Terra Firma: Putting Ownership in Workers’ Hands
After years of running Terra Firma alone, Marty Ruddy chose employee ownership to empower his team and secure the company’s future. Since then, revenue has doubled and workers are more…
Read MoreEmployee ownership (EO) means stronger businesses, quality jobs, engaged employees, and thriving communities.
Whether you are a business owner, a worker, or an advisor supporting them, EO can transform your future.
What is EO Equals?
EO Equals is a national, member-driven campaign that promotes employee ownership as a powerful tool to strengthen small businesses and empower employees.
Representing employee ownership advocates and organizations actively working to create new employee-owners, EO Equals aims to make this model as recognizable and viable as any traditional business path.
The campaign introduces employee ownership as a rewarding exit strategy and a powerful tool to access capital, improve productivity, and reward employee dedication.
Small business owners nationwide have experienced the benefits of employee ownership.
Explore these case studies and discover what employee ownership might mean for you.
Rockman et al: Selling the Business Without Selling Out Its Legacy
When Saul Rockman sought to retire, employee ownership offered a way to preserve his company’s legacy while empowering the employees who would carry it forward.Read More
Optimax: When Success Is Something Everyone Shares
Optimax’s leaders chose employee ownership to preserve its people-first culture while securing the company’s future, giving employees a stake in success and customers confidence in the road ahead.Read More
Many of our key accounts doubled down on their relationship with Optimax. They gave us even more work. They know that their supply chain will never be compromised and can invest in what we’re doing.
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Rick Plympton
CEO of Optimax
Join the movement and a growing community of employee ownership advocates by becoming a member.
As a member, you will have access to data and tools to help articulate the benefits of EO. The campaign will also amplify your organization’s news, events, and services.
