New conversionsRhode Island coffeehouse Custom House Coffee became employee owned through a direct purchase plan. Direct purchase plans do not have the same tax benefits of ESOPs, but since they are not governed by ERISA, they are easier to establish. “Mastin said that as soon as he floated the idea to his employees of buying shares, their outlook… Continue reading March 2017 Employee Ownership News
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