UNI Family Business Center
Business Consulting and ServicesIowa, United States2-10 Employees
The UNI Family Business Center operates within the University of Northern Iowa’s outreach division, offering services that support privately held family businesses in Iowa and the Midwest. Its focus is on governance, continuity planning, strategic direction, leadership transition, and growth, with programs designed to foster a community where family enterprises share knowledge and develop leadership capabilities. The center engages its target audience through peer-group formats and events such as a Virtual Breakfast Series, a Family Business Conference, and Tour & Talk sessions, which provide access to industry experts and experienced multi-generational firms in both in-person and virtual settings. Based in Cedar Falls, Iowa, the center emphasizes a collaborative, knowledge-sharing approach tailored to family-owned firms as they navigate governance and succession challenges.