events

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2025 | NC Employee Ownership Ambassador Program

enero 29, 2025

Please register now for our next four week cohort (2025 dates coming soon). 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 experience working with or at employee-owned businesses,…

February 18, 2025 | Small Business Center Network Webinar

enero 29, 2025

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…

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

enero 29, 2025

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…

May 22, 2025 | Small Business Center Network Webinar

enero 29, 2025

Presented by the Small Business Center Network at Forsyth Community College Our four-part online webinar series continues, providing small business owners and entrepreneurs with essential knowledge and tools for success. Each session is led by industry experts, offering practical strategies, valuable insights, and interactive Q&A opportunities. ? Upcoming Webinar Dates: ? Time: 12:00 PM ?…

August 19, 2025 | Small Business Center Network Webinar

enero 29, 2025

Presented by the Small Business Center Network at Forsyth Community College There?s still time to be part of our Small Business Success Webinar Series! If you missed our earlier sessions, don?t worry?you can still gain valuable insights from industry experts in our upcoming webinars. These interactive sessions provide practical strategies and expert guidance to help…

October 16, 2025 | NCEOC Annual Employee Ownership Celebration

enero 29, 2025

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 the entrepreneurs and employees who…

November 6, 2025 | Small Business Center Network Webinar

enero 29, 2025

Presented by the Small Business Center Network at Forsyth Community College There?s still one more chance to join our Small Business Success Webinar Series! If you missed our previous sessions, don?t miss this final opportunity to gain expert insights and practical strategies to help your business grow. ? Final Webinar Date: ? Time: 12:00 PM…

PAST

Succession Planning 101

junio 9, 2021

Interested in learning more about succession planning and employee ownership. Join The Greater Durham Black Chamber of Commerce, Infinity Bridges, Blaise Kielar retired from Electric Violin Shop and North Carolina Emplyee Ownership Center. Click the link below to view the recording: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oOF3XcYEmaRKRbqkQq_rwVCQ3MxGxkzY/view

Employee Ownership, The Best Kept Secret in Economic Development

mayo 20, 2021

As an entire generation of Baby Boomer business owners look towards retirement, a group of partners has launched a valuable new resource: the North Carolina Employee Ownership Center (NCEOC). The NCEOC provides education around Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs), worker cooperatives, and Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) as strong exit options that also preserve jobs and community impacts.…

Evento sobre la propiedad y la resiliencia de empleados

septiembre 3, 2020

El NCEOC (siglas en inglés) organizó un evento en octubre para celebrar el mes de propiedad de los empleados. El objetivo era crear conciencia sobre el NCEOC y destacar a las empresas propiedad de los empleados que se mantuvieron resistentes frente al COVID. Estamos construyendo un movimiento en torno a la propiedad de empleados como una oportunidad para crear empleos de calidad, proteger a los negocios y proporcionar beneficios...