FEATURERetention.  Morale.  Profitability.  Employee ownership has the power to move all three in the right direction.  By giving employees a vested interest, you create a culture of commitment and shared success.  Discover how this strategy could position your company for growth and stability.Today’s guest is Marie Davis, Executive Director of the Georgia Center for Employee Ownership (GA CEO):Marie’s email:  [email protected]’s LinkedIn page:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariebdavisinatlanta/GA CEO web page:  https://www.gaceo.org/ ----------NEWS ROUNDUPSmall business sentiment is nudging higher, but owners are still concerned.https://www.nfib.com/news/press-release/new-nfib-survey-small-business-optimism-rises/ https://www.nfib.com/news/press-release/nfib-jobs-report-july-job-openings-hit-lowest-levels-since-2020/ https://www.uschamber.com/sbindex/Judge hands small businesses major win over debit card swipe feeshttps://www.cspdailynews.com/technologyservices/judge-vacates-debit-card-swipe-fee-rule-pending-appealLemonade Stand Freedom Act becomes law in Missourihttps://www.realclearmarkets.com/articles/2025/07/28/americas_youth_should_be_free_to_innovate_without_barriers_1125077.html----------Email me at [email protected]. Please give me feedback on the podcast. Show web site: www.smallbizflash.com