Posted by:
Steve Dubb
Event to take place June 10th in Burlington
The Vermont Employee Ownership Center is hosting its annual conference in Burlington, Vermont on June 10th. The full-day conference is designed for those who want to learn more about how employee ownership can work for their business as well as members of existing employee-owned companies, including both ESOP (employee stock ownership plan) companies and worker cooperatives. Each year the conference draws dozens of representatives from Vermont’s employee-owned companies. Information on registration is available here.
The conference, which includes 19 separate workshops aims to serve a number of audiences, including: 1) business owners interested in learning more about employee ownership as an exit strategy, 2) members of existing employee-owned companies; 3) Economic development professionals; 4) Bankers, accountants, attorneys and financial planners; 5) State legislators and students; and 6) Anyone interested in employee participation or sustainable business models.
Workshop topics include:
Introduction to Employee Ownership
Hot Topics for Established ESOPs
Worker Co-ops: Challenges and Successes
Building a Culture of Engagement
Leadership in Employee-Owned Companies
Selling to an ESOP: A Step-by-Step Guide
Forming a Worker Cooperative: Start-Ups and Conversions
How an ESOP Works: An Employee’s Eye View
Jumpstart Your ESOP Committee
Leadership in Employee-Owned Companies
Business Valuation Basics
How “For Benefit” Corporations Can Strengthen Employee Ownership
Understanding Your Company’s Financial Statements
Avoiding ESOP Pitfalls and Problems
What Can Employee Ownership Mean for HR?
Internal vs. External ESOP Trustees: A Moderated Discussion
Valuation Issues in Mature ESOP Companies
Nifty Fifty: Best Ideas for Communications in Employee-Owned Companies
Healthcare, Wellness and Safety in Employee-Owned Companies