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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…
July 14, 2026 | Advisors’ Edge: Overview of Employee Ownership Models for CPAs & Exit Planners (1 hr CE credit)
Tuesday, July 14th from 1-2 pm This virtual training will review how you can support your clients in 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,…
September 16, 2026 | NC Employee Ownership Conference 2026
Registration is open! NCEOC will be hosting the first-ever NC 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 a conference overview,…
October 15, 2026 | NCEOC Annual Employee Ownership Celebration
Save the date! NCEOC’s 2026 Annual Employee Ownership Celebration will be on October 15 from 4-6 pm at the employee-owned O.Henry Hotel in Greensboro, NC. Registration will open in the spring of 2026. Additional details to come.
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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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…
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…
October 16, 2025 | NCEOC Annual Employee Ownership Celebration
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…
November 10, 2025 | NCEOC Exit Pro Series
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…
November 13, 2025 | SBCN Webinar – Worker Cooperative Deep Dive
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.…
August 19, 2025 | SBCN Webinar – ESOP Deep Dive 2025
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.…
July 18, 2025 | Lunch & Learn: Unlocking Employee Ownership for Your Clients
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…
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