The National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO) is a private, nonprofit membership and research organization that serves as the leading source of accurate, unbiased information on employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs), equity compensation plans, and ownership culture. We are the main publisher and research source in the field, hold dozens of Webinars and in-person meetings annually, and provide services to our thousands of members and others. Read more...

Watch the Mini Version of We the Owners

Our Visual Guide to Employee Ownership site is hosting a five-minute mini version of the new documentary We the Owners: Employees Expanding the American Dream, which follows three companies of different sizes in different industries and regions that use employee ownership in different ways. Watch it now.
We the Owners

New Publications

book cover2013 ESOP Legal Update is our annual report on legal developments during the previous year (2012). Learn more.
book coverGPS: Participant Education and Communication covers the strategic and practical issues of participant communication in a variety of equity plans. Learn more.

Newsletters for Members

newsletter The July-August 2013 Employee Ownership Report (member username and password required) is online. Not a member? Read excerpts.
newsletter The May Equity Compensation Report (member username and password required) is online. Not a member? Read excerpts and a sample issue.

Employee Ownership Updates

Loren Rodgers Loren Rodgers discusses the latest developments in his June 17 Employee Ownership Update.
Nancy Dittmer Nancy Dittmer continues her discussion of the rules that seek to prevent S corporation ESOPs from being used as abusive tax shelters in Section 409(p) Testing (Part 2).

Webinars on ESOPs and Equity Compensation

live Webinars We hold dozens of free live Webinars for members every year on both ESOPs and equity compensation. If you aren't a member, join now to participate.
Webinar replays Also see our ESOP Webinar replay subscription, providing 24/7 access to dozens of Webinars, and free equity compensation Webinar replays for members.

NCEO Resources and Membership Benefits

Online Articles and News

Articles

Our free library of online articles covers the basic elements of employee ownership, and our columnists keep you up to date on the news.
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Publications

Publications

We are the main publisher in this field, with dozens of books, issue briefs, and other materials that provide detailed yet understandable guidance.
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Webinars

Webinars

Our Webinars provide Web-based learning wherever you have Internet and phone connections. Live Webinars are free for members.
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In-Person Meetings

Meetings

Our in-person meetings bring you face-to-face with our expert presenters and offer ample opportunity to ask questions and interact with others.
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Training

Training

We provide online training in ESOP fundamentals, CEPI exam test preparation, an ESOP board member package, and more.
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Talk to Us

Services

Need advice? In addition to answering questions from members, we can provide introductory consulting on an hourly basis, as well as speaking services.
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Surveys, Research, and Lists

Surveys and Research

We can conduct employee surveys at your company, perform customized research, or provide lists of employee ownership companies.
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Membership

Membership

Members receive our newsletter, free live Webinars, access to the members Web site, individual consultations, and discounts on all we offer.
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