Employee ownership expert and author of “The Citizen’s Share” on the sale of New Belgium.
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Corey Rosen: ESOP companies face the same pressures and opportunities all companies do
While it would be nice for the ESOP community to retain its great companies permanently, that is not a realistic goal unless employee owners are willing to forego potentially significant economic returns or market opportunities.
Continue ReadingBerkeley Revises Loan Requirements to Help Finance Employee Ownership
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.
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