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title: Optimax's Innovative Employee Ownership Trust - Optimax Systems, Inc
description: Learn more about Optimax's innovative employee ownership trust plan in Rick's latest interview with The Aspen Institute.
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Mar 19, 2021

# Optimax’s Innovative Employee Ownership Trust

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Optimax ownership has taken a significant and forward-thinking step by establishing a new nonprofit perpetual trust that now holds ownership of the company. This innovative trust is designed with several key purposes in mind.

- Firstly, it aims to safeguard the business from being sold to another entity, thereby preserving its independence and original mission.
- Secondly, the trust is committed to maintaining a system of monthly profit sharing with employees, ensuring that the workforce continues to benefit directly from the company's success and fostering a sense of shared purpose and motivation.
- Lastly, the trust is strategically positioned to support the company’s ongoing growth, providing a stable foundation for future expansion and innovation.

This approach not only secures the company’s legacy but also aligns with its long-term vision of sustainable development and employee empowerment.

[Read the full article](https://www.aspeninstitute.org/blog-posts/job-quality-and-employee-ownership-an-interview-with-job-quality-fellow-rick-plympton-ceo-optimax/)

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