Archive for September 2025
October 21, 2025 | From Founder to Future: Discussing Employee Ownership with John Abrams
Join us for a panel discussion with John Abrams and leaders from local employee-owned companies, followed by a book signing and networking This event will be on Tuesday, October 21, 4:00-5:30 pm at the Center for Craft (67 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801) in the Explore Asheville Assembly Hall. The Industrial Commons (TIC) and the North Carolina Employee Ownership…
Read MoreOctober 16, 2025 | NCEOC Annual Employee Ownership Celebration
Celebrating Employee Ownership in North Carolina This fall, we invite you to join us in celebrating the newest wave of employee-owned companies in North Carolina. This event will be an inspiring gathering of business leaders, advocates, and community members dedicated to advancing worker ownership across the state. Come connect with businesses, advisors and employees who are transforming…
Read More2025 | NC Employee Ownership Ambassador Program Webinar Series
Please register now for our next four-week cohort starting October 30th! Virtual Program Meetings, 1-2 pm: 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20 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 learn about employee ownership from people with…
Read MoreNovember 10, 2025 | NCEOC Exit Pro Series
Overview of Employee Ownership Models for CPAs & Exit Planners Free CE training for CPAs, financial planners & attorneys on employee ownership as an exit strategy. Earn 1hr NASBA, CFP, EPI-CEPA, BEI Next webinar takes place on Monday, November 10, 2025, from 1-2 pm EST This webinar will review how your clients can sell their…
Read MoreNovember 13, 2025 | SBCN Webinar – Worker Cooperative Deep Dive
Presented by the Small Business Center Network at Forsyth Community College and NCEOC Topic: Worker Cooperative Deep Dive Description: Transitions from a single owner to a worker cooperative can be a great option for smaller companies and those with a fairly flat management structure. Come hear the experience of one company that chose this route.…
Read MoreWhat Does It Take to Become Employee-Owned?
Exploring a path to employee ownership is exciting, yet overwhelming. We’ve found that many business advisors, business owners, and leadership teams work well with a structured approach. And typically, the first step in deciding to venture down the employee-owned (EO) path is a simple one: Conducting a feasibility study. This is a testing ground to…
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