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Six family businesses beat the odds and celebrate milestone anniversaries
Only about 30 percent of family businesses survive into the second generation, 12 percent to the third and just 3 percent to the fourth generation and beyond. But while keeping a family business thriving can be especially difficult in California due to the state’s...
How the U.S. can punish trade cheaters
By Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D. August 2017 Since the beginning of the 2016 presidential election cycle, President Trump has repeatedly argued that trade deficits with other nations are indicative of unfair trade. His contention is that if we just negotiate better trade...
Legislature takes seventh-inning stretch
By Dennis Albiani and Faith Lane California Advocates On July 21st, the Legislature adjourned for a month- long summer recess. When lawmakers return in late August, they will have four weeks of session remaining this year to act on the hundreds of bills still pending...
Test of FBA in the News
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Family Business Assn. of California Statement on SB 726, Death Tax Bill
The Family Business Association of California, an advocacy organization working on behalf of California’s family-owned businesses, issued the following statement today following the decision of Sen. Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco, to make his SB 726 a two-year bill....
FBA Takes Lead in Death Tax Fight
Faced with a strong and growing FBA-led coalition opposed to his bill to reinstate California's estate tax, Sen. Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco, has decided to make his SB 726 a two-year bill, meaning it will not be heard by legislative committees this year. The Senate...
Two Central Valley Family Businesses Join FBA
Two Central Valley family-owned businesses have joined the Family Business Association of California, the state’s only organization devoted exclusively advocating on behalf of family businesses. Julius Clothing of Sacramento was founded in 1922 by Julius Anapolsky and...
Two Sacramento-Area Family Businesses Join FBA
Two Sacramento-area family businesses have recently joined the Family Business Association of California to support efforts to keep family businesses thriving despite tax and regulatory obstacles. OneSource Stop Loss is a second-generation family business based in Elk...
Two Proud Family Businesses Put FBA Decals on Their Trucks
Raley's, Nor-Cal Beverage put distinctive decals on delivery trucks If you've driven behind a truck from Raley's Family of Fine Stores or Nor-Cal Beverage Co. lately, you may have noticed a distinctive decal that announces that those companies are both proud members...
2 Long-Term Family Business Owners Worry About Their Futures
By Stan Van Vleck and John Taylor Originally appeared in the Sacramento Business Journal This year, our two family-owned farming companies are celebrating major anniversaries. Van Vleck Ranch in Rancho Murieta turned 160 years old, while Taylor Brothers Farms in Yuba...
Family Business Association Salutes 2 Sacramento Valley Businesses for 100 Years or More
Van Vleck Ranch marks 160th year in business; Taylor Brothers Farms celebrates centennial The Family Business Association of California today honored two of its member companies for celebrating 100 years or more as family-owned companies this year. The Van Vleck Ranch...
Family Business Association Recognizes 2 Bay Area Companies
The Advisory Group, Cal Color Growers both celebrating 25 years in business in 2016 The Family Business Association of California today honored two of its member companies for celebrating 25 years as family-owned companies this year. The Advisory Group is a San...