Archive for June 2025
Sow True Seed Thrives as a Worker-Owned Cooperative
Founded in 2009 by Carol Koury, Sow True Seed of Asheville, NC has long been dedicated to providing gardeners with open-pollinated and heirloom seeds. In early 2022, the company transitioned to a worker-owned cooperative, enabling Carol to retire and pass the torch to the passionate employees who deeply believed in the company’s mission. Four years…
Read MoreBlythe Development: Celebrating One Year of Employee Ownership
Congratulations to Blythe Development Corp. on celebrating its first anniversary as an employee-owned company! Founded in 1921 in Charlotte, North Carolina, Blythe has a long and storied history. Originally established to build roads and highways, the company quickly took on ambitious projects, including the construction of Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base, airfields in North Africa,…
Read MoreAugust 19, 2025 | SBCN Webinar – ESOP Deep Dive 2025
Presented by the Small Business Center Network at Forsyth Community College and NCEOC Topic: ESOP Deep Dive 2025 Description: Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) can be a great option for business owners looking to retire. Come hear the basics of an ESOP as well as the experience of a business owner that went this route.…
Read MoreJuly 18, 2025 | Lunch & Learn: Unlocking Employee Ownership for Your Clients
Date: Friday, July 18th Time: 12:30pm – 1:30 pmLocation: The Winston-Salem Foundation | 751 West 4th Street #200 Winston-Salem, NC 27101 Half of the privately held businesses in North Carolina are owned by baby boomers. As our local business landscape is shifting, your clients may be facing retirement. There is one way to support your…
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