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SUMMARY:Why Boutique Consultancies Are Ideal for Employee Ownership Transitions
DESCRIPTION:Join Project Equity and Strategic Inflection Advisory for a discussion of how boutique consultancies are uniquely placed to help small business owners prepare their businesses for sale. \nWe will discuss various options for succession strategies—including employee ownership transitions—with education on the forms of employee ownership and their unique benefits to selling owners\, workers\, and their communities. \n  \nPresenters:\n\nMary Dombrowski\, Strategic Inflection Advisory\nMegan Gordon\, Project Equity\n\n  \n  \n  \nClick here to register for this event
URL:https://eoequals.org/events/why-boutique-consultancies-are-ideal-for-employee-ownership-transitions/
CATEGORIES:In-person event
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SUMMARY:Building Prosperity: Employee Ownership for Chicago’s Industrial Sector and Communities
DESCRIPTION:Project Equity and Revolution Institute invite you to a citywide convening focused on how employee ownership can support business succession\, retention\, and long-term resilience across Chicago’s manufacturing sector. \nAs thousands of industrial business owners approach retirement\, Chicago faces an urgent need for practical\, turnkey succession strategies to keep companies operating and growing in the communities they serve. Employee ownership offers a proven\, market-tested solution—one that preserves long-standing firms\, protects good manufacturing jobs\, rewards workers\, and keeps dollars circulating locally. \nOn Thursday\, February 26th\, at Make City Incubator\, we hope you will join us to learn more about Project Equity and Revolution Institute’s joint initiative to help manufacturing businesses stay rooted in Chicago and thrive through employee ownership. \n  \n  \nClick here to register for this event
URL:https://eoequals.org/events/building-prosperity-employee-ownership-for-chicagos-industrial-sector-and-communities/
LOCATION:Make City Incubator\, 320 N. Damen Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person event
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SUMMARY:Co-op Conversion Jumpstart
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an interactive and practical session designed to help business owners explore the process\, benefits\, and practical steps of transitioning to employee ownership through a cooperative model. Childcare will be provided. \n\n\n  \nPresenters:\n\n\n\nDonna Sky\, Sr. Manager of Business Engagement & Partnerships\, Project Equity\nSam Brownell\, Founder & Succession Advisor\, Stratus Business Advisors\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \nClick here to register for this event
URL:https://eoequals.org/events/coop-conversion-jumpstart/
LOCATION:Montgomery County Dept. of Environmental Production\, 2425 Reedie Drive\, 4th floor\, Wheaton\, MD\, 20902\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person event
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SUMMARY:EO Advantage: Unlocking Employee Ownership for Your Clients
DESCRIPTION:Over half of all U.S. business owners are 55 or older\, and the looming “Silver Tsunami” of retirements is expected to impact nearly 2.9 million businesses. Yet selling a business is no easy feat—only 20% find a buyer\, and less than 30% transition to the next generation. That leaves over half of these businesses at risk of closure. Employee ownership offers a compelling alternative—one that checks key boxes for exiting owners\, including liquidity\, legacy\, and fair valuation\, while preserving local jobs and community-rooted businesses. While the Silver Tsunami presents real risks to business continuity\, it also creates opportunity. This session will equip exit planners and business advisors with insights into employee ownership as a practical\, profitable succession strategy—and a way to stand out in a competitive advisory landscape. \nLearning objectives:\n\nUnderstand why employee ownership is especially timely in today’s business landscape\nLearn how to incorporate employee ownership into your advisory practice\nExplore the key steps involved in an employee ownership transition and how to identify if a company is  a fit for a transition\nGet familiar with the three primary models of broad-based employee ownership: ESOPs\, worker cooperatives\, and employee ownership trusts\nIdentify next steps and resources for deepening your knowledge or supporting client transitions\n\n  \nPanelists:\n\n\n\nStacey Smith\, Head of Programs\, Project Equity\nZarin Kresge\, Associate Director of Learning Products\, Project Equity\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \nClick here to register for this event
URL:https://eoequals.org/events/eo-advantage-unlocking-eo/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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LOCATION:https://eoequals.org/events/eo-advantage-unlocking-eo/
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SUMMARY:Demystifying Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs)
DESCRIPTION:Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) are one of the fastest-growing ways for business owners to transition their company—but if you’re like many people\, you still have more questions than answers. That’s why we’re hosting this expert webinar to dive deeper into the developing world of EOTs. \nWe’ll cover some of the most common questions we get about EOTs and explore: \n\nWhat an EOT is\nWhat employee benefits and ownership can look like\nPathways to financing an EOT transition\nReal-world examples from companies that have transitioned to an EOT\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to discover how EO can transform your workforce! \nPanelists:\n\n\n\nDavid Gray\, Director of Client Services\, Project Equity\nMegan Gordon\, Senior Manager of Business Engagement & Partnerships\, Project Equity\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \nClick here to register for this event
URL:https://eoequals.org/events/demystifying-eots/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Project Equity":MAILTO:dallas@project-equity.org
LOCATION:https://eoequals.org/events/demystifying-eots/
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SUMMARY:Determining Your Business Value
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is part of a three-week series that covers exit options\, valuation basics\, and expert advice to prepare you for a smooth exit. Whether you’re planning to sell\, pass down\, or restructure\, this program will provide the guidance you need to make informed decisions for a successful transition. \n\nDetermining Your Business Value\nUnderstanding what your business is worth is essential to a successful transition. In this session\, we’ll dive into the core valuation methods—asset-based\, income-based\, and market-based—and discuss how buyers view business value\, along with steps you can take to improve valuation readiness. \n \n\n  \nClick here to register for this event
URL:https://eoequals.org/events/determining-your-business-value/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250917T120000
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SUMMARY:Understanding Types of Employee Ownership
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is part of a three-week series that covers exit options\, valuation basics\, and expert advice to prepare you for a smooth exit. Whether you’re planning to sell\, pass down\, or restructure\, this program will provide the guidance you need to make informed decisions for a successful transition. \n\nUnderstanding Types of Employee Ownership\nExplore the various forms of employee ownership and how they can serve as succession strategies. This session will introduce you to the basics of Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs)\, Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs)\, and Worker Cooperatives\, including their structures\, benefits\, and considerations for implementation. \n \n\n  \nClick here to register for this event
URL:https://eoequals.org/events/understanding-types-of-employee-ownership/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250910T120000
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SUMMARY:Beginning the Exit Process
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is part of a three-week series that covers exit options\, valuation basics\, and expert advice to prepare you for a smooth exit. Whether you’re planning to sell\, pass down\, or restructure\, this program will provide the guidance you need to make informed decisions for a successful transition. \n\nBeginning the Exit Process\nHave you thought about exiting your business\, but are not sure where to start? This session will guide you through the early stages of exit planning. We’ll cover the key exit strategies—whether selling to an outside buyer\, passing the business to family\, or transitioning to employees—and provide tools\, resources\, and important questions to help you begin charting your path forward. \n  \n \n  \nClick here to register for this event
URL:https://eoequals.org/events/beginning-the-exit-process/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T140000
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SUMMARY:ExitPro 101: Employee Ownership for Small Business Advisors and Accountants
DESCRIPTION:This online course will explore the many advantages of being informed and ready to recommend employee ownership exit options for their small business owner clients when appropriate.   \nThis session is specifically tailored to accounting\, tax\, and lending professionals to provide a closer look on private company transitions and advisory support needed when business owners sell their business to their employees.  We’ll also discuss financing options and tax implications unique to worker cooperatives as an owner business exit strategy.  The session will provide several case studies of successful worker-cooperative transitions.  \nNon-members\, register for free using this promo code: PE-VIP99$ \nPresenter:\n\nStacey Smith\, Senior Vice President & Head of Programs\, Project Equity\n\n  \nClick here to register for this event
URL:https://eoequals.org/events/exitpro-101-employee-ownership-for-small-business-advisors-and-accountants/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Attract & Keep Top Talent—Why Employee Ownership is the Key
DESCRIPTION:Finding and keeping top talent is harder than ever\, but there’s a powerful\, often-overlooked solution: employee ownership (EO). EO is when a company’s employees own at least 30% of its shares\, creating a culture of commitment\, engagement and long-term retention. \nIn this webinar roundtable\, we’ll explore today’s toughest hiring and retention challenges and show how employee ownership can give your company a competitive edge. You’ll also hear a real-life example of a business that’s used EO to attract and keep top talent. \nJoin us to hear a discussion about:\n\nThe biggest hiring and retention challenges businesses face today.\nHow employee ownership makes companies more attractive to job seekers.\nA real-world example of a business thriving with an EO model.\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to discover how EO can transform your workforce! \nPanelists:\n\nDavid Gray\, Director of Client Services\, Project Equity\nMichelle Nye\, Head of Co-op Development\, Atthowe Fine Art Services\nLiza Sánchez\, Owner\, 8 Bridges Talent Partners\n\n  \nClick here to register for this event
URL:https://eoequals.org/events/attract-keep-top-talent-why-employee-ownership-is-the-key/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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LOCATION:https://eoequals.org/events/attract-keep-top-talent-why-employee-ownership-is-the-key/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T150000
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SUMMARY:Succession Planning and Employee Ownership for Bakeries Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join The Retail Bakers of America and Project Equity for an interactive webinar specifically designed for bakery owners to explore how employee ownership can help you sell your business while attracting and retaining talented staff. Whether you’re ready to retire and sell now\, or wish to remain involved as a future employee-owner\, employee ownership offers a unique solution that benefits both you and your team. \nIn this session\, we’ll cover: \n\nHow employee ownership works\nKey factors to assess readiness for this transition\nHow to finance the sale and make it affordable for everyone\n\nPresented by:\nMegan Gordon\, Project Equity \nMegan Gordon serves as the Outbound Business Engagement and Partnerships Manager with Project Equity. She brings a wealth of experience in fostering the growth and development of small businesses across diverse sectors such as food\, hospitality\, biotechnology\, and coworking spaces. Megan has helped open a small independent café and served as the first general manager of a restaurant specializing in elevated macaroni and cheese in the San Francisco Bay Area. She has a culinary arts degree from Santa Barbara City College\, and roughly a decade in the food service industry including front and back of the house\, as well as catering.  At Project Equity\, Megan taps her passion for improving outcomes for small businesses to her role every day. \nPricing:\n\nRBA Members: FREE\nNon-Members: $15
URL:https://eoequals.org/events/succession-planning-and-employee-ownership-for-bakeries-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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LOCATION:https://eoequals.org/events/succession-planning-and-employee-ownership-for-bakeries-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T173000
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SUMMARY:Employee ownership for B Corps: A more sustainable future
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an important in person event to learn how employee ownership could help you deepen impact and attract and retain the best team for a more sustainable future. We’ll discuss how these transitions work\, readiness factors and how sales are financed. Employee ownership transitions can also provide an exit path for owners if they are looking to exit the company now or in future. \nThe event will feature an interview with employee owners at Bluedog Design: An Employee Owned B Corp \nPresented by B Local Illinois and Project Equity in partnership with Bluedog Design
URL:https://eoequals.org/events/employee-ownership-for-b-corps-a-more-sustainable-future/
LOCATION:Bluedog Design\, 403 N Carpenter St\, Chicago\, I\, 60642\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Project Equity":MAILTO:dallas@project-equity.org
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