Welcome to the Foundation for Enterprise Development
Welcome to The Foundation for Enterprise Development (FED)
The FED was established in 1986 by Dr. J. Robert Beyster to promote the concept of broad-based, participative employee ownership and entrepreneurism. Programs include inter-disciplinary research and curriculum development; program management and technology transition support to government research and development agencies; publications, training and tools for small business and entrepreneurs.
Small Business Tool Kit
Featuring training materials, including audio, to assist small business in increasing readiness for technology commercialization and transition. See latest materials at no cost: More Information
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A documentary film that captures the stories of three U.S. based companies that are owned by their employees.
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Spotlight
Spotlight
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The "Emerging Scholar Award" recipients have been announced! Congratulations Felice B. Klein, Adam Seth Litwin & Elizabeth McClean
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Beyster Fellow David Madland with Karla Walter publish "Growing the Wealth: How Government Encourages Broad-Based Inclusive Capitalism"
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Washington Technology writes a wonderful article about the power of employee ownership shown through FED's film "We the Owners"
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FED Fellow Tamara Carleton publishes article in NCEO Employee Ownership Report
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2012 IAFEP Conference & Beyster Symposium, Draws More Than 100 Management Scholars From Across The Globe
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FED Launches Trailer for "We the Owners: Employees Expanding the American Dream"
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