Ron Calhoun found that employee ownership was the route to take for Palmer-Donavin’s succession plan

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When a family-owned company had no option of turning itself over to the next generation, an ESOP became the salvation of Palmer-Donavin Manufacturing Co. Here’s how Ron Calhoun not only made it work but maintained the integrity of the company — and the people. [read more]

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How the right accounting firm will help your business grow stronger every year

Stephen W. Christian, Managing Director, Kreischer Miller [read more]

How to implement a comprehensive employee separation agreement and release

Michael J. Torchia, Member, Semanoff Ormsby Greenberg & Torchia, LLC [read more]

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