A Message from Minsun Ji, RMEOC’s New Executive Director
Meet our new Executive Director.
Fancy Tiger Crafts: Local Denver Craft Shop Becomes Worker-Owned
Fancy Tiger Craft’s new co-op members. Jaime Jennings and Amber Corcoran started Fancy Tiger Crafts nearly 15 years ago with the vision of an all-encompassing local craft store. After a decade and a half of running the business nonstop, Jennings and Corcoran decided they were ready to take a step back from the craft shop.…
“They won’t allow it” by Bill Kirton
Colorado Gives Day provides Coloradans with the opportunity to exercise two of the “better angels of our nature,” gratitude and generosity. A recent visit to my pharmacy presented me with a vivid example of why I should donate to The Rocky Mountain Employee Ownership Center during the 2021 drive. My response will be to contribute…
The San Luis Valley Language Justice Cooperative: Empowering people through language
For Erica Maldonado and Diego Pons, co-founder-owners of the San Luis Valley (SLV) Language Justice Cooperative, being bilingual wasn’t always a good thing. This sentiment changed, however, when they learned to leverage their bilingualism in a way that advanced them professionally and allowed them to fulfil a need within their community. Pons and Maldonado met…
3rd Annual Hill Climb, March 1, 2018
Some of the highlights from out Hill Climb event.[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] DESCRIPTION Last year’s Annual Hill Climb resulted in the passing of House Bill 1214 with bipartisan support! Join us in 2018 as we educate our representatives and advocate for employee ownership in our state. When: March 1, 2018 Who: Business owners, Employee owners, Employee ownership champions,…
Online Seminar, Ownership Culture: How to Build It & Sustain It (Jan 10, 2018)
Online Seminar, Ownership Culture: How to Build It & Sustain It What is the key to greater returns and higher employee satisfaction? A company culture where everyone owns it! In this webinar, you will learn how to • Create a culture of ownership now for a smooth succession later • Harness your employees’ insight and creativity to spur innovation…
RMEOC Social: Downtown Denver Walk
RMEOC Social — Downtown Denver Walk Let’s go on a walk! Join RMEOC and employee-owned Walk2Connect as we explore downtown Denver, ending at Confluence park with wine and cheese. When: Thursday, June 29, 5-7pm Where: TBD Our walk may take us by the offices of one or more employee-owned companies. RSVP on Facebook or by…
Worker-Owned Co-ops Walk
Worker Owned Co-op Walk In partnership with the Rocky Mountain Employee Ownership Center, Walk2Connect will host a conversational walk on the ins and outs of worker-owned cooperative businesses. We will discuss examples of traditional and innovative organizations here in Colorado and beyond. Bring your questions, ideas and a notebook. We will walk Boulder residential sidewalks, the Boulder…
RMEOC Hill Climb
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Do you feel concerned about the political climate? Do you want to be a part of a solution that has support across party lines? Baby boomers own 60 percent of all U.S. businesses, and as they begin to retire, RMEOC sees the opportunity for employees to become owners. Employee ownership spreads equity so that all…
Employee Ownership Experts: Legal and Financial Panel
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Considering employee ownership? Let the experts help out! Join us on January 18, 2017 for our third breakfast workshop, cosponsored by Denver’s Office of Economic Development. CORPORATE CO-SPONSOR: Our experts are some of leading lawyers and CPAs for employee ownership, including Jason Wiener, Jason Wiener P.C. Lucas Denberg of Zick Business Advisors, Doug Dell of KeyBank…