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October 22, 2026, 12-3 pm | Employee Ownership & Business Continuity: Overview & WNC Stories (Hybrid Event)
Join us virtually or at Hatch Coworking in Asheville, NC, to learn about employee ownership options and hear directly from WNC employee-owned companies! This FREE hybrid event (lunch included!) will be on October 22nd from 12:00-3:00 pm in Asheville, NC, at Hatch Coworking. We welcome business owners, advisors (see below: CLE/CE credit available 12-1 pm),…
October 15, 2026 | NCEOC Annual Employee Ownership Celebration
Registration is now open for NCEOC’s 2026 Annual Employee Ownership Celebration! Wednesday, October 15 · 4–6 pmO.Henry Hotel, Greensboro, NC — itself an employee-owned business Each year, this celebration brings together business leaders, employee-owned companies, owners exploring a transition to employee ownership, advocates, and community members who share a commitment to advancing worker ownership. This…
2026 Cohorts | NC Employee Ownership Ambassador Program Webinar Series
Future 2026 cohort dates are TBD Register now to be notified when dates are set 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…
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September 2, 2026, 10-11 am | Beyond the Startup: New Paths to Business Ownership
Join us for the Asheville Entrepreneurship Week event Beyond the Startup: New Paths to Business Ownership on September 2, 10-11 am at Hatch Coworking in Asheville, NC. What if the next business you own is one that already exists? Join Mountain BizWorks, NCEOC, and The Industrial Commons for a conversation about entrepreneurship through acquisition, business ownership transitions,…
September 16, 2026, 5-8 pm | Post-Conference Social at Raleigh Brewing Company
Join us after the NC Business Continuity & Employee Ownership Conference for networking, food, and drinks! Do you want additional time for networking, to wait out Raleigh’s rush-hour traffic, or maybe you’re not flying out until the next day? Head 1 mile down the road and join us for the Post-Conference Social at Raleigh Brewing…
August 21, 2026, 12-1 pm | B Local Triangle Graze & Grow: Business Succession Planning and Employee Ownership
From the event organizer, B Local Triangle: Join us for a B Local Triangle Graze & Grow to learn about succession planning and employee ownership. This event will provide tips on succession planning and how employee ownership, including ESOPs, Worker Cooperatives and the newer Employee Owned Trusts (EOTs), can be used for exit planning, recruiting and retention,…
July 16, 2026, 5:00-7:30 pm | Asheville Business Marketplace – Employee Ownership Options for Succession Planning
From the event organizer and host, Blank Space: This is the second in our series and the topic will be Employee Ownership Options for Succession Planning with Guest Speaker Luke Hoffman Director of Programs with the North Carolina Employee Ownership Center (NCEOC), which is the event sponsor. “Employee ownership is a succession planning tool that keeps businesses open and…
June 24, 2026, 4:30 pm | Small Business Majority Webinar – Employee ownership explained: A guide for North Carolinian small businesses
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…
June 24, 2026, 12 pm | ECU Crisp Small Business Resource Center Webinar – Overview of Employee Ownership Models
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…
September 16, 2026 | NC Business Continuity & Employee Ownership Conference 2026
Registration is open! NCEOC will be hosting the first-ever NC Business Continuity & Employee Ownership Conference on September 16, 2026, at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh, NC. Registration is $25 and includes lunch. Conference sessions will include topics for existing employee-owned companies, companies interested in employee ownership, municipalities, and advisors. See the flyer below for…
February 5, 2026 | ExitPro: Overview of Employee Ownership Models for CPAs & Exit Planners (1 hr CE credit)
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…
October 21, 2025 | From Founder to Future: Discussing Employee Ownership with John Abrams
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…
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