Prairie is a leading financial advisory firm specializing in creating and executing ownership transition strategies for middle-market companies nationwide.
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The Prairie team had a great week at the 2026 Employee Owned Conference! As a proud Platinum Sponsor, Prairie enjoyed presenting and connecting with the employee ownership community. Thank you to the ESOP Association team for hosting such an inspiring conference. #EO26
What trends are shaping employee-owned A&E firms? Join Henry Ventura & Nick Dolan as they share Prairie’s latest survey findings on growth, profitability, AI & industry sentiment, including our new ESOP A&E Industry Confidence Index®. go.prairiecap.com/l/850413/2…
The Retire Through Ownership Act, signed into law on October 15, 2026, represents an important development for Employee Stock Ownership Plan transactions. Read our article: here: go.prairiecap.com/l/850413/2…
Join us in welcoming Daniel Bell to the Prairie Team! prairiecap.com/news/prairie-…
Selling to our employees means the company stays independent and the people who built it share in what they built," commented Bob Bryan, Chief Executive Officer of ContactUs. Read the full transaction announcement here: go.prairiecap.com/l/850413/2…
If you missed our webinar this week led by Jamie McQueen and Joseph Labetti, you can now watch the full recording on demand. Access to the recording here: go.prairiecap.com/l/850413/2…
"U.S. A&D dealmaking remained active through the first half of 2026..." Read the latest Prairie Industry Perspective for Areospace & Defense here: go.prairiecap.com/l/850413/2…
Joseph Labetti presents “Liquidity & Capital Strategy in Mature ESOPs” at the Employee Owned Conference, exploring market trends, liquidity options & repurchase planning for long-term ESOP success. Learn more: prairiecap.com/events/employ…
The heart of employee ownership is rooted in shared responsibility, teamwork and commitment to work bigger than oneself. Throughout Employee Ownership Month, Prairie is volunteering with local organizations and giving back to the communities. @Greaterchicagofooddepository
Prairie is proud to be a Platinum sponsor at the ESOP Association's Employee Owned Conference. Our team is participating in eight presentations. You can also find us at our exhibit booth and suite at Copperleaf 4. Learn more here: prairiecap.com/events/employ…
If you missed our webinar this week led by Tim Jamison and Shaun McGehee, you cannow watch the full recording on demand? Access to the recording here: go.prairiecap.com/l/850413/2…
Hillary Hughes will participate in the panel "Perspectives from Women Leaders in the ESOP Community" at the Employee Owned Conference. The discussion will provide the unique perspectives of women serving as professional ESOP advisors. Learn more here: prairiecap.com/events/employ…
The middle-market M&A environment remains active, but outcomes increasingly depend on the business, the buyer and the path to closing. Read the latest issue of the Prairie Middle Market Perspective here: go.prairiecap.com/l/850413/2…
Trevor Dursky presents “Due Diligence Demystified: Executive Insights” at the November Employee Owned Conference, sharing practical tips for effective due diligence meetings. Learn more: prairiecap.com/events/employ…
AI is moving beyond novelty to everyday use. Join Dave Diehl at the November Employee Owned Conference for “The AI Effect” to learn how employee-owned companies are putting AI to work: prairiecap.com/events/employ…
Join Jamie McQueen and Joseph Labetti for an advanced look at real-world strategies, transaction structures and opportunities to create long-term value using minority equity. Register today! go.prairiecap.com/l/850413/2…
AI has become a strategic issue for boards, executives and fiduciaries across industries. Nick Viner will join the panel, "AI for ESOPs" at the Employee Owned conference in November. Learn more: prairiecap.com/events/employ…
Hilary Hughes will be presenting at the Employee Owned Conference on several topics. Each session explores how value and value creation impact employee actions and business outcomes. Learn more here: prairiecap.com/events/employ…
