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Kurt Welton

"The Family Business Center has helped Welton Enterprises, Inc. immeasurably over the last decade of our membership. From helping us with tax strategies that saved us millions, to helping us form a Board of Advisors that have given us the advice we needed to grow in a healthy way. Most recently the FBC has helped connect us with a truly remarkable employee that will get our firm to the next level. I depend on the FBC for relevant, timely and sage advice that I can count on to help me be the best possible steward of our family assets. The FBC takes their mission seriously, and their leadership has led them from a small parochial organization to become one of the finest Centers of its type in the country. "

Kurt Welton, President
Welton Enterprises, Inc.

The University of Wisconsin Madison Family Business Center (FBC) exists solely to help its membership of business-owning families address their unique needs. The FBC recognizes the important role that family-owned businesses play in our local, regional and global economy. By providing outstanding educational programming and creating membership learning opportunities, this not-for-profit resource helps family businesses succeed for generations to come.


The FBC is grateful for the financial support and expertise provided by its sponsors. Founding Sponsors helped establish the Center in its first ten years and continue their commitment. Sustaining Sponsors have recently joined and will provide additional support in meeting the Center’s long-term goals.

 

Founding Sponsors

  • Associated Bank N.A.
  • DeWitt Ross & Stevens S.C.
  • Smith & Gesteland LLP
  • The QTI Group
  • The Zimdars Company, Inc.
  • Thompson Investment Management, Inc.

Sustaining Sponsors

  • Johnson Bank
  • Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek