Richard Hadden

UNC Asheville’s Family Business Forum will host a seminar on employee retention by workplace expert Richard Hadden from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, at the UNC Asheville Reuter Center. A dessert reception will follow his talk. This is the first meeting of the 2007-2008 workshop season.

Hadden is an author, consultant and speaker who helps companies improve business results by creating a great place to work. He is the co-author of "Contented Cows Give Better Milk: The Plain Truth About Employee Relations and Your Bottom Line" and "Contented Cows Moove Faster." He holds a master's degree in business administration from the University of North Florida and a Certified Speaking Professional designation from the National Speakers Association. He has appeared on CNN, MSNBC, FOX and in Business Week and USA Today.

UNC Asheville's Family Business Forum, the first program of its kind in the region, was developed to enhance the continued viability of family-owned businesses in the Asheville area. Membership in the forum is open to firms that have a family member with controlling interest in the business and at least one family member currently employed in the business. In addition to seminars and workshops, members receive current research and articles on family business issues, a quarterly newsletter and the opportunity to network with other family-owned business members who face similar challenges of perpetuating a family business.

The program is open to forum members and their guests. A limited number of seats are available for family business owners interested in membership. For more information, call UNC Asheville’s Family Business Forum Executive Director Cindy Clarke or click on www.unca.edu/FBF/.