Browse 35 employee-owned companies headquartered in Virginia. These are businesses where employees have a real stake in where they work — from worker cooperatives to ESOPs to profit-sharing companies.
Utilities
Global power company with IBEW and UWUA union-represented workers at generating stations and distribution networks.
Environmental Services
Environmental nonprofit advocating for clean energy transition and environmental justice in Appalachian communities with participatory governance model.
Aerospace & Defense
US subsidiary of BAE Systems providing defense, intelligence, and security solutions with IAM-represented manufacturing workers.
Construction
Largest privately held construction and engineering company in the US with extensive building trades union relationships.
Professional Services
ESOP advisory firm helping companies transition to employee ownership, itself structured as an employee-owned practice.
Aerospace & Defense
Aerospace and defense manufacturer with IAM and SPEEA union representation across commercial airplane and defense divisions.
Consulting
Government consulting and technology firm with profit sharing and employee stock purchase plan.
Manufacturing
Precision aerospace manufacturer producing aircraft components and assemblies, employee-owned through ESOP with 100% ownership.
Retail
Largest used car retailer in the US with employee stock purchase plans and profit-sharing programs available to all associates.
Technology
AI-powered customer experience management platform. Offered employee equity before acquisition by Qualtrics with strong employee profit-sharing culture.
Engineering
Employee-owned architecture and engineering firm providing design, consulting, and construction management services.
Utilities
Major gas and electric utility with IBEW-represented workers serving Virginia, the Carolinas, and the Midwest.
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