“The biggest thing that it means to me is that the company cares about its employees, which means a lot considering the world we live in. The other meanings to me is that I am working for a solid company that is helping its employees in many ways. It is looking for employees that want long term employment and rewards them for it. ”

“I’m not just an employee, I have a stake in the company and my work which also means my reputation, to do the best work that I can do, to help the company grow and prosper which will ultimately benefit me when I retire, I will have more than just social security. I also have friendships that have developed into extended family.”

“Employee ownership makes me feel more involved in the outcome. It’s a tangible way to see the fruits of your labor beyond a salary. Knowing that if the company prospers, you will directly prosper as well ”

“Knowing we are all working for the success of our company is a satisfying feeling. Also knowing that I am saving for my future as well as my coworkers futures is encouraging. This is my first time being involved with an opportunity like this so it motivates me to be more successful and have pride in my daily work life, and to gain more knowledge of our successful company.”

“Employee ownership makes me feel more involved in the outcome. It’s a tangible way to see the fruits of your labor beyond a salary. Knowing that if the company prospers, you will directly prosper as well ”

“It offers both financial and personal benefits. Financially, it helps build wealth over time as the value of my shares grow. On a personal level, it fosters a sense of responsibility and pride. I find it also offers more opportunities to contribute to decision making and provide influence in the company’s direction.”

"To Me ESOP means everyone’s opinions matters and we listen to everyones opinions respectfully. We are all working towards the same short term and long-term goals, to benefit the company, ourselves, and ultimately our families. As a partial owner I feel like I am always promoting our company and not just during work hours. “Always be selling”, but not because it’s your job, or you feel like you have too, but because you want to. "

“ESOP means a brighter future for my family and I”

“Employee Ownership means that I have a voice in my future. I can see what is working (and what isn’t) within our ESOP and I have a say in what we can change/adjust to forecast a better future. It makes me feel valued as a person. Employee Ownership means that I am surrounded by people who want the collective “best” for our team. It gives me a great sense of trust in my coworkers to know that we all have the same end goal and work towards it together. Employee Ownership means financial freedom to me. Pensions, 401K, and Social Security are not guarantees for majority of the working class. Even if you are lucky enough to have these options available, they most likely will not provide enough funding to cover life expenses after retirement. Employee Ownership gives me the opportunity to not worry so much about my financial future.”

“The biggest thing that it means to me is that the company cares about its employees, which means a lot considering the world we live in. The other meanings to me is that I am working for a solid company that is helping its employees in many ways. It is looking for employees that want long term employment and rewards them for it. ”

“I’m not just an employee, I have a stake in the company and my work which also means my reputation, to do the best work that I can do, to help the company grow and prosper which will ultimately benefit me when I retire, I will have more than just social security. I also have friendships that have developed into extended family.”

“Employee ownership makes me feel more involved in the outcome. It’s a tangible way to see the fruits of your labor beyond a salary. Knowing that if the company prospers, you will directly prosper as well ”

“Knowing we are all working for the success of our company is a satisfying feeling. Also knowing that I am saving for my future as well as my coworkers futures is encouraging. This is my first time being involved with an opportunity like this so it motivates me to be more successful and have pride in my daily work life, and to gain more knowledge of our successful company.”

“Employee ownership makes me feel more involved in the outcome. It’s a tangible way to see the fruits of your labor beyond a salary. Knowing that if the company prospers, you will directly prosper as well ”

“It offers both financial and personal benefits. Financially, it helps build wealth over time as the value of my shares grow. On a personal level, it fosters a sense of responsibility and pride. I find it also offers more opportunities to contribute to decision making and provide influence in the company’s direction.”

"To Me ESOP means everyone’s opinions matters and we listen to everyones opinions respectfully. We are all working towards the same short term and long-term goals, to benefit the company, ourselves, and ultimately our families. As a partial owner I feel like I am always promoting our company and not just during work hours. “Always be selling”, but not because it’s your job, or you feel like you have too, but because you want to. "

“ESOP means a brighter future for my family and I”

“Employee Ownership means that I have a voice in my future. I can see what is working (and what isn’t) within our ESOP and I have a say in what we can change/adjust to forecast a better future. It makes me feel valued as a person. Employee Ownership means that I am surrounded by people who want the collective “best” for our team. It gives me a great sense of trust in my coworkers to know that we all have the same end goal and work towards it together. Employee Ownership means financial freedom to me. Pensions, 401K, and Social Security are not guarantees for majority of the working class. Even if you are lucky enough to have these options available, they most likely will not provide enough funding to cover life expenses after retirement. Employee Ownership gives me the opportunity to not worry so much about my financial future.”