Impact Stories
It’s one thing to know that you want to convert to employee ownership. It’s another to know how to do it.For nearly 25 years, Iron Woman Construction has worked in the areas of trucking, civil construction, environmental services, mining infrastructure, utilities, and more. And while their status as an employee owned company didn’t become official until 2019, employee wellbeing… Continue reading How Employee Ownership Strengthened This Construction Company’s “Family First” Culture (Case Study)
When you’re wondering what’s next for your business, an ESOP is an important option to consider. Rather than going about “business as usual,” an ESOP can enable you to cultivate the right kind of relationship to your business, your employees, and your own life. At their core, ESOPs are a method of promoting employee ownership… Continue reading What Is an ESOP and How Does It Work?
If the events of the twenty-first century have made anything clear, it’s that the economy created by doing “business as usual” doesn’t work for everyone.From the Great Recession and the Occupy Wall Street movement to a global pandemic that’s left countless families struggling to get by, small business owners and their communities are often the ones who… Continue reading What are the benefits of employee ownership?
As the nation’s premier gathering on employee ownership, the NCEO’s annual conference provides an ideal opportunity to learn, network, and share your knowledge with others!Their 2019 conference will take place in Pittsburgh, PA (April 9–11, with preconference on April 8) and will build on the sold-out success of their 2018 conference in Atlanta, where over… Continue reading NCEO 2019 Employee Ownership Conference
Happy Employee Ownership Month!RMEOC presents “Marketing your Employee Owned Business” as a part of our Webinar series. We have the founder of Certified Employee Owned as our guest speaker to bring more business to your Employee Owned company. When: October 16th, at 11 am- 12 pmWhere: OnlineTHIS EVENT IS CLOSED
Recently the Main Street Employee Ownership Act (S. 2786) was passed in the Senate. Introduced by Senator Gillibrand and 6 additional co-sponsors, this bill is the culmination of many months of hard work by ASBC staff, members, and allies. It provides funding and technical assistance to help companies transition to being worker-owned. A companion bill introduced… Continue reading Worker Ownership Bill Passes the Senate
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2018 (the “Act”) was signed into law by President Trump on December 22, 2017. It is heralded as making the most significant changes in corporate taxation in the US in more than 30 years. The Act makes changes to C corporations, S corporations and other pass-through entities. Some… Continue reading How May the New Tax Act Affect Your ESOP
Date:Thursday, June 2nd, 2016Time: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Registration starts at 7:30 AM)Location: Champlain College, CCM Building, 375 Maple St, Burlington, VT 05401 Who should attend:Business owners, managers, and employees of companies interested in learning more about employee ownership;Those who work in established employee-owned companies;Entrepreneurs considering starting up a company with broadly shared ownership;Business advisors, including… Continue reading 2016 Vermont Employee Ownership Conference to be held June 2nd at Champlain College
September 21–22, 2016 :: Denver, CO About This Meeting If your company is, or is thinking of becoming an S ESOP corporation, this two-day seminar will help you identify the best practices in taking full advantage of the unique opportunities provided by this highly tax-favored way to organize a company.You will learn:Special legalities that apply… Continue reading The S Corporation ESOP Seminar
400+ inspired participants. Dozens – even hundreds – of worker cooperatives in all stages, from concept, to conversion, to growth. The U.S.’s leading lenders, funders, educators, and businesses supporting the cooperative economy. International guests bringing their wisdom and perspectives.And you. Join us for the National Worker Cooperative Conference, July 29th – July 31st in Austin, Texas. As… Continue reading Worker Cooperative National Conference
ABOUT THE SEMINAR: On April 11, Workers to Owners is hosting a seminar to move the needle forward on an exciting trend in sustainable economic development: converting existing businesses to worker ownership. This one-day event will convene leaders from around the country to troubleshoot current challenges to bringing conversions to scale, train new service providers… Continue reading WORKERS TO OWNERS 1-DAY SEMINAR
More than 50 people joined us for our inaugural Day at the Capitol. We had employee-owners from a variety of companies including: Odell Brewing Company, P&L Printing, Namasté Solar, Leevers Supermarkets, and others. Jason Wiener, an attorney that specializes in worker cooperatives was in attendance, as well as, what will become one of the largest transportation worker cooperatives… Continue reading RMEOC’s Inaugural Day at the Capitol
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