Succession Planning — ESOP and Worker Owned Cooperatives Resources

Be sure to take a listen to Sue’s interview that aired on KMOJ Morning Show in celebration of Employee Ownership Month. It was great hearing her thoughts about Employee Ownership Month and what it means as an employee-owned business!

PodcastsMelissa SwinkOctober 15, 2022Succession Planning

3 Questions Every Business Owner Needs to Address in Their Succession Plan

When it comes to succession planning, most business owners probably realize there are many important factors at play. But what exactly do they need to address during the process, and what questions must they answer to execute a successful transition?

ArticleMelissa SwinkSeptember 14, 2022Succession Planning

Succession Searching Out the Culture That Matches Your Objectives

Roger Ryberg presents on succession planning at NCEO conference.

WebinarMelissa SwinkMay 10, 2022Succession Planning, ESOP

Rainbow Treecare Testimonial

When Rainbow Treecare started back in 1976, protecting elms from Dutch Elm disease, it was unexpected that one day we would be comprised of 7 companies working together.

TestimonialsMelissa SwinkApril 26, 2022Succession Planning, ESOP

Nina Hale Testimonial

Learn both why and how Nina Hale, the former owner of Nina Hale, Inc. in Minnesota decided to go the employee ownership route, converting her business to a 100% employee-owned employee stock ownership plan(ESOP).

TestimonialsMelissa SwinkJanuary 25, 2022Succession Planning, ESOP

Hunt Electric Testimonial

Megan Clyne, Human Resource Manager shares what employee ownership means to her.

TestimonialsGuest UserJanuary 6, 2022Succession Planning, Exit Strategy

How to Prepare a Proper Exit Strategy - with Nina Hale

On May 5th, Nina Hale, former owner of Collective Measures, shared her experience with employee ownership and how to prepare your business with a proper exit strategy.

Media CoverageAlex VandeHeiOctober 29, 2021Succession Planning, Exit Strategy

Windings Inc. Testimonial

Listen to Roger Ryberg, the former owner of Windings, Inc., in New Ulm, Minnesota and Dean Boelter, a recently-retired employee-owner from Windings, describe all the reasons an ESOP (employee stock ownership plan) is right for your company.

TestimonialsAlex VandeHeiOctober 29, 2021Succession Planning, Exit Strategy

Happy Earth Cleaning Services Testimonial

Watch this testimonial from Tom Crouse about why he believes worker-owners are the future of Happy Earth Cleaning Services.

TestimonialsAlex VandeHeiOctober 29, 2021Succession Planning, Exit Strategy

Collective Measures Testimonial

Watch this testimonial from Nina Hale about why she decided to convert her booming marketing business to 100% employee-owned.

TestimonialsAlex VandeHeiOctober 29, 2021Succession Planning, Exit Strategy

Split Rock Studios Testimonial

Watch this testimonial from Split Rock Studios to learn more about their unique ESOP story.

Testimonials, Video TestimonialsAlex VandeHeiOctober 29, 2021Succession Planning, Exit Strategy

Types of Employee Ownership and Why They're Good for Business

On June 16th, Sue Crockett, current MNCEO Executive Director, shared her experience with the Exit Planning Institute podcast on employee ownership and how it assists owners to achieve a lasting legacy while remaining loyal to their current employees.

PodcastsAlex VandeHeiSeptember 15, 2021Succession Planning, Exit Strategy

Employee Ownership Drives Success

Since Long Haul sent its first truck out on the roads over 35 years ago we have taken pride in being a company that offers our drivers opportunities to create successful careers. Of the many separators that make Long Haul Trucking an exceptional place to work as a driver, emplo

Success StoryAlex VandeHeiSeptember 15, 2021ESOP, Succession Planning

Employee Ownership Is a Great Way to Transition a Business Into the Future

Tom Prosser shared the options he considered and why employee ownership was the best option for him and the future of the business that he had worked so hard to build.

Web ArticleAlex VandeHeiJune 24, 2021Employee Ownership, Exit Strategy, ESOP, Succession Planning

Taking Ownership: An Overview of Employee Ownership at Graybar

Graybar is an employee- and retiree-owned, FORTUNE 500 distributor of electrical, communications and data networking products, based in St. Louis, Missouri. The company has more than 8,200 employees, 292 locations across North America and $7.3 billion in annual revenue (2020).

ArticleAlex VandeHeiJune 21, 2021Employee Ownership, Succession Planning

Tips for Getting Your Business Back on Track Despite COVID-19

As COVID-19 restrictions begin to lift around the U.S., business owners are reevaluating how they can get their businesses back on track.

ArticleAlex VandeHeiJune 11, 2021Employee Ownership, Succession Planning

The Story of Employee Ownership American-Style

Read this story to hear how Kelso, a lawyer and economist, set out to bring employee ownership to America.

Success Story, White PaperAlex VandeHeiMay 13, 2021ESOP, Succession Planning, Exit Strategy

Creating Employee Ownership through Selling Your Company to an ESOP

During this event, the panelists discussed how selling a company to an ESOP provides a retirement plan for employees which creates wealth equity while at the same time providing a succession planning tool for the selling owners.

WebinarAlex VandeHeiApril 1, 2021Succession Planning, Exit Strategy, ESOP

Employee Ownership Trusts Summary

Want to learn more about Employee Ownership Trusts (EOT)? Check out this summary to learn how an EOT is different than other employee ownership models, where EOTs came from, and what the advantages and disadvantages of EOTs are.

DocumentAlex VandeHeiMarch 23, 2021Succession Planning, Exit Strategy, Employee Ownership Trust