Linda Barrington

Smith Family Business Initiative Fellows Smith Family Business Initiative Faculty Fellows, Family Business, and Practitioner Fellows are distinguished family business thinkers and leaders from the foremost institutions and businesses across the globe. All are selected for their breadth of experience, knowledge, and understanding of family business. Collectively, our faculty, fellows, and practitioners are helping to […]

The Pillsbury Institute at the Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration publishes one type of online research study: roundtable highlights. The publication is valuable for its broad appeal and practical implications for hospitality and service industry executives, managers, operators, and consultants. DOWNLOAD PILLSBURY INSTITUTE PUBLICATIONS Prospective authors should review the submission guidelines before submitting […]

Knowledge Into Action. The Smith Family Business Initiative (SFBI) at Cornell has brought together faculty, scholars, and practitioners to provide multidisciplinary guidance and expertise to help equip well-established, emerging, and aspiring family businesses with the knowledge and skills essential to navigate the multi-generational dimensions and family influence of these organizations. Through thought leadership, practice, and […]

Smith Family Business Initiative Interest Form

The Smith Family Business Initiative is dedicated to supporting and strengthening the network of owners, leaders, and alumni that work in, with or for a family business. Founded in 2014 from a generous gift from John and Dyan Smith, the Smith Family Business Initiative provides education, networking, and new knowledge for family business owners, successors, […]