Stevens Center for Family Business

Name: Stevens Center for Family Business
Address: 7400 Bay Road, Saginaw, MI, 48710, US
Telephone: (989) 964-4035

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The Stevens Center for Family Business at SVSU has provided resources and support for the unique needs of family owned businesses since 1999.

The Stevens Center for Family Business has several components, including a major event series, membership program, and academic coursework in family business. The major event series offers presentations by nationally recognized experts in the field of family business, on subjects that address the particular issues which impact family owned firms. Topics have included succession planning, next gene

ration leadership development, outside boards of directors, family meetings, and conflict and communications, as well as many others.

08/24/2026

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Every Monday, the Stevens Center highlights a different one of our members. This week, we’re shining the spotlight on Bieri Hearing Specialists!

Bieri provides Mid-Michigan with expert hearing healthcare, including comprehensive evaluations and personalized hearing instrument fittings. They have locations in Saginaw, Bay City, Midland, and Frankenmuth.

The company was founded over 70 years ago by Gottlieb and Marie Bieri in Saginaw. Years later, Gottlieb's daughter, Cathy, took over the business and expanded it into the four locations that exist today. Now, Bieri continues the legacy as a family-run business, now led by the third generation.

In July of 2023, Sarah Roggenbuck and Dr. Melissa Menzies took over Bieri, together bringing over 40 years of experience in hearing healthcare, advancing the practice’s mission through innovation and empowering patients.

To learn more, visit www.bierihearing.com.

Thank you to Bieri Hearing Specialists for being an outstanding member!

08/17/2026

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Every Monday, the Stevens Center highlights a different one of our members. This week, we’re shining the spotlight on Trapani Communications!

For over 30 years, Trapani Communications has provided strategic communications planning, project implementation, public relations and issues management, and communications and social media support. They have worked with Fortune 500 companies, local and regional businesses, municipalities, and nonprofit organizations.

The company was founded by Stacey Trapani, who now serves as Senior Counsel. Her daughter, Taylor Trapani, is the current President and Owner, making Trapani Communications a certified Women's Business Enterprise.

The company has been involved in several local projects, including Saginaw County Change Management, Northwood University Alumni Magazine, Midland Public Schools Crisis Communications & Branding, Greater Midland Community Center Capital Campaign, and more. Their work in the community helps shape and bring narratives to life.

To learn more, visit www.trapanicomm.com.

Thank you to Trapani Communications for joining the SCFB family!

08/10/2026

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Every Monday, the Stevens Center highlights a different one of our members. This week, we’re shining the spotlight on Serra Automotive!

Serra Automotive ranks among the top 10 privately held retail automotive groups in the nation. It includes 62 dealerships, 87 automotive franchises, and 27 automotive brands.

The company was founded by Albert Serra over 50 years ago as a single Chevrolet store. Since then, it has grown tremendously across several states while remaining headquartered in Michigan.

Current owner and Chairman Joseph Serra worked alongside his father, Albert, before purchasing the company from him in 2000. Joseph's son, Matt Serra, serves as President and CEO, representing the third generation of leadership at Serra Automotive.

To learn more, visit www.serrausa.com.

Thank you to Serra Automotive for being an incredible member!

08/06/2026

The SCFB is excited to announce that the We Relate Newsletter for Summer 2026 has been sent!

These quarterly e-newsletters are available for all SCFB members. They contain news about our Member and Sponsor firms, as well as updates and announcements from the SCFB and SVSU.

Check out the newsletter, sent to your email, and if you did not receive one, please contact us!

08/03/2026

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Every Monday, the Stevens Center highlights a different one of our members. This week, we’re shining the spotlight on Sequin Lumber Company!

Sequin Lumber Company is Bay City's oldest family-owned lumberyard. They supply quality building materials to the Tri-City and Standish areas. Sequin Lumber Company is committed to providing customers with innovate products and services that help build our communities.

Arthur Sequin started the company over 70 years ago on his family farm. Operations then moved to a lumberyard in Bay City and eventually expanded to a second location in Standish. It is currently under the third generation, run by Thomas Sequin Jr. with the help of his children.

To learn more, visit www.sequinlumber.com.

Thank you to Sequin Lumber Company for being a fantastic member!

07/27/2026

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Every Monday, the Stevens Center highlights a different one of our members. This week, we’re shining the spotlight on SPACE Inc.!

SPACE Inc. designs, furnishes, and delivers beautiful interior spaces that are built to support the evolving way people work. They are a WBENC Certified Women-Owned Small Business that is also family owned and operated.

They deliver on their mission of "No waste, No sacrifice" by combining innovative workplace solutions with their SPACE Anew® upcycling and recycling program. SPACE Anew® maximizes the use of existing furniture assets, reduces environmental impact, and creates lasting value for clients.

Kathie Fuce-Hobohm, CEO and co-founder, received the SVSU Scott L. Carmona College of Business Outstanding Entrepreneur Award this past spring. This award reflects her hard work and commitment to her business and strength of leadership as she continues to motivate and guide her team every day.

To learn more, visit www.spaceinc.net.

Thank you to SPACE Inc. for being a terrific member!

07/20/2026

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Every Monday, the Stevens Center highlights a different one of our members. This week, we’re shining the spotlight on Turn One!

Turn One is a leading manufacturer of performance power steering systems and solutions. All of their products are made right here in the United States of America.

Before founding Turn One, Jeff Roethlisberger spent 14 years working as an engineer at Saginaw Steering Gear, where his father, Jerry, had been the Chief Engineer of Steering Systems. In 1997, Jeff decided to start Turn One, which has been family owned and operated ever since.

Turn One supplies over 75% of NASCAR Cup teams with steering components. Their products can also be found in home garages around the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, and Australia! To learn more, visit www.turnonesteering.com.

Thank you to Turn One for being an outstanding member for all these years!

07/13/2026

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Every Monday, the Stevens Center highlights a different one of our members. This week, we’re shining the spotlight on Little Caesars of Saginaw! It is owned by Dave Rapin, managed by Taehlor Rapin, and other members of the Rapin family are actively involved.

Little Caesars began in Garden City, Michigan in 1959 and has grown into one of the fastest‑growing pizza chains in the U.S. The Saginaw County location proudly carries forward that legacy right here in our community.

To learn more about the company’s roots, visit www.svsu.edu/scfb/podcasts/ where Denise Ilitch, part of the family behind Little Caesars’ parent company, is featured. You can also explore more at littlecaesars.com.

Thank you to Little Caesars of Saginaw for being an amazing member!

07/06/2026

Welcome back to , where every Monday we highlight a different SCFB member! This week, the spotlight is on D'Amore Produce. Over the past 120 years and 5 generations, D'Amore Produce has evolved from selling directly to consumers into a brokerage produce company. The family has been involved in all aspects of the produce industry, including brokering, distribution, retail, and wholesale. They are an avid supporter of health & wellness and community welfare through the Saginaw YMCA, Saginaw County Food Club & Kitchen, Be Well Saginaw, The Foodbank of Eastern Michigan, Saginaw Basin Land Conservancy, Fordney Club of Saginaw County, The Food Access Collaboration Team of Saginaw County, and Rotary. You can find more information at . Thank you for being an outstanding member!

06/29/2026

Welcome back to , where every Monday we highlight a different SCFB member! This week, the spotlight is on D'Amore Produce. Over the past 120 years and 5 generations, D'Amore Produce has evolved from selling directly to consumers into a brokerage produce company. The family has been involved in all aspects of the produce industry, including brokering, distribution, retail, and wholesale. They are an avid supporter of health & wellness and community welfare through the Saginaw YMCA, Saginaw County Food Club & Kitchen, Be
Well Saginaw, The Foodbank of Eastern Michigan, Saginaw Basin Land Conservancy, Fordney Club of Saginaw County, The Food Access Collaboration Team of Saginaw County, and Rotary. You can find more information at www.damoreproduce.com. Thank you for being an outstanding member!

Address

7400 Bay Road
Saginaw, MI
48710

Telephone

(989) 964-4035

Website

https://www.svsu.edu/stevenscenterforfamilybusiness/

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