EFBC President’s Message:

A Thank You and Looking Ahead

Hello, EFBC.

I hope everyone is having a great summer and finding opportunities to spend time with friends and family while continuing to move your businesses forward.

We recently completed our annual strategic planning session as a board, and it reinforced something I’ve believed throughout my time here: our greatest strength has always been our people.

Over the past year, we’ve continued building on a number of exciting initiatives. We’ve expanded our educational opportunities through the Business Leadership Seminar. We’ve strengthened our Forums and the member experience. We’ve grown our partnerships and added a new Strategic Partner. And we’ve introduced new ways for prospective members to experience EFBC before joining through Prospect Forum.

Those accomplishments don’t happen by accident. They happen because members generously volunteer their time, share their experiences, and invest in each other. They also happen because of an exceptional team that continues to support our members and move this organization forward.

And that’s exactly why I’m so optimistic about EFBC’s future.

Every Forum, every committee, every program, every event—all of these initiatives exist and thrive because people decide to get involved.

So my challenge to each of you is simple: raise your hand.

If you’ve ever considered joining a committee, speaking at an event, helping shape our programming, or even someday serving on the Board, I encourage you to take that next step. The future of EFBC will continue to be defined by the members who choose to invest in it.

Before I close, I also want to encourage everyone to join us at our upcoming Summer Social. It’s one of my favorite events and a chance to connect with friends, welcome new members, and celebrate the community we’ve built together. If you know another family business or person who could benefit from EFBC, I’d encourage you to invite them to join us.

Finally, I want to say thank you.

Thank you for giving me the privilege and opportunity to serve as your President over this past year. It’s been an honor, and I look forward to continuing to serve this incredible organization for many years to come.

Thank you, and we’ll see you all soon.

Joel Spencer
EFBC President 2025-2026