About Us

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Core Values

Excellence
Integrity
Innovation
Relationships
Impact

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Excellence

Commitment to delivering relevant information about employee ownership to all stakeholders.

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Integrity

Uphold ethical standards in a culture of honesty, transparency, and responsible decision making.

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Innovation

Encourage innovative thinking to solve complicated economic issues in Iowa by embracing creativity and emerging trends to adapt to a changing ecosystem.

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Relationships

Build strong connections across stakeholders from employees to businesses to economic developers to professional service providers.

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Impact

Dedication to making a difference through research, community engagement and educating relevant stakeholders in ways to meaningfully contribute to the advancement of employee ownership in Iowa.

Our Purpose

MISSION

Why We Exist

Support economic prosperity in Iowa by advocating for broad-based employee ownership to expand local economies, create employee wealth, build strong workforce, strengthen business & promote vibrant communities.

VISION

Where We are Going

Strengthen the Iowa economy by supporting broad-based employee ownership with educational outreach, technical assistance, training, & facilitation. We aim to nurture an ecosystem that supports the successful transition of businesses to employee ownership models, growing employee wealth & fostering sustainable resilient communities.

Areas of Focus

Awareness

Promote economic and societal benefits of employee ownership

Education

Provide relevant information and resources on employee ownership

Network