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The Latest in Purpose Trust and Innovative Co-ops

The Organically Grown Company is modeling a new mission-driven ownership structure. The company used a “purpose trust” to buy out retiring owners. The trust’s mandate is to support the company’s mission long-term. This strategy can benefit employees too and it disincentivises future sale of the company for quick profits. Thinking about this strategy? We can help.