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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…

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…

Thursday, February 5th from 1-2 pm This virtual training will review how you can support your clients selling their business at market rates to their employees through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Worker Cooperative, or a newer model called an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). 1 hour of CE credit for NASBA, CFP, EPI-CEPA, and…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

Presented by the Small Business Center Network at Forsyth Community College and NCEOC Topic: ESOP Deep Dive 2025 Description: Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) can be a great option for business owners looking to retire. Come hear the basics of an ESOP as well as the experience of a business owner that went this route.…

Date: Friday, July 18th Time: 12:30pm – 1:30 pmLocation: The Winston-Salem Foundation | 751 West 4th Street #200 Winston-Salem, NC 27101 Half of the privately held businesses in North Carolina are owned by baby boomers. As our local business landscape is shifting, your clients may be facing retirement. There is one way to support your…