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Rocky Mountain Employee Ownership Center @rmeoc.bsky.social · 3h

Happy Halloween! No tricks here—just treats of education, empowerment, and equity. #Halloween #EquityIsSweet #SpookySeason

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Rocky Mountain Employee Ownership Center @rmeoc.bsky.social · 5h

🎙️ What happens when a founder chooses people over profit? Hear how we are helping business owners pass the torch through employee ownership.

Listen to the story: https://www.rmeoc.org/impact-stories/founders-story-esop-podcast/

#EmployeeOwnership #ESOP #SuccessionPlanning #WorkerOwned #CoopEconomy

An Economy That Works For Everyone: Employee Ownership & The Story of RMEOC

How Bill Kirton & Dick Peterson saw a need to go beyond business as usual, identified a solution, and created RMEOC to promote employee ownership across Colorado and beyond.

www.rmeoc.org

Rocky Mountain Employee Ownership Center @rmeoc.bsky.social · 6h

#tbt of us sharing about platform co-ops and employee engagement at #DENStartupWeek 2017!
#EmployeeOwnership

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Drivers Coop Colorado @coloradodrivers.bsky.social · 11d

🚗💛 Help fuel the movement for a fairer rideshare.

Every dollar you give helps drivers earn a living wage, grow our cooperative, and expand access to ethical transportation across CO. This isn’t just a donation—it’s an investment in people over profit.

https://www.coloradodrivers.coop/donate/

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Rocky Mountain Employee Ownership Center @rmeoc.bsky.social · 1d

Libby didn’t just benefit from employee ownership—she’s paying it forward. See how this #ESOP leader is helping others build wealth through ownership.

🔗 https://www.rmeoc.org/impact-stories/how-one-esop-spreads-the-wealth-to-other-esops-libby-oneall/

#WealthBuilding #InclusiveEconomy #WorkerOwned

How one ESOP spreads the wealth to other ESOPs – A Conversation with Fawn from Prairie Capital Advisors

See how a single ESOP can inspire widespread employee ownership adoption, improving workplace culture and community wealth.

www.rmeoc.org

Rocky Mountain Employee Ownership Center @rmeoc.bsky.social · 2d

#tbt to our setup at Left Hand Brewing Company in celebration of Employee Ownership!
#EmployeeOwnership #RMEOC #lefthandbrewing

Rocky Mountain Employee Ownership Center @rmeoc.bsky.social · 2d

💬 “I give to the RMEOC because employee ownership changes lives.” Jen Briggs, former VP at New Belgium Brewing, shares why she supports a more equitable economy.

https://www.rmeoc.org/impact-stories/why-i-give-jen-briggs/

#EmployeeOwnership #InclusiveEconomy #CoopEconomy #ColoradoBusiness

Why I Give: Jen Briggs

Read why Fractional Executive, Jen Briggs, is donating to RMEOC this gives day.

www.rmeoc.org

Rocky Mountain Employee Ownership Center @rmeoc.bsky.social · 3d

🏢 Some of our most well-known companies—like Publix, Ocean Spray & Alpine Bank—are using employee ownership to build real equity for workers.

Read: https://www.rmeoc.org/impact-stories/companies-creating-equity-employee-ownership/

#EmployeeOwnership #Equity #WorkerOwned #InclusiveEconomy

33 Well-Known Companies Creating Equity Through Employee Ownership

In every industry and kind of business you can imagine, there are examples of employee owned companies creating a more just and inclusive economy.

www.rmeoc.org

Rocky Mountain Employee Ownership Center @rmeoc.bsky.social · 5d

Think co-ops are just like regular companies? Think again. This clip unpacks why traditional cash flow models don’t fit—and what that means for the future of co-ops.
#CoopValuation #CooperativeFinance #BusinessModels #FinanceExplained

Rocky Mountain Employee Ownership Center @rmeoc.bsky.social · 7d

⚖️ #EmployeeOwnership can be a powerful tool for racial & gender equity. See how RMEOC is supporting businesses led by women & people of color across Colorado.

Read: https://www.rmeoc.org/impact-stories/race-and-gender-equity/

#Equity #InclusiveEconomy #RacialJustice #GenderEquity #CoopEconomy

Building Racial & Gender Equity Through Employee Ownership

Can employee ownership improve racial and gender wealth equity? For women and people of color, it's a way to build assets and confront historic injustice.

www.rmeoc.org

Rocky Mountain Employee Ownership Center @rmeoc.bsky.social · 7d

You built your business from the ground up.
Now keep it in trusted hands—your team.
Employee ownership helps BIPOC owners retire with dignity and protect local jobs.
🗝️ Learn more: https://www.rmeoc.org/
#BIPOCOwned #LegacyPlanning #EmployeeOwnership #BlackBusiness #LatinoBusiness #RMEOC

Rocky Mountain Employee Ownership Center @rmeoc.bsky.social · 8d

🤝 How do #WorkerCoops actually work? From democratic decision-making to profit sharing, this quick guide breaks down the basics of cooperative business.

Learn: https://www.rmeoc.org/employee-ownership/resources/how-do-coops-work/

#EmployeeOwnership #CoopEconomy #DemocracyAtWork #InclusiveEconomy

How Do Co-Ops Work? (Frequently Asked Questions)

A conversation with Ashley Ortiz about how co-ops work, who owns them, and whether a worker cooperative is a good fit for your business.

www.rmeoc.org

Rocky Mountain Employee Ownership Center @rmeoc.bsky.social · 9d

From launching the Drivers Cooperative Colorado to incubating the Homecare Co-op, we’re building a worker-owned future.

Join us Oct 23 to celebrate!
💛 RSVP: https://www.rmeoc.org/events/e/?event=22967
🫶Support us: https://www.rmeoc.org/donate/

#EmployeeOwnership #RMEOC #Colorado

Rocky Mountain Employee Ownership Center @rmeoc.bsky.social · 9d

#tbt of our Executive Director with the team at Family Values at Work!
US families deserve better at work! 💪 Discover how they are pushing for paid leave, caregiving rights, and equity in the workplace: https://familyvaluesatwork.org/ #FamilyValues #PaidLeave #CareJustice

Rocky Mountain Employee Ownership Center @rmeoc.bsky.social · 9d

💼 #EmployeeOwnership isn’t just good for workers—it’s good for business. Learn how it boosts retention, productivity, and community wealth.

See the benefits: https://www.rmeoc.org/employee-ownership/resources/employee-ownership-benefits/

#CoopEconomy #BusinessSuccess #WorkerOwned #InclusiveEconomy

What are the benefits of employee ownership?

Transitioning to employee ownership in the form of an ESOP or cooperative offers benefits for workers, the selling owner, and the company itself.

www.rmeoc.org

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Rocky Mountain Employee Ownership Center @rmeoc.bsky.social · 10d

Jesús Flores of the Sandwich Mushroom Cooperative shares why farmer ownership matters: fair profits, shared decisions, and food grown for our Colorado communities.

Hear more stories like this at our event: rmeoc.org/events/e/?event=22967
Support: rmeoc.org/donate/
#Coop #FarmerOwned

Rocky Mountain Employee Ownership Center @rmeoc.bsky.social · 10d

What’s an #ESOP, and how does it work? This quick guide explains how Employee Stock Ownership Plans give workers a stake in the business, and why more companies are making the switch.

https://www.rmeoc.org/employee-ownership/resources/what-is-an-esop/

#WorkerOwned #RetirementPlanning #CoopEconomy

What Is an ESOP and How Does It Work?

ESOPs are one type of employee ownership. Many businesses are turning to ESOP plans as a superior exit strategy in the case of retirement.

www.rmeoc.org

Rocky Mountain Employee Ownership Center @rmeoc.bsky.social · 11d

Join John Abrams, founder of South Mountain Company and author of From Founder to Future, as he shares his journey of transforming a company into a lasting, worker-owned legacy.

📅 Oct 23, 5:30-7:30 PM
📍SEIU Local 105, 2525 W Alameda Ave #180, Denver
🎟 RSVP: rmeoc.org/events/e/?event=22967
#Coop

Rocky Mountain Employee Ownership Center @rmeoc.bsky.social · 11d

🚗 “Supporting RMEOC means supporting a worker-owned economy — one where people, not corporations, come first.”

Isaac, GM of Drivers Cooperative Colorado, celebrates Employee Ownership Month with the RMEOC.

💛 Join us: https://www.rmeoc.org/events/e/?event=22967
#EmployeeOwnership #Coop #Colorado

Rocky Mountain Employee Ownership Center @rmeoc.bsky.social · 12d

“Getting this co-op started means better pay, more time with my kids, and being valued as part of a healthcare team. This co-op gives us pride and purpose — it’s a game changer.”

💛 Support the movement: https://www.coloradogives.org/story/rmeoc-home-care-cooperative
#HomeCare #Coop #Colorado

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Rocky Mountain Employee Ownership Center @rmeoc.bsky.social · 12d

Why do smaller social co-ops work so well? It’s not about scaling up, but scaling out—replicating care without losing the vision. Small size helps keep the heart of the mission alive.
#SocialCoop #ScaleOut #CommunityCare #CooperativeModel #CareEconomy

Rocky Mountain Employee Ownership Center @rmeoc.bsky.social · 13d

“I’m proud to serve my community as a driver-owner with Drivers Cooperative Colorado. Here, pay is fair, values come first, and we’re building something bigger than ourselves.”

💛 Support our mission: https://www.coloradogives.org/story/Drivers-Cooperative-Colorado
#rideshare #Coop #Colorado

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Rocky Mountain Employee Ownership Center @rmeoc.bsky.social · 14d

Thinking about retirement? Selling your business to your employees can keep your legacy alive and your team employed. Here’s how:

🔗 https://www.rmeoc.org/employee-ownership/resources/how-to-sell-a-business-to-your-employees/

#SuccessionPlanning #EmployeeOwnership #BusinessExit #WorkerOwned

How To Sell A Business To Your Employees (Step-By-Step Guide)

In this article we’ll break down the four steps you should take to sell your business to your employees, plus how to determine whether employee ownership is the right exit strategy for you.

www.rmeoc.org

Rocky Mountain Employee Ownership Center @rmeoc.bsky.social · 14d

#tbt to our 2018 Annual #EmployeeOwnership Hill Climb ❤️

#RMEOC #Colorado

Rocky Mountain Employee Ownership Center @rmeoc.bsky.social · 15d

“My mom was a caregiver for 20+ years and worked herself into the grave. Caregivers deserve better.”
Deborah Brown, RMEOC’s Home Care Cooperative Director, is building a worker-owned home care co-op.

💛 Support: coloradogives.org/story/rmeoc-home-care-cooperative
#HomeCare #Coop #Colorado