Employee Ownership Resources
Not sure where to begin?
Employee ownership can feel overwhelming at first, but you're in the right place. Whether you're exploring an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plans), an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), a Worker Cooperative, or other paths to employee ownership, this page provides essential information, guides, and resources to get you started on your journey. With the right tools and knowledge, you can start making informed decisions and move towards unlocking the benefits for your business and employees. Take your time, explore the options, and turn those daunting stacks of paperwork into opportunities for success.
Reach out to the IA-CEO for personalized guidance and additional resources. We're here to help you every step of the way.
Resources
We’ve gathered these links from trusted sources to support your employee ownership journey. Click on any link below to start learning about the benefits and opportunities of employee ownership!
CICOPA - International Organisation of Industrial and Service Cooperatives promotes and represents workers’, social and producers’ cooperatives at the world level.
The Democracy at Work Institute is building on years of research and hands-on experience to help communities overcome accelerating economic and social crises through worker ownership.
Model Organizational and Operating Documents for Employee-Owned Cooperative LLC
The Drake University Law School Entrepreneurial and Transactional Law Clinic - ETC is committed to providing free, direct legal services to qualifying small to medium-sized businesses owners in rural Iowa communities considering employee ownership or simply seeking legal advice for the structuring or transitioning of their business.
EOX - Employee Ownership Expansion Network works to expand employee ownership across the US by creating and supporting a network of non-profit state centers for employee ownership.
ESCA - The Employee-owned S Corporations of America represents S corporation ESOPs - companies that are owned partially or wholly by their employees and provide unmatched retirement savings for hundreds of thousands of their American workers in all 50 states.
The ESOP Association's mission is to educate about and advocate for employee ownership with an emphasis on ESOPs.
The Iowa Economic Development Authority's (IEDA) mission is to strengthen economic and community vitality by building partnerships and leveraging resources to make Iowa the choice for people and business.
Iowa's ESOP Incentives
The Iowa Economic Development Authority's (IEDA) mission is to strengthen economic and community vitality by building partnerships and leveraging resources to make Iowa the choice for people and business.
ESOP Feasibility Study
National Center for Employee Ownership - NCEO is a nonprofit organization that has been supporting the employee ownership community since 1981. Their mission is to help employee ownership thrive.
Curriculum Library for Employee Ownership - CLEO is the largest online library for teaching materials on employee ownership.
The United States Federation of Worker Cooperatives (USFWC) is the national grassroots membership organization for worker cooperatives and democratic workplaces. Their mission is to build a thriving ecosystem for worker-owned and controlled businesses and their cooperative leaders to power movements for racial justice and economic democracy.
Employee Ownership Impact
In this video, learn about the powerful benefits of employee ownership. Discover how employee ownership not only serves as an effective succession plan for business owners but also strengthens local communities by promoting economic resilience. The Iowa Center for Employee Ownership (IA-CEO) is a key resource, providing expert guidance for companies considering the transition to employee ownership. Explore how this model can secure your business's future while empowering employees and contributing to a stronger economy in Iowa.
Video credits: Weicks Media
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