Just saw the news that #GardenersSupply founder #WillRaap recently passed away at 73. Gardener's is definitely one of Vermont's "flagship" #EmployeeOwned companies, and Will started the process very early in the company's life.

To get a taste of Will's early involvedment in #EmployeeOwnership check out this video of Will speaking at the "Progressive Entrepreneurship Forum" organized by then #BTV Mayor #BernieSanders in 1985: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTpmcJCAGn8

#ESOP #Vermont #VT #VTBiz