Employee ownership can support business continuity, preserve good jobs and rebuild our local economies.

Many local businesses are shutting down or are forced to severely curtail operations. Others need to shift operations and invest in retooling in order to operate in our changed, socially distanced environment. As Minnesota experiences some of the highest level of job losses since the Great Depression, leading economists fear that many of these businesses will not survive.

Employee ownership increases engagement, dedication and ingenuity, which is key to business success, and even more critical during this challenging time.