Good Morning Truckee: ESOPs and B Corps

Most people in Truckee know Mountain Hardware & Sports is Employee Owned – local people, local business. But what does that mean? An ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) is dedicated to the community. It provides business succession opportunities and options. They not only benefit business owners and their associates, but they also invest in the local workforce and in the community. Speaking on the topic will be Anthony Mathews, the director of the Beyster Institute/California Center for Employee Ownership at the Rady School of Management, UC San Diego. Tony has a 30-year-long career as one of the best-known ESOP and employee experts in the country. He has served as a consultant to hundreds of ESOP companies through his positions at some of the most respected consulting and administration firms in the country.
 
Maybe you’ve heard of B Corps and had no idea what it means. Certified B Corps are purpose-driven for-profit companies that meet the highest standards for social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability, and are outperforming their conventional peers in terms of employee engagement, community giving, environmental stewardship and profit. Heather Paulsen will be sharing more about what B Corps are, how and why you might consider becoming one, and how Truckee could become a B Corp destination. “In my view, it’s a powerful framework for building an inclusive economy that works better for everyone,” said Paulsen.

Good Morning Truckee offers online registration at Truckee.com under What’s Happening. Breeze through the check-in line to get breakfast and a seat faster. You can also purchase multi-packs of tickets for your convenience – which can also get you checked-in quicker. And, as always, you can still purchase your ticket at the door with cash, credit card or check.
 
Good Morning Truckee is open to the public – everyone is invited. It is held the second Tuesday of every month at Truckee Tahoe Airport from 7:00-8:30am. Ticket price for general public is $12; Truckee Chamber members $10 and includes a hot breakfast and raffle ticket.
 
Good Morning Truckee is “going green”! The Town of Truckee has provided the event with reusable plates, cups, bowls and utensils. They are BPA free and washed and returned each month. Additionally, anyone who brings their own traveler coffee mug will receive an additional raffle ticket and chance to win great prizes.
 
Good Morning Truckee is presented by the Truckee Chamber of Commerce in partnership with sponsors Tahoe Forest Health System; Law Offices of Porter Simon; Dickson Realty Truckee Tahoe; Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation; Holdrege & Kull; Sierra Sun; 101.5FM Truckee Tahoe Radio; TTCTV; Truckee Tahoe Airport District; Town of Truckee, and Chef Ron Allen. Additional sponsorships opportunities are available.
 
Good Morning Truckee is a community forum to provide timely and relevant information on a variety of topics and create a networking opportunity.