Friday, May 16, 2008

Centuries-Old Family Businesses

Remember the Antinoris of Italy? Their family business has survived since 1385.

No U.S. family business can top that, but a few have managed to survive and even flourish for centuries. Business Week reports on their longevity secrets. Stewardship is one: "We work for the business; the business doesn't work for us."

Featured in the BW story is a venerable Connecticut concern: Lyman Orchards.

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