Articles and Videos
Discover stories, insights, and real-world experiences that bring employee ownership to life. Our “Be Inspired” collection features articles, videos, and resources that highlight the impact of broad-based ownership—from business transitions to thriving employee-owned companies. Explore, learn, and get inspired to imagine what’s possible for your organization.
Articles
IA-CEO Publications
Retaining and Transitioning Businesses in Communities
This book explores how ownership transitions can preserve local businesses and community wealth. In Chapter 9, Stacy Mullinex of IA-CEO highlights how employee ownership models keep businesses and jobs local, strengthen communities, and address challenges such as childcare and housing, with Iowa examples like Morning Bell Coffee Roasters.
Employee Ownership: A Path to Upward Mobility
In partnership with the Ford Foundation, IA-CEO co-authored this RealClearPolitics article, exploring how employee ownership creates opportunities for wealth-building, job stability, and economic mobility while strengthening local economies.
The Case for Employee Ownership
How Ownership Can Make Work Better for Everyone
In this inspiring TEDx talk, Dr. Leslie Wilson, former dean of UNI’s Wilson College of Business, explores how employee ownership can transform workplaces, build individual wealth, strengthen local economies, and create a more inclusive and empowering future of work.
The Powerful Benefits of Employee Ownership and its Impact
Discover how employee ownership supports business succession, empowers employees, and strengthens Iowa’s local economies. Learn how the Iowa Center for Employee Ownership (IA-CEO) helps businesses explore this transition. Video credit: Weicks Media
State Innovations in Employee Ownership
States are leading innovative efforts to expand employee ownership through new financing, technical assistance, and outreach programs. This session explores promising state-level initiatives and lessons for other states and federal policymakers.
The American Dream Needs More Owners
In this TEDxFargo talk, business executive Tammy J. Miller explores how employee ownership can build wealth, preserve local businesses, strengthen communities, and expand economic opportunity during the nation’s historic transfer of business ownership.
