The North Carolina Employee Ownership Center (NCEOC) is on a mission to protect jobs, increase community wealth, and create a more vibrant, inclusive economy through the power of employee ownership. For the past five years, we have played a vital role in fostering economic empowerment across the state of North Carolina.
We fulfill our mission by sharing success stories, building partnerships with companies, individuals, and nonprofits, and offering educational resources around employee-ownership models and logistics. This impact report highlights our achievements over the past five years.
Guided Successful Transitions to Employee Ownership
Over the past five years, we have significantly contributed to transforming businesses into employee ownership models. We have facilitated 60 referrals, conducted 23 one-on-one intakes, and assisted with the successful transitions of 6 companies, resulting in 170 new employee-owners.
This achievement underscores our commitment to fostering sustainable business models that empower employees and strengthen communities. Congratulations to each of those companies and all their employees! Learn more about these and other great employee owned companies in North Carolina on our Stories page.
Empowered Change Agents through the Employee Ownership Ambassador Program
Our Employee Ownership Ambassador Program has successfully graduated 5 cohorts with 82 participants, which included business owners, economic developers, legal experts, financial advisors, and Chambers of Commerce leaders.
This program provides an immersive experience into the transformative world of employee ownership, offering participants the unique opportunity to learn from seasoned experts and peers. This initiative has helped professionals integrate employee ownership principles into their work, driving positive change across the business landscape.
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Educated People on Employee-Ownership Topics
We have reached a broad audience through our educational events, with over 979 attendees participating in both virtual and in-person sessions over the last five years.
Additionally, we have expanded our influence through 66 speaking engagements, sharing our insights and expertise at partner organization events. This outreach effort has solidified our role as a key player in the employee ownership movement.
Thanks to Our Major Funders
None of these achievements would be possible without the generous support of our generous donors. Special thanks to:
- Winston Salem Foundation
- Dogwood
- Allstate Foundation
- Z Smith Reynolds Foundation
- la ciudad de Durham
- Fehsenfeld Foundation
- Coastal Credit Union Foundation
- Democracy At Work Institute
- Salem Fabrication Technologies Group
- Red de Expansión de la Propiedad de Empleados
Their contributions have been instrumental in our success. You can get involved with our mission by donating to support our programming.
Cheers to the Next Five Years!
The past five years have been a journey of growth, impact, and empowerment. As we look to the future, we are inspired to continue our efforts in promoting employee ownership as a means to build resilient businesses, vibrant communities, and an inclusive economy.
But we need your help. Please consider giving to NCEOC this year, so we can continue to complete all of our hard work in 2025 and beyond.
Together ? with the support of our participants, partners, and funders ? we are paving the way for a brighter, more equitable future.
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