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August 13, 2024: Technical Assistance Tuesday: Employee Ownership Models Video Replay

August 13, 2024: Technical Assistance Tuesday: Employee Ownership Models Video Replay

During the August 13, 2024 Technical Assistance Tuesday, the Washington State Microenterprise Association (WSMA) welcomed John McNamara Co-Director with the NW Cooperative Development Center who presented information about Employee Ownership models, new legislation, the new state commission and more. The presentation focused on cooperatives, Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP) and other structures work and provided resources that are available to technical assistance providers and businesses on the ground and where folks can learn more about this vital economic development strategy in our communities!

WATCH THE REPLAY HERE

Thank you to the Washington Economic Development Association (WEDA) for your partnership!

Featured Speaker:

John McNamara, PhD

Co-Executive Director

NW Cooperative Development Center

johnm@nwcdc.coop

360-915-7204

LINKS:

To learn more about the Northwest Cooperative Development Center: https://nwcdc.coop/

The Washington Center for Employee Ownership: https://www.employeeownershipwa.org/

08/13/24 Slide Deck

W20 Owner Culture Self-Assessment

W20 Quick Assessment & Owner Interview