Who Will Own Your Business Next? Employee Ownership Trusts with Chad Friesen

Who will own your business when it is time to move on? For many business owners, succession planning raises important questions about preserving their legacy, protecting employees and ensuring the long-term success of the company they have built. Join the Alberta Business Alliance for an engaging business luncheon exploring Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs), an innovative approach to business succession that allows employees to share in the ownership and future success of a company. Featuring Chad Friesen, CEO of Friesens Corporation, a successful Canadian employee-owned company, and Taylor Sekhon, Founder of Advara Holdings Inc., who brings extensive experience in employee ownership transactions and investment structures. Together, they will explore how employee ownership works, the opportunities created by Canada's Employee Ownership Trust legislation, and the practical considerations for business owners exploring their succession options. Whether you are a business owner considering your next chapter, a professional advisor supporting clients through ownership transitions, or a business leader interested in alternative ownership models, this discussion offers valuable insights and practical perspectives.

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