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In this final report on our research into the relationship between employee ownership and sustainability, we detail our methodology, our findings, and questions for further research.
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There is movement afoot in the ESOP marketplace to create scaled capital institutions that can drive the conversion of privately held businesses into employee owned companies and compete with conventional financing sources.
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A proposal to scale employee ownership by launching $100 billion in federal loan guarantees could transform the economy.
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It will be easier for worker co-ops to acquire loans under the new policy of limited guarantees.
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Proposed model could provide a vehicle for investors to finance worker-centric employee ownership conversions.
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Some simple requirements could ensure that employee-owned firms seeking certification are controlled by people of color.
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