How to Get the Next Generation Involved in the Family Business

Triple C Sand & Gravel of Baker City, Oregon, has been a family business for generations, says Dawson Vanderwiele, family member and equipment operator. “When we still had the ready-mix side, I was the fourth generation there.” Triple C sold out the ready-mix side of its business in 2020 to focus on sand, gravel, crushing and screening, where she’s a member of the third generation in that business. Her sister Campbell is also involved in Triple C and their mom does the books, as she has for years. Now the big question is, how do you keep younger generations involved?Engage them in the