Posts by Anne-Claire
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 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…
Read MoreFour Reasons to Join the Employee Ownership Ambassador Program
It’s estimated that 75% of privately held businesses don’t have a plan for who will own them when the founders or current leaders retire. We designed the Employee Ownership Ambassador Program to introduce the idea of employee ownership as a business succession option that has great benefits for business owners, employees, and communities. This program…
Read MoreNCEOC’s Equity Focus Featured in Aspen Institute Profile
The Aspen Institute recently released a report profiling the important work of the North Carolina Employee Ownership Center (NCEOC) and our key role as the first state center supported by the Employee Ownership Expansion Network (EOX). Wealth inequality and the Silver Tsunami of retiring Baby Boomer business owners are pressing issues in our state. One…
Read MoreNorth Carolina Employee Ownership Center Launches Ambassador Program in Minnesota with Help from $100,000 AllState Foundation Grant
DURHAM, N.C.–The North Carolina Employee Ownership Center (NCEOC) is thrilled to announce its receipt of a substantial $100,000 grant from the AllState Foundation, further propelling its mission to champion employee ownership and contribute to closing the racial wealth gap in Minnesota and North Carolina. This grant aims to protect jobs, increase community wealth, and foster…
Read MoreOctober 25, 2023 | Ownership Matters: 2023 Celebration of Employee Ownership!
Details: Wednesday, Oct. 25th, 2023 4:00pm – 6:00pm Footnote Coffee & Cocktails, 634 W 4th St STE 120, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 Cost: FREE (optional donation) Step into the spotlight with us and immerse yourself in the festivities of Employee Ownership Month! 🎉 As October unfolds, we’re excited to honor the latest wave of employee-owned companies…
Read MoreSeptember 20, 2023 | Small Business Center Network (SBCN) Webinar: Exploring Employee Ownership & Succession Strategies for Small Businesses
As a business owner, what will your legacy be? Join the North Carolina Employee Ownership Center (NCEOC) to explore succession planning and dive into how selling to your employees via an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), worker cooperative, or Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) can be utilized to increase employee recruitment & retention, protect jobs, increase…
Read MoreAugust 17, 2023 | Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber of Commerce Lunch & Learn: Employee Ownership Succession Planning
As a business owner, what will your legacy be? Join the North Carolina Employee Ownership Center (NCEOC) to explore succession planning and dive into how selling to your employees via an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), worker cooperative, or Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) can be utilized to increase employee recruitment & retention, protect jobs, increase…
Read MoreJune 22, 2023 | Virtual Lunch & Learn: Employee Ownership Succession Planning
As a business owner, what will your legacy be? Join the North Carolina Employee Ownership Center (NCEOC) to explore succession planning and dive into how selling to your employees via an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), worker cooperative, or Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) can be utilized to increase employee recruitment & retention, protect jobs, increase community…
Read MoreMay 9, 2023 | Winston-Salem Black Chamber of Commerce Road To Business Resilience: Exploring Employee Ownership & Succession Strategies for Small Businesses
The North Carolina Employee Ownership Center (NCEOC) will be leading a training for the Winston-Salem Black Chamber of Commerce’s (WSBCC) Road to Business Resilience Training about succession planning and how selling to your employees via an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), worker cooperative, or Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) can be utilized to increase employee recruitment…
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