February 25, 2025 | Lunchtime Webinar on Business Succession Planning Through Employee Ownership

Join us on February 25 from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM for an insightful Lunch & Learn Webinar focused on Business Succession Planning Through Employee Ownership, hosted in partnership with the Piedmont Triad Workforce Development Board. This event will provide key tips on business succession planning in general, explore the benefits of employee ownership as…

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February 18, 2025 | Small Business Center Network Webinar

Presented by the Small Business Center Network at Forsyth Community College Join us for a four-part online webinar series designed to equip small business owners and entrepreneurs with the knowledge and tools they need to thrive. Hosted by industry experts, these interactive sessions will cover essential topics to help businesses grow, adapt, and succeed in…

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November 12, 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, November 12 from 12:00-1:00 PM! Join us for a free 60 minute webinar to explore Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) as a tax-advantaged business succession strategy. ESOPs provide liquidity for selling shareholders while keeping…

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October 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…

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October 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. 

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August 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…

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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…

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September 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…

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August 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…

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