Exit Planning & Succession Through Employee Ownership (Online)

Exit Planning & Succession Through Employee Ownership
Date: 9/10/2025
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: Online-Zoom
Instructor: Aaron Dawson
No cost due to sponsor support

Are you a business owner thinking about retirement or transitioning out of your company? Do you want to explore succession strategies that protect your legacy, employees, and community? This workshop will introduce you to employee ownership and worker cooperatives as powerful exit planning solutions.

In this session we will cover:

• The fundamentals of employee ownership and worker cooperatives
• How these models compare to traditional succession options
• The benefits of selling to employees, including business continuity, preserving company culture, and employee retention
• Key steps in transitioning your business, from valuation to financing and governance

This workshop is designed for:

• Business owners exploring succession planning and exit strategies
• Business owners who want to restructure for growth, learning how to share in responsibility, and reward.
• People interested in learning more about employee ownership and worker cooperatives
• Advisors, lenders, and community leaders supporting business transitions

Join us to learn how employee ownership can be a strategic path for your business!