VEER Co-Sponsors the 2026 Employee Ownership Conference
At VEER, we’ve always believed that business succession isn’t a one-size-fits-all transaction, it’s a design process. Every business owner, founder, and leadership team carries a unique set of personal financial, business, and family goals, and understanding those objectives is key in designing an ownership plan that creates alignment between all three. With no off-the-shelf approach, sharing the avenues that are possible - including how they can be customized - is a big part of why we are thrilled to be a co-sponsor of the upcoming Canadian Employee Ownership Conference, taking place this October right here in Vancouver!
Adding Context and Colour to Succession Solutions
When business owners evaluate succession, they are often presented with relatively vague options: sell outright to a third party, pass the business down generationally, or sell internally. While the first option may be relatively simple to envision, options two and three leave many owners wondering where to even start.
At VEER, we believe that when it comes to designing a bespoke employee ownership model, we are only limited by our creativity. To set our north star, we look to begin every engagement by gaining a solid understanding of stakeholder objectives: those of the current owners, prospective ones, and the broader employee group.
Whether you are looking at a management buy-in, a partner buy-out, a broad-based employee ownership model, or even a bit of all of the above, our goal remains the same: working with our clients to craft an internal ownership plan that achieves them an amazing and successful exit, balancing fair market value for the founder with operational continuity and long-term equity for the employees who helped build the company.
Catch VEER on Stage: Exploring Ownership Models
VEER’s own Candice Hartwell will be participating on a panel at the conference focused on exploring the diverse types of employee ownership models available today.
Candice and her fellow panelists will break down:
The practical mechanics behind different employee ownership structures
How to align transitioning owners' financial targets with employee capacity and governance
Real-world insights on evaluating which model best serves your company's culture, cash flow, and timeline.
Let’s Connect in Vancouver
If you’re attending the conference, whether you’re a business owner starting to explore your exit strategy, an executive preparing for a management transition, or an advisor navigating employee ownership, we’d love to connect.
Come say hello to the VEER team during the conference, catch Candice’s panel session, and let's talk about how creative, objectives-driven deal structuring can secure your company's legacy.
Event Details:
Event: Canadian Employee Ownership Conference
Location: Vancouver, BC (Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront)
Date: October 20-22, 2026
More Information: https://www.employee-ownership.ca/conference/
Looking to explore employee ownership options tailored to your business goals? Reach out to the VEER team today to start a conversation.
