Rocky Mountain Employee Ownership Center
rmeoc.bsky.social
Rocky Mountain Employee Ownership Center
@rmeoc.bsky.social
Rocky Moutain Employee Ownership Center champions community wealth building in the Mountain West through succession planning, worker co-ops, & ESOPs.
https://rmeoc.org/
Shuffle up for a cause! ♠️
Join the RMEOC Poker Tournament—Dec 6, 7pm in Denver. $50 buy-in, cash prizes, and real impact.
Address emailed after RSVP.
Save your seat: bit.ly/rmeocpoker
#PokerNight #DenverEvents #Fundraiser #RMEOC #GiveBack
November 16, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Inside Co-op Bylaws: The Three Contracts That Define Cooperative Capital!
#coop #cooperative #cooperativeeconomy #esop #workercooperatives 
November 16, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Want to shape the future of social co-ops in the U.S.? Join our Community of Practice! Connect with leaders, learn from experts, and explore how shared ownership can transform care and work.
#SocialCoop #SharedOwnership #CareEconomy #CoopMovement #CommunityOfPractice
November 15, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Why join a Community of Practice? Because building a social co-op economy takes all of us. Learn how these spaces foster shared learning, strategy & solidarity.

https://www.rmeoc.org/social-coop-notebook/why-join-a-community-of-practice/

#SocialCoops #CommunityOfPractice #CoopEconomy #WorkerOwned
Why Join a Community of Practice?
A community of practice (a CoP) is simply a group of people with a shared enthusiasm to work on something together in regular meetups.
www.rmeoc.org
November 14, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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
November 14, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Many Colorado rural businesses face closure as owners retire. But there’s a better way — sell to your employees! 💼👥
Join our free webinar to learn how employee ownership can keep your business thriving.
👉 https://f.mtr.cool/dfctwgpjth
#EmployeeOwnership
November 13, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Looking for ethical funding? RMEOC, part of the Seed Commons network, offers non-extractive financing to help your coop grow sustainably. 🌱
https://www.rmeoc.org/funding/seed-commons/
#CooperativeEconomy #NonExtractiveFinance
November 12, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Golden Oyster and Lions Mane mushrooms being grown in blocks ready to be harvested. The gourmet mushrooms are then being inspected for quality, weighed, and packaged.  Brilliant work from the Sand Dunes Mushroom Co-op!
#employeeownership #cooperative #co-op #workerowned
November 11, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Rural Colorado biz owners: Thinking of retiring? Don’t close — transition!
💼 Learn how selling to your employees can preserve your legacy, protect jobs & keep your town thriving.
📅 Free webinar → rmeoc.org/events
#EmployeeOwnership #ColoradoBusiness #SuccessionPlanning
November 10, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Why do co-ops exist? This clip breaks down how they solve market failures and strengthen communities. A must-watch for fans of innovation, equity, and impact.
💡 Share the power of cooperation!
#CoopImpact #SocialEconomy #CommunityPower #MarketSolutions
November 9, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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
November 7, 2025 at 5:06 PM
📜 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
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.
www.rmeoc.org
November 6, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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
November 5, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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:
Empowered Energy Systems: A Colorado Employee Ownership Success Story
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November 4, 2025 at 9:02 PM
🗣️ 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
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.
www.rmeoc.org
November 4, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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
November 2, 2025 at 5:04 PM
🌱 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
November 1, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Happy Halloween! No tricks here—just treats of education, empowerment, and equity. #Halloween #EquityIsSweet #SpookySeason
October 31, 2025 at 7:04 PM
🎙️ 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
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.
www.rmeoc.org
October 31, 2025 at 5:05 PM
#tbt of us sharing about platform co-ops and employee engagement at #DENStartupWeek 2017!
#EmployeeOwnership
October 31, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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🚗💛 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/
October 20, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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
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.
www.rmeoc.org
October 30, 2025 at 5:04 PM
#tbt to our setup at Left Hand Brewing Company in celebration of Employee Ownership!
#EmployeeOwnership #RMEOC #lefthandbrewing
October 29, 2025 at 8:03 PM