Browse 35 employee-owned companies headquartered in Illinois. These are businesses where employees have a real stake in where they work — from worker cooperatives to ESOPs to profit-sharing companies.
Telecommunications
Broadband and business communications provider with CWA-represented employees across northern New England and other regions.
Manufacturing
World's largest manufacturer of foam cups and containers with significant Illinois operations. Employee-owned through ESOP with profit-sharing program.
Manufacturing
Agricultural and construction equipment manufacturer with UAW-represented production workers at factories across the Midwest.
Utilities
Largest regulated electric utility in the US with IBEW and UWUA union workers across its six operating companies.
Manufacturing
Publicly traded manufacturer of safety and signaling products, street sweepers, and environmental solutions. Offers employee stock purchase plan and profit sharing.
Food & Beverage
Major American candy company producing brands including Brach's, Trolli, Black Forest, and SweeTarts. Offers employee profit-sharing programs and comprehensive benefits.
Education
Leading provider of educational products and services including college bookstores and library resources. 100% employee-owned through ESOP.
Engineering
Employee-owned architectural, engineering, and consulting firm with major Chicago operations. 100% ESOP-owned providing infrastructure, environmental, and building design services.
Consulting
Professional services firm providing consulting in healthcare, education, and commercial sectors with profit sharing.
Hospitality
Global hospitality company with Unite HERE union-represented workers at managed hotel properties in major cities.
Hospitality
Global hospitality company headquartered in Chicago operating over 1,000 hotel properties worldwide. Offers employee stock purchase plan and profit-sharing programs.
Manufacturing
Diversified manufacturer with decentralized operations and profit sharing across its business units.
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