Thanks to North Country Public Radio that just aired a great piece about Ward Lumber’s ownership transition. Check out https://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/43724/20210507/employee-ownership-can-prevent-job-losses-and-closures-when-north-country-business-owners-retire
There were also pieces in the Peru Gazette, LBM Journal, HBS Dealer and Northeastern Retail Lumber Association (three industry groups), Adirondack Daily Enterprise, Sun Community News, Press-Republican, and New York Almanack.
We’re also excited that the State University of NY (SUNY) Chancellor and New York State Small Business Development Center (SBDC) State Director released a joint statement congratulating Ward Lumber and shared the story across the state via SUNY channels.
Webb Analytics provided an analysis of what made the Ward Lumber transition work.
The June 25 Board Cutting Ceremony was beamed via Facebook Live–see the intro to US Senator Gillibrand at minute 20! Coverage appeared on North Country Public Radio, in the Press Republican, in the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, and in HBSDealer.