Rocky Mountain Employee Ownership Center

Colorado Tech Worker Coops: An Introduction Colorado Tech Worker Co-ops: An IntroductionRMEOC had the opportunity to talk with co-owners of three local tech worker coops based in Boulder and Denver. These values-oriented tech companies design and build software for websites and applications. They are friends and allies who often collaborate with each other. We’ll add to the profiles below as we… <a class="more-link" href="https://www.rmeoc.org/impact-stories/colorado-tech-worker-coops-an-introduction/">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Colorado Tech Worker Coops: An Introduction</span></a>

💻 Colorado’s tech scene is going co-op. From software to design, worker-owned tech companies are proving there’s a more democratic way to innovate.

Explore the movement: https://www.rmeoc.org/impact-stories/colorado-tech-worker-coops-an-introduction/

#TechCoops #WorkerOwned #ColoradoTech

Public policy can scale employee ownership—and make it equitable.
Colorado’s H.B. 21‑1311 funding and 2023 support are proof: when laws act, communities win.
Learn how policy helps at https://www.rmeoc.org/services/research-policy/
#EmployeeOwnership #PolicyForJustice #EconomicInclusion #RMEOC

How US Social Cooperative Laws Could Accelerate Co-op Development Learn how U.S. social cooperative legislation can accelerate co‑op development and broaden access to democratic business models.

📜 U.S. laws weren’t built for social co-ops—but small policy shifts could spark major growth. Learn how tailored legal frameworks unlock democratic ownership.

https://www.rmeoc.org/impact-stories/how-us-social-cooperative-laws-could-accelerate-co-op-development/

#SocialCoops #PolicyReform

Thinking of retiring from your rural business?
Don’t shut down—sell to your employees.
We offer funding+support to help make it happen.
📍 For Colorado’s rural business owners
🌾 Learn more: rmeoc.org/funding/rural-businesses
#EmployeeOwnership #RuralFunding #SuccessionPlanning #CoopEconomy

Two Faces of Colfax Recently, I spent a mid-morning near Colfax and Colorado, going door-to-door to meet local business owners and spread the word about the virtues of employee ownership. As I moved eastwards, from Steele street across Colorado and towards Monaco, I passed dozens of shops, talked to numerous owners, and learned a powerful truth: Colfax has two… <a class="more-link" href="https://www.rmeoc.org/impact-stories/two-faces-of-colfax/">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Two Faces of Colfax</span></a>

🏙️ Colfax Ave is a tale of two Colorados—one of investment, one of exclusion. Learn how employee ownership offers a path to equity in communities divided by development.

https://www.rmeoc.org/impact-stories/two-faces-of-colfax/

#EmployeeOwnership #CommunityWealth #InclusiveEconomy #Denver

Empowered Energy Systems: A Colorado Employee Ownership Success Story This is &quot;Empowered Energy Systems: A Colorado Employee Ownership Success Story&quot; by Truce Media on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people&hellip;

Thinking of selling your business? For Empowered Energy Systems, transitioning to #EmployeeOwnership was by far the best choice — preserving their legacy, strengthening the team, and rooting the business in the community 🤝

Watch their story:

The San Luis Valley Language Justice Cooperative: Empowering people through language Meet the new Colorado interpretation co-op! Read about SLV Language Justice and the people behind it, Erica Maldonado and Deigo Pons.

🗣️ In the San Luis Valley, a group of interpreters built a worker-owned co-op to ensure language access and equity for their rural community.

How they did it: https://www.rmeoc.org/impact-stories/slv-language-justice-coop/

#LanguageJustice #WorkerOwned #EmployeeOwnership #RuralEquity #CoopEconomy

Do co-ops really pay for their equity? This clip explores revolving equity and why some say co-ops run on ‘free’ capital. A must-watch for finance geeks and co-op members alike!
#CoopEquity #RevolvingEquity #CooperativeCapital #FinanceDebate #InvestmentTruth

🌱 Build a more caring economy with us! Join RMEOC’s Social Cooperative Community of Practice—1st Wed monthly on Zoom. Learn, share & grow with others building mission-driven co-ops. Free to join! 💬
👉 https://f.mtr.cool/zuajrjizeu
#CoopEconomy #WorkerOwnership

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

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.

🎙️ 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

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

🚗💛 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/

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.

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

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

Why I Give: Jen Briggs Read why Fractional Executive, Jen Briggs, is donating to RMEOC this gives day.

💬 “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

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.

🏢 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

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

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.

⚖️ #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

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

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.

🤝 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

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

#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

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.

💼 #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

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

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.

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

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

🚗 “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

“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

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