Make the Pledge | Mainshares

For Current Owners

Keep your business
locally owned

Local ownership is too important for a few private equity funds to own all of America's small businesses.

We measure our success by the number of businesses we keep in the

hands of local owner-operators

If you’re a current owner and our mission hits home, there are a few ways for you to get involved.

Commit to keeping your business locally owned

Join the ranks of owners keeping their businesses locally owned and operated.

Joe

Entertainment - AZ

Rick

Creative Agency - TN

Shawn

Electrical - FL

Catherine

B2B Services - TX

James

Landscaping - MA

How you can get involved in the fight

From advising the next generation to investing in hardworking operators, there is a range of ways for seasoned owner-operators to get involved at Mainshares.

Become an advisor to the next generation

Help forge the next generation of owner-operators with business advice, personal connections and industry-specific knowledge.

Invest in operators buying businesses

We connect hardworking operators with investors to help them fund acquisitions. These investment opportunities may provide consistent income and growth.

Prepare an employee to take over

Trusted employees make great owners. They understand your business and will uphold your reputation. Learn how we can help you transition to a trusted employee.

Make the Pledge

Commit to keeping your business in the hands of a local owner-operator. Those who make the pledge will receive a decal for your business as well as a hat.

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