With consolidation threatening his industry, Atthowe resisted the pressures to sell to larger corporations. He preserved the company’s independence and secured the livelihoods of his employees by selling the business to them.
A legacy of art, community and ownership: remembering Scott Atthowe Read More »
We recently interviewed Lumber Trader’s CEO, Danny Steiger. In this conversation, Steiger talks about the company’s path to employee ownership, the experience of the selling owners, and the importance of educating employees about how their employee ownership model works. Lumber Traders is an employee-owned lumber and building supply company in Port Angeles, WA. The company
Companies seen as too small for an ESOP are a “neglected niche”—an untapped opportunity for business advisors.
Unlocking the neglected niche: new employee ownership strategies for advisors Read More »
Project Equity has been helping business owners for the past 10 years sell their businesses to their employees—either through a worker cooperative, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) or an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). We are celebrating our 10th anniversary by sharing 10 reasons you should consider selling to your employees in our business owner
Diane Ives, former fund advisor for the Kendeda Fund, reflects on Project Equity’s unique role in the employee ownership ecosystem.
A decade of wealth-building strategy at Project Equity Read More »
A new research brief by Senior Client Services Manager, Oyindamola “Alicia” Ijewere, investigates the decision-making factors influencing Black small business owners considering transitioning to worker cooperatives.
Exploring pathways to worker cooperatives for Black business owners Read More »
October is employee ownership month. We will be amplifying the voices of employee owners and advocates from around the country. Add your voice.
Celebrate Employee Ownership Month with Project Equity Read More »
