ABOUT
About Us
Get to know the Goering Center and what we’re all about.
Who We Are
Learn more about our mission, vision, and values.
Why Join?
Discover the value of Membership to you and your business.
Our Team
Meet the passionate leaders behind the Goering Center.
Our Founder
Remembering John B. Goering, founder of the Goering Center.
MEMBERSHIP
Membership Overview
Explore membership options for you and your business.
Core Membership
Discover the full benefits of a Goering Center Core Membership.
Associate Membership
Explore the benefits of a Goering Center Associate Membership.
Corporate Partnership
Learn more about Corporate Partnership opportunities.
INSTITUTES
Our Institutes
Peer groups and programs to grow, lead, and plan your business needs.
Next Generation Institute (NGI)™
Learn more about NGI and succession planning for family business leaders.
Leadership Development
Institute (LDI)™
Leadership training to strengthen Family and Private Business performance and growth.
BBI (Business Boards Institute)™
Learn more about BBI and how you can strengthen your advisory board.
BLUEPRINT™ Business
Planning Institute
Learn more about BLUEPRINT™ and how you can strategically plan for your business.
RESOURCES
Resource Hub
Explore tools and insights for family business growth and succession planning.
Member Alignment Profile™ (MAP)
Learn more about our online survey upon opting into membership.
10 Best Practices of Successful
Family and Private Businesses
Learn the key principles that drive successful Family and Private Businesses.
Recommended National
Private Business Centers
Find top U.S. centers for family business education and support.
Case Studies
Read real stories of family business transition and success.
Economic Impact Studies
See the data on how Family and Private Businesses fuel the economy.
PROGRAMS
Family and Private Business Awards
Our Programs
Explore our programs designed to help you grow alongside business leaders.
Roundtables
Discover our roundtables for leaders navigating business growth and transition.
Upcoming Eventsc
Leadership Development Institute™ 2027
March 3
Overview: Leadership Development Institute™ (LDI)
January 27
