Events
Bollywed / Singh Family panel discussion
October 23, 2023
From left to right: Chandan Singh, Frank Barbera, Roop Singh, Kuki Singh, Chandni Singh, Sarab Singh and Janie Goldstein
On October 23, 2023, the Family Business Institute welcomed the cast of CBC TV’s family business reality show, Bollywed, to a highly successful inaugural event. The owners of Chandan Fashion, the Singh family, joined Dr. Francesco Barbera for a candid panel discussion about their business and the lessons learned from two generations. Before the panel discussion, Dr. Barbera led an informative lecture on adaptation and innovation in the family business, and a video featuring the Singh family was produced to share in future family business classes.
150 attendees
45 minute lecture
Panel discussion
Post-event video
Plaque with the Singh Family
A plaque with a photo of the Singh family and members of the institute was produced and presented to the family and now adorns their family store, Chandan Fashion.
Watch: Family Business Institute welcomes "Bollywed" Family
A team of undergraduate students represented Ted Rogers School in Vermont, USA in 2023 and 2024 at the Schlesinger Global Family Enterprise Case Competition and earned a podium spot both years. Students received a rewarding once-in-a-lifetime learning experience where they met students and executives from approximately 12 countries spanning 4 continents.