About the Goering Center
We foster a vibrant economy by equipping family and private businesses with expert programs, practical resources, and a supportive community.
Knowledge, Connection, and Community.
As part of the University of Cincinnati’s Carl H. Lindner College of Business, we provide family and private businesses with expert programs, practical resources, and meaningful connections that drive growth and long-term success.
Member Alignment Profile™ (MAP)
Learn about our Member Alignment Profile™ (MAP), a survey based on our 10 Best Practices of Successful Family and Private Businesses.
10 Best Practices of
Successful Family and
Private Businesses
Discover our 10 Best Practices for Successful Family and Private Businesses, based on ongoing research of non-public firms.
Safe Haven
Policy Information
We respect our members’ privacy and provide a trusted, safe environment for family and private business leaders in the community.
Our Mission
Our Vision
Our Values
Our mission is to nurture and educate family and private businesses to drive a vibrant economy.
Our vision is to equip family and private business leaders with practical knowledge, foster strong peer connections, and build a trusted community that supports sustainable business success.
At the Goering Center, our values are simple:
1. Always Do the Right Thing
2. Stay Mission Driven
3. Meet People Where They Are
4. Create and Model a Safe Haven
5. Maximize Impact
Membership Tiers
Learn more about our three levels of Membership: Core Membership, Associate Membership, and Corporate Partnership, each designed to support family business succession planning, strengthen private business leadership, and provide valuable resources to help your business thrive.
History of the Goering Center
Founded in 1989, the Goering Center proudly serves over 400 member companies, making us North America’s largest university-based nonprofit dedicated to family and private businesses. Learn more about our founder and history of the Goering Center.
Meet Our Leadership Team
Goering Center Team
Meet our Goering Center Team, dedicated to guiding and empowering the Goering Center in its mission to support the success of family and private businesses.
Board of Directors
Meet our Board of Directors who guide the Goering Center’s mission to support family and private business success through education and succession planning.
Board of Advisors
Meet our Board of Advisors, a trusted group offering insight and support to strengthen our family business programs and expand our community impact.
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