How Employee Ownership Benefits Communities
Economic Stability
Employee-owned businesses are more likely to stay open, ensuring job security and long-term investment in the local economy.
Local Business Preservation
As baby boomers retire, many businesses face closure. Converting these businesses to employee ownership keeps them rooted in the community.
Empowered Workers
When workers have a say in decision-making, workplaces become more democratic, inclusive, and sustainable.
How Communities Can Get Involved
Share information about employee ownership with local business owners and community leaders.
Buy from worker-owned businesses and advocate for cooperative development in your area.
Encourage city officials and policymakers to implement incentives for employee-owned businesses.
Partner with Us
RMEOC works hand-in-hand with local governments, nonprofits, and economic development groups to advance employee ownership as a tool for community growth and resilience. By partnering with us, your organization can help preserve local businesses, create long-term job stability, and support sustainable economic development.
Let’s Build a More Inclusive Economy Together
If you're a community leader, local organizer, or someone passionate about keeping businesses locally owned, we want to hear from you. Contact us today to explore how we can work together to bring the benefits of employee ownership to your neighborhood.
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