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August 2024 | NC Employee Ownership Ambassador Program

July 11, 2024

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…

August 20, 2024 | Small Business Center Network (SBCN) Webinar – Business Succession Planning with a Focus on Employee Ownership

July 11, 2024

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…

September 17, 2024 | Small Business Center Network (SBCN) Webinar – Employee Ownership Deep Dive

July 11, 2024

We are pleased to partner with the North Carolina Small Business Center Network (SBCN) to present this free webinar on Tuesday, September 17 from 12:00-1:00 PM! Learn more about one particular type of employee ownership, such as ESOPs. The presentation will highlight a business owner who chose that option, why she/he chose it, the pros…

October 15, 2024 | Small Business Center Network (SBCN) Webinar – Employee Ownership as a Way to Attract & Retain Great Employees

July 11, 2024

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. 

October 24, 2024 | NCEOC Annual Employee Ownership Celebration

July 11, 2024

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…

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September 23, 2022 | Northampton County – Protecting your business legacy: business succession and resiliency

August 29, 2022

Details: Friday, Sept. 23rd, 2022 12:00pm – 1:00pm Northampton Memorial Library: 207 W Jefferson St, Jackson, NC 27845 Cost: FREE, lunch included Employee Ownership as a Succession Planning Tool The North Carolina Employee Ownership Center (NCEOC) is hosting a workshop on succession planning for privately held businesses. Business owners have put a lot of hard…

September 22, 2022 | Martin County – Protecting your business legacy: business succession and resiliency

August 29, 2022

Details: Thursday, Sept. 22nd, 2022 12:00pm – 1:00pm (lunch included) Martin County Economic Development (NC Telecenter): 415 East Blvd #130, Williamston, NC 27892 Cost: FREE Employee Ownership as a Succession Planning Tool In partnership with Martin County Economic Development, the North Carolina Employee Ownership Center (NCEOC) is hosting a workshop on succession planning for privately…

LinkedIn live with Justin Minott of Provident 1898: Structuring Your Business for Maximum Impact with Anne-Claire Broughton

August 18, 2022

Tune in to hear NCEOC Vice Chair & Founder Anne Claire Broughton‘s conversation with Justin Minott at Provident1898!

December 8, 2021 – Employee Ownership: A strategy for business succession and resiliency

December 8, 2021

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cabarrus-industrial-lunch-learn-employee-ownership-strategies-tickets-165029328163 Date and time Wed, December 8, 2021 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT Location Cabarrus Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship 57 Union Street South Concord, NC 28025 About this event The Cabarrus Industrial Council aims to identify industry concerns and share information, resources, and ideas that are beneficial to local companies. We welcome the opportunity to…

November 12, 2021-Cooperative Planning: Exploring Co-Ops as a Startup/Succession Strategy

October 22, 2021

We talk to and learn from Raafe Purnsley, Community Outreach Coordinator at the Durham Coop Market, a member and worker owned cooperative. At the Durham Coop, Raafe engages with owners, community groups, and customers. He coordinates donations, guiding tours, hosting events, and talking about all the ways the coop is working to make the Co-op…

Succession Planning 101

June 9, 2021

Interested in learning more about succession planning and employee ownership. Join The Greater Durham Black Chamber of Commerce, Infinity Bridges, Blaise Kielar retired from Electric Violin Shop and North Carolina Emplyee Ownership Center. Click the link below to view the recording: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oOF3XcYEmaRKRbqkQq_rwVCQ3MxGxkzY/view

Employee Ownership, The Best Kept Secret in Economic Development

May 20, 2021

As an entire generation of Baby Boomer business owners look towards retirement, a group of partners has launched a valuable new resource: the North Carolina Employee Ownership Center (NCEOC). The NCEOC provides education around Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs), worker cooperatives, and Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) as strong exit options that also preserve jobs and community impacts.…

October Employee Ownership and Resilience Event

September 3, 2020

Employee Ownership and Resilience NCEOC hosted an event in October in celebration of employee ownership month. The goal was to raise awareness about NCEOC and spotlight employee-owned companies that showed resilience in the face of COVID.  We are building a movement around employee ownership as an opportunity to create quality jobs, protect businesses, and provide benefits…