inside established family firms
- Managing growth while preserving family culture
The program concludes with audience Q&A.
Why Attend
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Gain practical insight into the realities of family business
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Learn strategies for generational transition and long-term sustainability
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Connect with other families and leaders in Southern New Jersey
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Discover how the IEE Program and Women’s Leadership Center are cultivating the next generation of entrepreneurial leadership
Pending participation, this forum may serve as the foundation for a continuing regional series focused on family enterprise education and networking.