Growing a Family Business: Grants, Workforce Development and Lessons from TUFTEX

Add to Calendar: Add to Calendar 2026-11-05 11:00:00 2026-11-05 13:15:00 Growing a Family Business: Grants, Workforce Development and Lessons from TUFTEX Tuesday, September 29  -  11 AM - 1:15 PMMichael Angelo's Winery |  5515 Broadview Road, RichfieldJoin us for a candid panel conversation with Charlie Bitzer, Nick Bitzer and Erica Porter of ABARTA - a 3rd & 4th generation family businessWhat does it take to build a family enterprise that not only survives across generations - but thrives? Join CWRU Weatherhead Center for Family Business for a candid panel conversation with Charlie Bitzer, Nick Bitzer, and Erica Porter of ABARTA - a third and fourth-generation family business and a legacy spanning more than nine decades. As the 10th largest privately-owned Coca-Cola bottler in the United States (including the Cleveland area) and with a history of ventures spanning media, energy, food, and technology, ABARTA knows what it takes to grow, adapt, and endure. Together, our panelists will share how ABARTA has strategically diversified across industries, built governance structures that keep family and business aligned, and intentionally develops the next generation of leaders. Whether you are navigating your first generational transition or stewarding a legacy built over decades, this conversation will offer honest reflection and practical insights for any family in business together.Weatherhead Center for Family Business Members - FREENonmembers - $50/personPlease email Laura Bonnet with any questions at familybusiness@case.edu Weatherhead School of Management Weatherhead School of Management America/New_York public