September 2020

ESOP to weather pandemic
Survey Shows Consumers Prefer Companies with ESOP Values

We here at The Menke Group have previously argued that the COVID-19 pandemic is an opportunity for change, for creating a more equitable economy, a better capitalism. We have said that the future of the American economy will hinge on employee ownership, and on ESOPs in particular. We have written about the ways ESOP companies…

Applewood Seed Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Menke Congratulates Applewood Seed Company on Transition to Employee Ownership

The Menke Group was proud to advise and assist Colorado-based Applewood Seed Company, a wholesale supplier of bulk wildflower and garden seeds, with the design and implementation of their Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The transaction, which closed on July 31st, 2020, is a critical component of the company’s comprehensive succession plan, and will keep…