ESOP Employee Accelerator

Event Overview

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Future Dates and Locations:

December 9
Mid South Building Supply, Inc
Springfield, VA
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January 21
Web Industries
Suwanee, GA
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January 30
Admix
Londonderry, NH
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February 17
Freedom Industries
Rocky Mount, NC
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Accelerated ESOP Education

“Think Like an Owner: Accelerate Your ESOP Knowledge”

The Employee Ownership Foundation (EOF) created the ESOP Employee Accelerator for non-managerial staff and new employee owners. This one-day, interactive program introduces core business concepts and ESOP principles in a dynamic, engaging format. Through classwork, small-group discussions, and hands-on exercises, participants learn how their daily actions influence company performance and long-term value.

New employee owners often ask, “How does our company measure success?” or “How can we impact its value?” The Accelerator answers these questions by building a strong knowledge base and fostering an ownership mindset. By the end of the program, participants gain practical insights into business operations, decision-making, and the wealth-building potential of their ESOP—and leave ready to make a meaningful difference.

 

Unleash the Power of Employee Ownership!

Course Curriculum

Attendees typically come from ESOP companies that make ownership culture a cornerstone of success. To strengthen post-program implementation, companies often send up to six employee owners to an Accelerator session. 

The Accelerator course curriculum includes:

The ABCs of ESOPs

  • Why companies form ESOPs
  • Key benefits of employee ownership
  • Governance essentials
  • Vesting, valuation, and distributions

ESOP Case Studies

Participants examine three real-life ESOP company journeys, comparing similarities and differences and connecting lessons to their own organizations.   

Introduction to Business

  • Business structures, liability, and taxes
  • Core business functions that drive performance

Introduction to Financials

  • Why financial statements matter
  • Basics of balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow

Communicating About Your ESOP

  • Best practices for effective communication
  • Practical tips to implement immediately

Business Simulation 

Participants run a simulated ESOP company for one quarter, making decisions that affect customers, employees, profits, and the short- and long-term health of the business.