March Newsletter | 2nd Edition
Kansas City Stands Out As A National Leader In EO
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
Did you know that Kansas City stands out as a national leader in employee ownership? Kansas City boasts a higher concentration of employee-owned companies than many metro areas of similar size. Among the region’s largest employee-owned firms are (based on revenue and regional reporting from the Kansas City Business Journal list):
Burns & McDonnell – A global leader in engineering, architecture, and construction, and one of the largest employee-owned firms in the U.S.
Black & Veatch – A major player in infrastructure engineering and consulting (energy, water, telecom)
HNTB – An infrastructure design and transportation engineering firm with projects nationwide
Garney – A contractor building water and wastewater infrastructure nationwide
Cerris – A nationwide construction, mechanical, and building automation solutions company
Employee ownership is especially prominent in industries like engineering, construction, and professional services – and employee-owned companies are more likely to: keep jobs local, build wealth for employees, maintain business continuity during ownership transitions, and strengthen regional economic resilience.
As more business owners consider retirement, employee ownership can serve as a powerful succession strategy—one that benefits workers, businesses, and the broader community. If you are considering a transition to employee ownership, MOCEO can help. Reach out today!
Sincerely,
