Propelling business forward

Family Business Atlantic

We are a non-profit, membership-driven organization supporting business growth in Atlantic Canada. Our focus is supporting the fabric of the regional economy – families in business. Whether a business directly employs family members or receives their financial or emotional support, we exist to help them thrive through peer-to-peer groups, networking events and educational resources.

UPCOMING EVENTS
Please Note: All event times are Atlantic Time Zone

March 20, 2025 – AI – Friend Or Foe? How Family Businesses Can Harness AI’s Game-Changing Power to Drive Growth, PART ONE Webinar – REGISTER HERE

April 9, 2025 – FBA Meet & Greet & Presentation: Insider Tips for Family Business Leasing Success – NEW DATE, REGISTER HERE

April 29, 2025 – Business Transition Forum (25% discount for FBA members). Click here for details on the Forum.

May 8, 2025 – Family Business Awards of Excellence – SEATS & TABLES AVAILABLE NOW

May 26-28, 2025 – Family Enterprise Canada Symposium. FEC member discounts for FBA members. Click here for details on Symposium.

June 4, 2025 – Sail Away With FBA on board the Tall Ship Silva – REGISTER HERE

September 19, 2025 – John Abbass Sr. Memorial Golf Tournament – DETAILS TBC

October 30, 2025 – Annual General Meeting – DETAILS TBC

November 7, 2025 – 28th Annual Peter Wilson Dinner – EARLY BIRD TABLES ON SALE NOW!

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SEATS AND TABLES ARE ON SALE NOW FOR OUR 2025 FAMILY BUSINESS AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE!

Join us at this year’s awards luncheon where we’ll shine a well-deserved spotlight on two of our FBA members’ family enterprises and dive deep into the stories behind their success.

The highlight of the luncheon will be a dynamic fireside chat, moderated by our newly appointed VP Leslie Bishop, featuring this year’s honourees — Don Sheehan and family of Amos Pewter and Chuck Cartmill and family of LED Roadway Lighting— along with their successors. Together, they’ll share candid stories about navigating succession, adapting to change, and building a legacy that stands the test of time.

Click here to reserve your seat today and be part of this inspiring celebration of family business excellence!

Ever wondered if you qualify as a family business? We can answer that!

Watch our video to learn more!

"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."

Christine Isnor

Ingage HR