Services

At the Iowa Center for Employee Ownership (IA-CEO), we provide expert guidance and resources—many at no charge—to help businesses explore, implement, and sustain employee ownership. Whether you're evaluating your company’s value, planning for succession, or considering an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) or worker cooperative, our services support every stage of the transition. Through consultations, assessments, educational events, and peer networking, we empower business owners and employees to create lasting success and shared prosperity.

Reach out to the IA-CEO for personalized guidance and additional resources. We're here to help you every step of the way—at little to no cost.

Business Continuity Consultation

Ensure your business can withstand disruptions by developing strategies to maintain operations and safeguard long-term stability.

Business Driver Assessment

Identify the key factors influencing your company’s growth, profitability, and sustainability to strengthen operations and prepare for future transitions.

Business Valuation

Obtain a current fair market value estimate of your company to help you make well-informed decisions about ownership transition.

Employee Ownership Consultation

Explore employee ownership options with expert guidance tailored to your business’s unique needs and long-term goals.

ESOP Pre-feasibility Study

High-level analysis of company financials to evaluate the potential net benefits of pursuing an ESOP to give direction before engaging a feasibility study consultant.

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Events Providing CE Credits

Expand your knowledge and earn Continuing Education (CE) credits by attending expert-led workshops and seminars.

Peer Groups

Engage with like-minded business leaders and employee-owners to exchange insights, share challenges, and discuss best practices in a collaborative setting.

Presentations

Speaking engagements with your audience providing insights on business succession, continuity planning, and employee ownership models through expert-led talks.

Succession Planning Consultation

Learn about strategies to consider to develop a seamless business transition plan while preserving your company’s legacy and financial health.

Webinars

Access expert knowledge and practical guidance on employee ownership and succession planning through convenient, online learning sessions.

Worker Cooperative Development

Guidance on transitioning to a worker-owned cooperative offering the selling owner a buyer while giving employees a stake in the business and a voice in decision-making.

Worker Engagement

Enhance workplace culture and performance by fostering an ownership mindset that aligns employees with business success.