The University of Toledo

* More than 90 percent of all American businesses are owned and operated by families.

* Ninety-four percent of Ohio taxpayers either own or work in a family business.

The UT Center for Family & Privately-Held Business was established in 1992 and is dedicated to serving the specific needs of family businesses, primarily in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan.

Winner of the International Family Business Program Association "1995 Outstanding Family Business Program Award" and "1997 Exemplary Endowment Funding Award"

The Center is grateful to The Stranahan Foundation for their contribution to Center initiatives through a generous endowment and their continual support of family businesses growth and prosperity in the community.