Perdue Farms lead keynote at FGCU's annual Family Business Conference

The fifth annual Resnick-Wynn Family Business Conference at Florida Gulf Coast University featured Jim Perdue, Chairman of Perdue Farms, as this year's keynote speaker. Perdue emphasized that family ownership serves as a key differentiator, allowing for a longer-term focus on employee welfare and organizational values. The event, which donated $70,000 in scholarships to FGCU students, also explored emerging challenges for legacy businesses, including the integration of artificial intelligence to drive future growth.