

Curious about employee ownership?
Ready for the real story from leaders who’ve done it?
Join us October 21 for the 3rd Annual Employee Ownership Celebration,
featuring top CEOs, seasoned experts, and forward-thinking business leaders.
Wednesday, October 21st
3:00-6:30 pm
Wells Fargo Connections Center
10 S. Wacker Drive, 14th Floor
Stories, conversations, networking, and celebration:
Hear personal perspectives from Becky Streff of Holden Industries, Christina Newbrough of Common Trust, and Nurul Eusufzai and Alvyn Walker of ChiCommons Cooperative—representing ESOPs, employee ownership trusts, and worker cooperatives. Together, they’ll explore “What has employee ownership meant in your life?” through personal stories, a moderated panel, and audience Q&A.
We’ll also honor Illinois companies that have recently become employee-owned during our awards ceremony. Stay afterward for a networking reception to connect with speakers, business leaders, employee-owners, advisors, and community partners.
Discover how employee ownership can strengthen your
business, empower your team, and shape a future you’re proud of. Program includes speakers from all models of employee ownership as well as important updates on ILCEO's upcoming work to promote employee ownership in the Prairie State.
Space is limited and seats are filling fast.
REGISTER BELOW TODAY!