National group says employee ownership is a win-win

BURLINGTON — A speaker for a national group said Friday that Vermont businesses should consider selling to their employees as a way to help them build assets and reduce wealth inequality.
Marjorie Kelly, from the Democracy Collaborative, said businesses across the country whose owners are retiring have an opportunity to transition to employee ownership.
Marjorie Kelly is the senior fellow and executive vice president of the Democracy Collaborative. Photo by Erin Mansfield/VTDiggerKelly spo