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The Ohio Employee Ownership Conference | Corporate Liquidity Planning Group of UBS
May 20th, 2026

The Ohio Employee Ownership Conference brought together professionals from across the ESOP community for several days of collaboration, conversation, and connection-building. Attendees highlighted the strong sense of partnership and shared commitment that continues to drive employee ownership initiatives forward.
The Ohio Employee Ownership Center at Kent State University received recognition for its ongoing work supporting employee-owned companies and advancing awareness around ESOPs throughout Ohio and beyond.
Conference participants also noted the leadership and dedication demonstrated by Chris Cooper, Kelley, and the broader team, citing their professionalism, passion, and meaningful contributions to the employee ownership space.
The event helped strengthen existing relationships while creating new opportunities for collaboration within the ESOP community.