Purpose Over Profit Panel with KSU’s Family Enterprise Center
Family Businesses With Non-Traditional Goals
What if success isn’t measured only by margins? Many family businesses are redefining what it means to win — prioritizing legacy, people, community, and impact right alongside profit. And yet, purpose-driven doesn’t mean profit-optional. It means being intentional about both.
Join us for a candid conversation with three local family business leaders who are building strong, sustainable organizations while pursuing goals that go beyond the bottom line. From for-profit to nonprofit models and across industries, each panelist brings a different perspective on how purpose shapes decisions, strategy, and growth.
Our guests include:
- Stephanie Beck, Eden Smoothies
- Zach Blend, Goshen Valley
- Clint Emerson, Nehemiah Holdings, LLC
We’ll also hear opening insights from our sponsor, David Elder with Merit Financial Advisors, on how thoughtful financial stewardship supports long-term impact and multigenerational success.
Expect real stories. Honest lessons. Practical takeaways. And a room full of people who understand the unique balance of family and business.