Posts by North Carolina Ownership Center
September 2, 2026, 10-11 am | Beyond the Startup: New Paths to Business Ownership
Join us for the Asheville Entrepreneurship Week event Beyond the Startup: New Paths to Business Ownership on September 2, 10-11 am at Hatch Coworking in Asheville, NC. What if the next business you own is one that already exists? Join Mountain BizWorks, NCEOC, and The Industrial Commons for a conversation about entrepreneurship through acquisition, business ownership transitions,…
Read MoreSeptember 16, 2026, 5-8 pm | Post-Conference Social at Raleigh Brewing Company
Join us after the NC Business Continuity & Employee Ownership Conference for networking, food, and drinks! Do you want additional time for networking, to wait out Raleigh’s rush-hour traffic, or maybe you’re not flying out until the next day? Head 1 mile down the road and join us for the Post-Conference Social at Raleigh Brewing…
Read MoreAugust 21, 2026, 12-1 pm | B Local Triangle Graze & Grow: Business Succession Planning and Employee Ownership
From the event organizer, B Local Triangle: Join us for a B Local Triangle Graze & Grow to learn about succession planning and employee ownership. This event will provide tips on succession planning and how employee ownership, including ESOPs, Worker Cooperatives and the newer Employee Owned Trusts (EOTs), can be used for exit planning, recruiting and retention,…
Read MoreWhat is Involved in a Business Valuation?
By Rob Hilton, South Park Advisors, in collaboration with the North Carolina Employee Ownership Center One of the first steps of transitioning to an employee-ownership model, such as an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Employee-Owned Trust (EOT), or Work-Owned Cooperative, is to determine the overall value of the company. This requires a business valuation. These…
Read MoreJuly 16, 2026, 5:00-7:30 pm | Asheville Business Marketplace – Employee Ownership Options for Succession Planning
From the event organizer and host, Blank Space: This is the second in our series and the topic will be Employee Ownership Options for Succession Planning with Guest Speaker Luke Hoffman Director of Programs with the North Carolina Employee Ownership Center (NCEOC), which is the event sponsor. “Employee ownership is a succession planning tool that keeps businesses open and…
Read MoreJune 24, 2026, 12:00-1:30 pm | Rutherford County – Business Succession Planning & Employee Ownership
Why Employee Ownership Belongs in Your Startup Conversation, Not Just Your Exit Conversation
Executive Summary: Employee ownership isn’t only an exit tool for owners ready to retire. It’s also a way to launch a new business, build a stronger culture from day one, and free up capital for entrepreneurs ready to start something new. The earlier founders think about ownership, the more options they have later. The exit…
Read MoreJune 24, 2026, 4:30 pm | Small Business Majority Webinar – Employee ownership explained: A guide for North Carolinian small businesses
Curious about employee ownership, but not sure where to start? Join us June 24 at 4:30 pm for this FREE virtual event. This webinar will share an introductory guide designed to help small businesses understand what it is and what type of ownership might make sense for you. You’ll learn about key models, how employee…
Read MoreJune 24, 2026, 12 pm | ECU Crisp Small Business Resource Center Webinar – Overview of Employee Ownership Models
This webinar will provide an overview of the 3 primary forms of employee ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs), Worker Cooperatives, and Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs). Employee Ownership is a succession option offering fair market value and potential tax benefits, while honoring your legacy and increasing employee recruitment and retention. Additionally, a partial sale is…
Read MoreWhich Type of Employee Ownership Is Right for Your Business?
Which Model Is Right for You? How to Choose Between an ESOP, Worker Cooperative, or EOT You’ve done the hard work. Now comes the real decision. In Part 1 of this series, you saw why employee ownership deserves a serious look alongside traditional exit paths. In Part 2, you worked through the internal checklist —…
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