It will be easier for worker co-ops to acquire loans under the new policy of limited guarantees.
Continue ReadingCan a Private Equity Fund Model Help Scale Employee Ownership?
Proposed model could provide a vehicle for investors to finance worker-centric employee ownership conversions.
Continue ReadingEmployee-Owned Firms Should be Eligible for Minority Certification
Some simple requirements could ensure that employee-owned firms seeking certification are controlled by people of color.
Continue ReadingMillennials at Employee-Owned Firms More Ready for Retirement
New ESCA survey data shows ESOP employees are more financially secure.
Continue ReadingA Promising Path to Growing the Employee Owned Economy: Acquisitions by Existing ESOPs
ESOPs are far more successful in acquiring and integrating new businesses than traditional firms, according to new research.
Continue ReadingEmployee Ownership as a Business Retention Strategy
For cities, employee ownership offers opportunity to retain local businesses.
Continue ReadingB Corp Champions Retreat Highlighted Employee Ownership
Fifty by Fifty joined mission-led employee-owned companies to shine spotlight on benefits of employee ownership.
Continue ReadingFor Co-op Conversions, It’s All in the Timing
To grow employee ownership, impact investors, foundations, and other agencies must consider business lifecycle.
Continue ReadingCooperative Industry Requests Congressional Hearing on SBA Loans
Small Business Administration report offers no alternatives to the personal guarantee.
Continue ReadingThe North Carolina Employee Ownership Center Launches
New resource to help baby boomer-owned businesses
with succession planning.
