Business View Magazine Apr-2023

36 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 10, ISSUE 4 After the company-wide meetings, employees became interested in the vesting process. Eligible Employee-owners would be rewarded with 20% ownership for after two years, and an additional 20% until full vesting after six years. “In the six years of being an ESOP, all facets of the business have seen improvements. Buehler’s has invested in technology, such as online ordering and pickup, delivery options through Door Dash and Instacart, as well as Healthy Living sections in our stores to offer organic and products our customers desire. Buehler’s opened a new grocery store in 2021. We were very proactive during the Covid pandemic to put in safety measures for our employees and customers”, said Mike Davidson. The ESOP was structured to allow time for Buehler’s Fresh Foods to plan for the future. Building a solid financial base first, then growing the business. The company has invested capital expenditures through its