Iowa Center for Employee Ownership

The Iowa Center for Employee Ownership (IA-CEO) is Iowa’s hub for education, resources, and support on all forms of employee ownership, including ESOPs, Worker Cooperatives, and Employee Ownership Trusts. As the 21st state center in the national EOX network, we work to expand awareness and access to employee ownership across the state.

The IA-CEO partners with the University of Northern Iowa’s Wilson College of Business (WLSN) to conduct research in the employee ownership space and to help educate tomorrow’s leaders on its value. Located within the Business and Community Services (BCS) building, we provide practical guidance, curated resources, and connections to industry professionals to support businesses exploring or adopting employee ownership.