The Washington Center for Employee Ownership (WACEO) is an initiative to catalyze EO across the state by raising awareness, building on existing practitioner capacity and expanding access to capital. The WACEO is being developed by the longtime EO champion Whatcom Community Foundation, with support from Project Equity. This center will join a growing number of […]
The Employee Ownership Catalyst Fund, Project Equity’s fund dedicated to providing flexible capital to businesses transitioning to employee ownership, has reached nearly $6M in committed capital. Since its launch timed with Labor Day in 2021, six businesses ranging from entertainment and food to education consulting have received financing for their transitions. The fund was designed
EO Catalyst Fund reaches nearly $6M in capital to aid in transitioning businesses Read More »
Ten years ago today, Project Equity officially launched! We are marking our first decade with a year-long celebration, including a series of reflections and activities. If you are reading this, you are part of our journey, and we hope you will celebrate with us. At Project Equity, we spend most of our time focused on
Employee Ownership Then and Now — a 10 Year Look Back Read More »
Recognizing the important role that business advisors play in influencing whether business owners learn about or seriously consider employee ownership, Project Equity has developed learning products that provide continuing education credits for exit planners and financial advisors. We are proud to announce that these products are accredited by the two leading exit planning organizations (Exit
Exit planners and financial advisors can now earn CE credit from Project Equity Read More »
