Summer 2025 Webinar: 6/25/25

The simplest form of employee ownership Join Christine and Thomas from Hive Ownership for a conversation about smart profit share, a simple approach to employee ownership that any small business can start today. We'll start with a brief introduction to smart profit share and how it works. Then we'll open it up. This is a small group session, not a lecture. We want to hear about your business, your team, and what's on your mind. Whether you've been thinking about employee ownership for years or you're just curious, there's space for you here. By the end, you'll have a clear picture of what smart profit share looks like in practice, what it takes to get started, and whether it makes sense for your situation. You'll also walk away with a simple framework you can use to think about ownership culture in your business, whatever you decide to do next. If something's been stopping you from getting started with employee ownership, bring it along. We'd rather talk about real problems than hypothetical ones. Learn more at hiveownership.com.

FREE Smart Profit Share Webinar 5/13, LEO-Funded Pilot Funds EO Transitions, and the latest EO news curated for you…

Most business owners pour years — sometimes decades — into building something they're proud of. But when it comes time to move on, many aren't prepared. Research shows that many business owners lack an exit plan, which puts them at risk of failing to meet their retirement goals or settling for less than their business is worth. Exit planning is about finding an elegant and flexible solution — one that lets you leave what you've built in capable hands while still receiving full fair market value and significant tax savings. It's not just about selling; it's about protecting your legacy, your employees, and your financial future. Roy Messing, Executive Director of the Michigan Center for Employee Ownership, has helped educate owners and their advisors on transition options — including employee ownership models that can keep businesses local, preserve jobs, and help owners achieve their retirement goals. In this free webinar, Roy covers the essentials: what exit planning entails, when to start, and how to ensure you're not leaving money — or your life's work — on the table.

FREE Exit Planning Webinar, Attn: Rural Business Owners in Upper Peninsula, What Business Sector is Most Suitable for an ESOP? and the latest EO news curated for you…

Attn: Rural Business Owners in Upper and Lower Peninsulas, Spotlight on McNaughton-McKay Electric Company, and the latest EO news curated for you...

Attn: Rural Businesses in NE Lower Peninsula, FREE EO Webinar Mar. 12, What Happens When an ESOP Company is Sold? and the latest EO news curated for you...

Attn: Rural Businesses in NE Lower Peninsula, Ventura Trust becomes ESOP, and the latest EO news curated for you

Wolverine Crane Transitions to ESOP, Tax Incentives for Selling Business Owners, NCEO Annual Conference, and the latest EO news curated for you.

Celebrating a year of impact, FREE ESOP Conference in FL Feb. 2-3, EO FAQs, and the latest EO news curated for you