Family Business Atlantic | FBA

Building Smarter Businesses

Stronger Families and

Lasting Legacies

Join 500+ family business leaders driving innovation, growth, and generational success across Atlantic Canada.

Powering Atlantic Canada's Business Community

Our impact grows stronger every year, connecting generations of entrepreneurs

Active Members

500+

Family business leaders driving growth

Peer Groups

10+

Collaborative learning circles

Family Businesses

50,000+

Represented across Atlantic Canada

What is Family Business Atlantic?

Family Business Association – Atlantic is the only organization in Atlantic Canada dedicated exclusively to the development and support of family-owned and operated businesses. Through community-building, professional support, and knowledge sharing, our goal is to help our members build smarter businesses, stronger families, and lasting legacies.

Unlike traditional business associations, we focus on the unique challenges and strengths of family businesses, fostering a sense of shared experience and deep community ties. At FBA, we believe strong businesses, start with strong families. Are you ready to join ours?

Community Connection

Connect with like-minded family business owners across Atlantic Canada

Strategic Growth

Access resources and expertise to scale your family business sustainably

Innovation Support

Stay ahead with cutting-edge insights and best practices with Us.

Peer Learning

Learn from fellow entrepreneurs in structured peer groups

Upcoming Events

Connect, learn, and grow with fellow family business leaders at our exclusive events

Please Note: All event times are Atlantic Time Zone

You're Invited to our FBA Family Hour!

Come be a part of our winter FBA Family Hour!

Join us at the Lady Hammond Grill at the Chebucto Inn in North End Halifax for an evening social meet and greet and enjoy a bevvy and a nibble.

Stronger Together: How FBA and FEC Work for Family Enterprises

Join Leslie Bishop, President of Family Business Atlantic, and Steve Beauchesne, CEO of Family Enterprise Canada (FEC) for an informative Lunch & Learn session exploring how family enterprises can receive the benefits of belonging to each organization.

FBA Awards of Excellence - Founders of Today, Foundations for Tomorrow

Join us at this year’s Awards of Excellence Luncheon, where we’ll shine a well-deserved spotlight on two visionary female founders who are redefining leadership roles ,and dive deep into the stories behind their success.

We look forward to an insightful fireside chat, featuring this year’s honourees — Colleen Cole of PERMA-DRY and Roxanne Tate of Tate Engineering. Our recipients will share their experiences on founding and leading businesses in engineering and concrete – industries grounded in strength, precision, and long-term impact.

Presented by: Scotiabank

Sail Away with FBA - Onboard the Tall Ship Silva

Don’t miss another unforgettable two-hour boat cruise, hosted by FBA and Ambassatours Gray Line.

Whether you’re a long-time member or new to the community, this cruise is all about enjoying quality time with your colleagues, family and friends.

Ever wondered if you qualify as a family business?

We can answer that!

Watch our video to learn more about what defines a family business and discover if your organization fits the criteria to join our thriving community of Atlantic Canadian family enterprises.

Our Sponsors & Events

Thank you to our 2025 Peter Wilson Dinner – Roots to Routes – Sponsors:

"Being a small business in HRM, finding true community and connections are tremendously valuable. FBA members and sponsored events allow us to meet fellow business owners with similar values as ours. FBA is always inviting and inclusive."