Sixth Annual Vermont Employee Ownership Conference
June 6, 2008
Event photos
Morning Plenary video
Presentations
"Better and better every year!"
"I gained a better understanding of employee ownership and how it's a win/win model for employment."
"Super! I look forward to the 7th Annual Conference!"
These are just some of the quotes we received from the approximately 150 people who attended this year's Vermont Employee Ownership Conference. Thank you to those who were able to join us, and thank you to our sponsors who helped make it possible.
Highlights
The Morning Plenary featured remarks by Governor Jim Douglas, a keynote address by Veda Ferlazzo Clark, and the "Parade of Owners," where six employee-owners shared their thoughts on what employee ownership has meant to them. Click here to view a videotape of the Morning Plenary on CCTV's website.
Keynote speaker Veda Clark and VEOC Executive Director Jon Crystal.
Vermont Governor Jim Douglas (left); VEOC Board members Paul Millman of
Chroma Technologies (center) and Cindy Turcot of Gardener's Supply (right).
The luncheon featured a variety of guest speakers including Burlington Mayor Bob Kiss. Vermont's Congressional Delegation sent representatives to reaffirm their support for employee ownership.
Workshops at the 2008 Vermont Employee Ownership Conference.
Fourteen workshops were held throughout the full-day event, covering both introductory and advanced topics. Many of the presentations are available for download in PDF format.
Presentations
- Introduction to Employee Ownership by Steve Magowan
- Balancing Act: Short- and Long-Term Rewards in ESOP Companies by Don Miller and Peter Paquette
- Financing an ESOP by Mary Josephs, Joe Marx and Bob Massengill
- ESOP Sustainability: What is it and How is it Achieved by Peter Paquette
- Mondragon, Social Responsibility, and Employee Ownership by Christina Clamp
- Transitioning to an ESOP by Steve Magowan and Alex Moss
- Demystifying Cooperatives by Newell Lessell
- Basics of Business Valuations by Terry Griswold and Ray Hogue
- Decision Making by the Carris Reels team