LA County to Launch Free Employee Ownership Consultation and Assistance Services for Business Owners

Los Angeles, CA November 28, 2023 – LA County Board of Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell and the LA County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) will be launching the Employee Ownership LA County program, which will provide no-cost education and technical assistance to business owners interested in selling legacy companies and offering employees a chance to take full company ownership.

The launch event will be held at Giroux Glass, a glass, glazing, and architectural metals contracting company that provides services in the commercial, retail, and luxury sectors. Giroux Glass is a 100% employee-owned business, also known as Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), with a team of union-qualified glaziers that provide high-quality repairs and replacements to glass, mirrors, aluminum, doors, skylights, and storefronts.

The Employee Ownership LA County program will be administered in partnership with Project Equity and is funded by the Board approved American Rescue Plan Act. Visit here to access additional information on the program and services.