Ownership Abroad
EO+WD Weekend Newsletter, Vol. 62
What We’ve Been Writing (and Saying)
Dr. Hand & Jenny Everett share case studies that highlight the benefits of embracing employee ownership for businesses, employees, and communities in their second podcast episode
Tiffany explores employee ownership in Latin America
News
The Department of Labor has appointed Hilary Abell of Project Equity as head of their Division of Employee Ownership, NCEO reports
Laura Anderson, founder of Local Ocean, teams up with Peter Koehler, her succession planning advisor, to discuss the sale of her thriving seafood business in this podcast episode
Purpose LatAm asks for engagement in their survey to identify innovative businesses that support their mission to advance a regenerative economy
Vietnam News covers a visit by a Lao trade union leader to Ca Mau to learn about local worker support initiatives
In the UK, the Glyn Hopkin Group and Communications are now employee ownership trusts
Australia’s support, including a letter from Anna Booth, for the upcoming Oxford Symposium on Employee Ownership in August (h/t Alan G.!)
SeafoodSource reports on the US Department of Labor’s appeal in an employee ownership lawsuit regarding inland fisheries
Rehoboth Auto Repair is now employee-owned through Teamshares
KSL covers how Clegg Auto set itself apart from other automotive shops through employee ownership
KillerStartups explores how Clegg Auto uses employee ownership to strengthen community ties and drive meaningful social impact initiatives
Project Equity highlights some key moments from the 2024 Employee Ownership Summit
Analysis & Research
New research from the University of Warwick show employee ownership models increase worker productivity and wellbeing
Little Apple Post explains the impacts of the “silver tsunami” on rural America’s small businesses (h/t Jenny E.)
Vexus explains why selling to an employee ownership trust (in the UK) is more advantageous than opting for a leveraged buyout
Boston Review explores the evolving landscape of progressive economic strategies, providing some insight into the Left’s role in promoting inclusive growth
Research findings from ESCA by Rutgers University reveal how ownership culture can transcend borders and drive international impact
Jay Standish has been on a roll; his latest installment of Assets in Common looks at the Obran Cooperative in Baltimore
Events
July 16, July 18, and August 14: The Texas/Oklahoma Chapter of the ESOP Association announces upcoming programming focused on employee ownership advocacy and education. Register here
July 18: Transform Finance’s Julie Menter presents “How Alternative Ownership Enterprises Can Drive Social Transformation.” Register here
July 24: The Aspen Institute’s Economic Opportunities Program hosts the Talent Pipeline Management Network for a conversation on worker voice
August 6-9: The Employee Ownership Foundation’s second annual Oxford Symposium
August 12: Can Co-ops help us survive climate change? Learn how cooperative business models contribute to sustainability efforts.
August 30: Dr. Hand will be presenting at the second annual Rutgers-Oxford Research Symposium
September 4: Aspen EOP and Workshop’s webinar, Seizing the Moment on Worker Rights: A Toolkit for Organizers and Practitioners
September 12: NCEO hosts a Community Conversation celebrating Employee Ownership Month. Register here
New - February 20, 2025: Attend “The Employee Ownership Transition: A Deep Dive” workshop for insights on the process of selling to an employee ownership trust in Scotland
Nice work, Tiffany!