Family businesses are the backbone of the economies around the world. They represent more then 50% of GDP, 60% of employment and 75% of the new job creations in the most developed countries. Even on the Fortune 500 you find 35% of family businesses (WallMart, Tata, BMW, Benneton, Carrefour, Porsche, Henkel). Their importance is gaining significantly in the times of recession.

Their core values, strong business competencies, long term orientation and energy they are investing, are the pillars of the success in the tough times. We think big corporations have to learn from family businesses these days. Come and join us in Zagreb.

The conference will be held on April 21, 2009 in Zagreb by Lider Press d.d., Zagreb, Socius International Corporate Governance Network and Veleučilište Vern', Zagreb.

CONFERENCE PROGRAM
Early birds registration untill 31 March, 2009. ON-LINE REGISTRATION!