Browse 21 employee-owned companies headquartered in Iowa. These are businesses where employees have a real stake in where they work — from worker cooperatives to ESOPs to profit-sharing companies.
Media
Major media conglomerate publishing magazines and operating television stations. Offers employee stock purchase plan and profit-sharing programs.
Agriculture
Farmer-owned agricultural cooperative providing grain marketing, agronomy, feed, and energy services across central Iowa. Member-owners share profits through patronage dividends.
Retail
Community-owned cooperative grocery providing natural, organic, and locally sourced foods in the Iowa City and Cedar Rapids area. Democratic member ownership.
Finance
Fortune 500 global financial company offering retirement, asset management, and insurance services. Offers employee stock purchase plan and profit sharing.
Transportation
One of the largest privately held trucking and logistics companies in the US. Employee-owned through ESOP with comprehensive profit-sharing benefits.
Technology
Member-owned financial technology company providing debit card processing, core banking, and fraud prevention services to community banks and credit unions nationwide.
Engineering
100% employee-owned engineering and consulting firm focusing on power, water, transportation, and environmental projects.
Construction
Full-service mechanical and sheet metal contractor, 100% employee-owned through ESOP. Provides HVAC, plumbing, piping, and fire protection services.
Finance
Iowa's largest credit union and member-owned financial cooperative providing banking, lending, and investment services with democratic governance.
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