Learning Journey at Gold Eagle

Marc Blackman (CEO of Gold Eagle) and the Hirsch family generously offered to host a learning journey for our Family Business Center Members on-site at Gold Eagle's facilities. This members-only event featured presentations by Gold Eagle's Board Chairs, family members, and members from the Next Gen Advisory board, as well as a plant tour, lunch, and round table discussions. Attendees got a behind-the-scenes look at the business and family governance systems and learned about the Hirsch family and their support for innovation and transformation of their legacy business.
Featured speakers
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Marc Blackman CEO, Gold Eagle Co. |
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Jake Blackman Senior Video Editor, Gold Eagle Co. |
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Bob Hirsch Director, Gold Eagle Co. |
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Rich Hirsch Chairman, Gold Eagle Co. |
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Joni Hirsch Blackman Family Owner, Gold Eagle Co. |
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Andrew Keyt Lead Clinical Faculty for Family Business Institutes, Loyola Family Business Center |
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Ben Korallus Next Gen Advisory Board Member, Gold Eagle Co. |
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Liz Levy-Navarro Advisory Board Member, Gold Eagle Co. |
Event photos
Past agenda
10am | Registration and networking |
10:15am | Opening remarks |
10:30am | The Virtuous Cycle of a Family Business: A Look at Gold Eagle's Governance and Leadership |
11am | Panel discussion and Q&A with Gold Eagle family members |
11:30am | Networking break |
11:45am | Lunch and presentation: Selecting the Successor |
12:30pm | Leadership and Strategy: Gold Eagle's Plan for Growth |
1:15pm | Panel discussion and Q&A with Gold Eagle family members |
1:45pm | Closing remarks and plant tour |
Past event Info
Date | September 26, 2019 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
Location | Gold Eagle Co. Distribution Center 4404 W. Ann Lurie PL, Chicago, 60632 |