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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…

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…

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. 

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…

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…

As a business owner, what will your legacy be? Join the North Carolina Employee Ownership Center (NCEOC) to learn more about a tax-advantaged succession strategy, the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). ESOPs can give a selling owner fair market value for their business, allow employees to build wealth, and keep jobs rooted in the local…

Details: Wednesday, Oct. 25th, 2023 4:00pm – 6:00pm Footnote Coffee & Cocktails, 634 W 4th St STE 120, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 Cost: FREE (optional donation) Step into the spotlight with us and immerse yourself in the festivities of Employee Ownership Month! 🎉 As October unfolds, we’re excited to honor the latest wave of employee-owned companies…

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…

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…

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 community…