Yet few organizations offer formal training in thinking more effectively. So on Tuesday, September 14, we will work with a hands-on application of three techniques designed to address this issue. Dr. Anthony Mento, professor of Managing International Business at the Sellinger School will lead the workshop along with Lynne Kirsner, owner of the Fitch Co., and a member of the Center for Closely Held Firms. For businesses such as family-owned businesses and small firms t hat are not publicly traded, Loyola College has founded the Center for Closely Held Firms. The Center's mission of helping Closely Held Firms survive and prosper is achieved through a multitude of activities.
Seminars featuring leading experts provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and information.
Knowledgeable and experienced professionals in accounting, law, employee relations, industrial psychology, strategic planning, insurance, marketing, and financing are available to provide expertise to Center members. By pooling resources from private, professional and academic areas, the Center provides companies with assistance from a variety of perspectives. The Center also provides members with opportunities to reach out and broaden their professional and social horizons in the comfort of a familiar environment, with a built-in community of peers for support and continuing dialogue. In today's dynamic business environment, the Center is the place for Closely Held Firms to go for ideas and solutions. The MBA programs are widely recognized as outstanding examples of focused support for the leaders of our business community.