Schlesinger Global Family Enterprise Case Competition (SG-FECC)

"It was an absolute honor sharing this space with all competitors, coaches, and judges. But it bears repeating that the superlative, stunningly professional tone, and quality of the competition were set from start to finish by the University of Vermont team. From the youngest, most inexperienced freshman volunteer to the most senior faculty and administrators, it was you who made this probably the smoothest, most exemplary event in which I've ever participated... and that's in the context of having spoken at roughly 50 international conferences over the last quarter-century."

Rodolfo Paiz, 2025 Judge, CEO of Fidelius, GUATEMALA

“A great opportunity to delve into family business and learn from a diverse group of students and expert academics and practitioners.”

Danna Greenberg, 2023 Judge, Babson College, USA

"VERY professionally managed and a delightful experience. SG-FECC 2025 was a first class educational experience for all involved."

Jim Davis, 2025 Judge, Huntsman School of Business, Utah State University

"A very impressive demonstration of the next generation of business leaders and consultants."

Robert Finn, 2025 Judge, Paper & Printing Industry Mogul

"My students enjoyed their stay at UVM very much, you created one of the best weeks in their student life for them. And for me personally the participation in the SG-FECC is always for several reasons one of the highlights of my academic year."

Joachim Link, 2023 Coach, Heilbronn University, GERMANY

"Transformational for students; inspirational for coaches; must do."

Dr. Kulraj Singh, 2025 Coach, California State University Fullerton, USA

"Great learning experience for everyone in the team, including coaches."

Ana González, 2025 Coach, Grand Valley State University, USA

“Well-organized competition with interesting and relevant case questions, great judges and amazing hosts." 

Sofy Carayannopoulos, 2023 Coach, Lazaridis School of Business & Economics, Wilfrid Laurier University, CANADA

“An experience that will challenge you personally and professionally. You will grow as a team and as a person.  It is a unique competition with an exceptional and professional organization.  The best thing about the SG-FECC is the people you meet during the competition (judges, participants, coaches and organizers).”

Karla Hernandez, 2023 Undergraduate Student Competitor, Universidad Panamericana, MEXICO

“SG-FECC is an amazing learning and networking opportunity. People from all over the world come to compete, judge, and spectate solutions to life-life family business cases. It is not only fascinating to watch the competitors formulate a detailed solution and present but also to experience the wide variety of cultures in a shared space. SG-FECC was my favorite event at Grossman so far and I would definitely recommend it for people looking for a positive and well organized environment of quality competition.”

Alaina Cimonetti, 2025 Student Ambassador, Grossman School of Business, University of Vermont, USA

“A competition with teams from around the world where you are given family business problems to solve, then present your recommendations to a panel of experienced judges.”

Caroline Nankivell, 2025 Graduate Student Competitor, The University of Adelaide, AUSTRALIA