Archive for July 2024
August 2024 | NC Employee Ownership Ambassador Program
Interested in learning about employee ownership? The dates for our next cohort are August 8, 15, 22 & 29 (with a second cohort to follow in September.) The North Carolina Employee Ownership Ambassador Program is for people that work with businesses–in economic development, as business service providers, legal professionals, financial advisors, etc.–and would like to…
Read MoreAugust 20, 2024 | Small Business Center Network (SBCN) Webinar – Business Succession Planning with a Focus on Employee Ownership
We are pleased to partner with the North Carolina Small Business Center Network (SBCN) to present this free webinar on Tuesday, August 20 from 12:00-1:00 PM! You’ll gain an overview of business succession planning steps and resources, with a focus on employee ownership options (ESOPs, Worker Cooperatives, Employee Ownership Trusts). The webinar will include examples…
Read MoreSeptember 17, 2024 | Small Business Center Network (SBCN) Webinar – Employee Ownership Deep Dive
We are pleased to partner with the North Carolina Small Business Center Network (SBCN) to present this free webinar on Tuesday, September 17 from 12:00-1:00 PM! Learn more about one particular type of employee ownership, such as ESOPs. The presentation will highlight a business owner who chose that option, why she/he chose it, the pros…
Read MoreOctober 15, 2024 | Small Business Center Network (SBCN) Webinar – Employee Ownership as a Way to Attract & Retain Great Employees
We are pleased to partner with the North Carolina Small Business Center Network (SBCN) to present this free webinar on Tuesday, October 15 from 12:00-1:00 PM! Many business are struggling to attract and retain great employees. This presentation highlights ways employee ownership structures can be great tools to help employees increase retention and employee engagement.
Read MoreOctober 24, 2024 | NCEOC Annual Employee Ownership Celebration
Join us at Footnote Coffee & Cocktails on Thursday, October 24 from 4-6 PM to immerse yourself in the festivities of Employee Ownership Month! As October unfolds, we’re excited to honor the latest wave of employee-owned companies in North Carolina. Join us to celebrate, learn, and connect with the passionate individuals driving the growth of…
Read MoreThe Dual Benefits of Employee Ownership: Legacy and Workforce Engagement
Employee ownership (EO) can be transformative for businesses across a wide range of industries. As more Baby Boomer-aged business owners reach retirement age (sometimes known as the Silver Tsunami), we are seeing more and more interest in EO models such as Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs), Worker Cooperatives, and Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs). While every…
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