EO+WD Weekend Newsletter, Vol. 11

We cover everything from new legislation in Colorado to the Hollywood Writers Strike

Welcome!

We hope you enjoy this week’s edition of the EO+WD newsletter.

What We’ve Been Reading 

• The University of North Iowa has opened the Iowa Center for Employee Ownership, a resource designed to support and encourage employee ownership in the state 

• The Small Business Administration has released new guidance that makes it easier for ESOPs to apply for federal loans to finance their transition 

• Colorado created one of the first state Employee Ownership Offices. Check out the Aspen Institute’s profile here

What We’ve Been Writing 

• Read Dr. Hand’s application of political science and democratic principles to the Hollywood Writers Strike

• Megan covers recent legislation signed in Colorado that increases the tax incentives for companies switching to employee ownership and an Oregon restaurant that sold itself to a purpose trust 

What’s Next 

• The Aspen Institute and Rutgers School of Management are hosting an Employee Ownership Ideas Forum in D.C. on June 14th - 15th. Check out the agendas and register for the virtual option!

In Case You Missed It 

• Be sure to check out Cade’s article on a food sustainability organization that highlights the effectiveness of workplace democracy 

The Employee Ownership + Workplace Democracy Research Cluster (EO+WD) is sponsored by the Dedman College Interdisciplinary Institute (DCII) at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas.