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👀 We’ll soon be launching the full eoa Annual Conference programme So we can’t give you any specifics right now… But we can tell you there’s 30+ sessions! As well as our incredible keynotes, there’s also breakout and best-in-class sessions. Plus silent seminars and fireside chats. You’ll be able to build your own bespoke conference itinerary as soon as the programme goes live early next month. Until then, our lips are sealed 🤫 Keep your eyes on your inbox and our socials so you don’t miss a thing. If you haven’t already booked your tickets, get in quick. We’ve already sold over half of them! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eXCQjn5d The eoa Annual Confernce is sponsored by Baxendale Employee Ownership #eoaAnnualConference

Congratulations to eoa member Hockley Mint for winning ‘CSR Jewellery Supplier of the Year’ at the PJ Awards! 👏 The company was crowed for its commitment to making a positive impact on the environment. This commitment is underpinned by the company’s transition to employee ownership. Its impressive CSR journey has also seen it invest £500k in its workshops in Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter. Employee ownership – great for people, planet, and place! Discover more about the proven benefits below ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gByqKaZD #CSR #Sustainability #Environment #Business #EmployeeOwnership

Today’s the day! Nominations officially close for the UK Employee Ownership Awards. You’ve got until 23:59 tonight to get your nominations in. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/erEDQksd We’ll be announcing the judging panel and shortlist later this month. So keep your eyes peeled. The UK EO Awards are proudly sponsored by Howden #UKeoAwards #eoaAnnualConference

The eoa Annual Conference programme launches this Monday! Next week, you’ll be able to book your sessions for this year’s incredible conference programme ahead of November. We’ve been busy working with colleagues, partners, and speakers for months putting the programme together. Trust us when we say this year is something special. You have some 30+ fascinating and informative sessions to pick from – and that’s all on top of surgeries, silent seminars, and fireside chats! From Monday 9 Sep, you can browse key info on each session, then book the ones you want to attend in between this year’s stellar keynotes. But we’ll save the surprises and specifics for Monday 😉 Keep your eyes on our socials and your inbox. In the meantime, make sure you’ve booked your tickets if you haven’t already. They’re selling out FAST and, once they’re gone, they’re gone. ➡️https://lnkd.in/eXCQjn5d #eoaAnnualConference

You’ve only got until TOMORROW to get your entries in for this year’s UK Employee Ownership Awards! Don’t delay in submitting. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/erEDQksd #UKeoAwards #eoaAnnualConference

Our CEO James de le Vingne joined a roundtable this week to explore issues currently facing small business finance. Led by the British Business Bank (BBB), the roundtable saw James spotlight current and future lending priorities for EO businesses. This aligns with our Manifesto ask for setting a small business funding target. It also builds on recent eoa work on how the BBB can support Labour’s target to ‘double the size of the mutual and coop sector’. Overall, we developed stronger relations and provided attendees with an improved understanding of the power of EO. Keep reading for more! 1. Unified Approach for Long-Term Growth With the Spring Budget, Industrial Strategy, UK Investment Summit, and National Wealth Fund launch ahead, these initiatives must align closely. Collaboration and clarity across these areas are vital for fostering long-term UK growth and competitiveness. This links to our call for a tax roadmap. 2. Ambitious Investment Targets The government's 3:1 private investment target emphasises its commitment to private sector growth. Achieving this requires strategic alignment between public and private sectors. Encouragingly, corporate venturing and pension investment opportunities in the UK are rising. 3. Pensions and the 'Adequacy' Concern Pension adequacy is increasingly prioritised. We must consider how to unlock pension funds for investment in UK businesses. 4. Keeping UK Businesses at Home To maintain competitiveness, it's crucial to offer better domestic growth and investment opportunities. EO is noted as a potential stabiliser. 5. Aligning Capital with Market Needs There’s ample capital, but it's often tied to outdated government programs rather than current market needs. Aligning these funds with Labour’s missions and market demands is an opportunity. 6. Regional Growth and Local Jobs Need Attention Support for regional and national growth is strong, but the investment needs for Local Growth Plans must better integrate with the Industrial Strategy to ensure cohesive UK development. 7. People vs. Currency: A Needed Shift Labour's focus is shifting towards prioritising people—the driving force behind businesses and the economy. EO presents a significant opportunity here. 8. Supporting Wealth Creation and Distribution Financial incentives currently favour wealth creation, but there’s a need for mechanisms that also support wealth distribution, fostering more inclusive growth. 9. Clarity on Business Growth Priorities While there’s alignment on the needed capital types and distribution mechanisms, there’s insufficient clarity on the specific business types the government aims to support. Clearer priorities will guide investment and strategy. #Business #Finance #Tax #Lending #EmployeeOwnership

We’ve supported groundbreaking new report to develop Scotland’s economy by increasing the role of inclusive and democratic business models (IDBMs). The report was launched by an independent review body comprising of economists, businesses, and support organisations including the eoa.  The review focuses on the potential of IDBMs such as social enterprises, employee owned businesses, development trusts, and co-operatives to reshape the Scottish economy. Key recommendations include: 🏢 Establish an effective and extensive eco-system of support for IDBMs to raise awareness, coordinate support, and increase training and funding 📈 Triple the number of IDBMs in Scotland by 2034 (with a target of 21,000)   📣 Calling on the UK and Scottish Government to explore potential tax relief to support enterprises operating as an IDBM This report sets the stage for a new era of business in Scotland, where inclusivity and democracy are at the heart of economic growth.    By championing IDBMs, we can build a future that works for everyone.  Read the full report ➡️https://lnkd.in/e6tw7d4y #Business #Economy #SocialEnterprise #Cooperatives #EmployeeOwnership The Democracy Collaborative, Social Investment Scotland, Social Enterprise Scotland, Co-operatives UK, Aquascot, COMMUNITY ENTERPRISE IN SCOTLAND, University of Stirling, University of Strathclyde, Scottish Enterprise, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, South of Scotland Enterprise

Nominations close THIS WEEK for the UK Employee Ownership Awards! Gain sector-wide recognition for being a Great EO business by entering the awards before nominations close this Friday. Being shortlisted is an incredible achievement and winning is truly transformative. But you won’t benefit from either if you don’t enter. Remember, this is the only year you can enter ‘Transition of the Year’ and ‘Rising Star of the Year’. And if you’re enjoying your best year as an EO business, you won’t be able to use anything from this year as evidence for 2025’s ‘Employee Owned Business of the Year’ award. Get nominating now! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/erEDQksd The UK EO Awards are proudly sponsored by Howden #UKeoAwards #eoaAnnualConference

Join us next month in Manchester to discover more about the power of putting your people first and how EO provides a key success driver. Howden bring together a fascinating 3-strong panel made up of Branch Director Jack Durrant BA (Hons) ACII, Commercial Manager Nikki Hookway Dip CII, and Account Handler Chiz Onyeoji BA (Hons) Cert CII. Together, they’ll explore the insurer’s ‘people first’ culture and the positive impacts it has on employee owners. Told with a mix of experiences from directors and front-line colleagues, you’ll hear how this approach brings Howden’s strategic vision to life… AND how you can fold these learnings into your own businesses. Taking place on 25 Sep at Howden’s new Manchester office, you won’t want to miss this exclusive member event. Sign up now to guarantee your place. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ee9PtdSu #Culture #Vision #Strategy #Business #Insurance

Maximise your eoa Annual Conference experience with these canny tips from Headline Sponsor Baxendale Employee Ownership! As a Specialist Advisor on all things EO and having supported 250+ businesses move into EO over the last decade, they know their stuff. So, here’s their top five tips to get the most out of this year’s conference. 💡Prepare to Learn 💡Prepare to Connect 💡Prepare to Celebrate 💡Prepare to be Challenged 💡Prepare to ask Baxendale Employee Ownership Questions Together with Baxendale Employee Ownership, we’ll see you at Telford International Centre in November. We can’t wait! In the meantime, read the full blog for more on these brilliant conference tips. ➡️ https://ow.ly/rh9U50T7lhf If you haven’t already booked your tickets, just follow the link above. But be quick – tickets are selling fast! #eoaAnnualConference