Business Development
Building Sustainable Futures in Manufacturing for Current and Future Workers
We do business differently. Choosing to work with us means investing in Western North Carolina's economy and supporting a stronger local workforce. Over the past seven years, we've created quality green jobs across our five community-owned enterprises, each focused on economic growth and ensuring employment stability.
Good Books
Good Books is a cooperative led by minority women, offering bilingual bookkeeping, notary, and translation services to a diverse array of businesses.
We are committed to fostering the development of new enterprises in the region and providing underserved communities with the financial literacy necessary to create sustainable, local wealth.
Building Equitable Workplaces
Not all businesses are built the same. Whether you are an employee or an employer, we can help your workplace become more democratic and more productive.
We can improve business performance and contribute to a fairer economy by empowering democratic participation, knowledge exchange, and collective problem-solving. Our strategies have already made a significant difference in 62 businesses, cultivating better environments for employers and employees.
Transitioning to Employee Ownership
In 2023 we helped Equinox Woodworks transition to employee ownership. Read more here.
We provide support to established businesses that are interested in exploring or completing a conversion to employee ownership.
If you're a retiring business owner seeking support for succession planning, or if you wish to deepen ownership roots within your team, we're here to help. Our approach is designed to make the exploration and conversion process as smooth and informed as possible, ensuring your business and its people succeed together.
Great Game Of Business (GGOB)
Give your team the financial understanding they need to help your organization succeed. The GGOB training makes business finances clear and accessible, allowing team members to contribute to your shared success. By enhancing their financial knowledge, you're investing in a brighter future for your organization.
Workplace Programs
Supervisor Training
Discover a coaching approach to supervision training that empowers managers and supervisors to lead their teams with confidence. We focus on essential skills like active listening, self-awareness, effective communication, and teamwork in problem-solving. Our training ensures leaders are not just in charge but truly supportive and impactful examples for their teams.
By shaping workplaces that inspire people to stay and do their best, we support businesses in keeping their teams strong.
Our method boosts job satisfaction and loyalty, which in turn enhances productivity and strengthens teams. These improvements keep employees happy and become a draw to top talent, laying the groundwork for continued success
Worker Committees
Boosting employee engagement is key to revitalizing your workforce and keeping talent. We enhance workplace connections by setting up committees of front-line employees and middle managers. These committees facilitate an exchange of ideas, help identify challenges, and develop solutions straight from those who understand your workplace the best.