Family Quote by Jerry Greenfield
“One out of every 100 families in Vermont was a part owner of Ben and Jerry's.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: “Ben & Jerry’s Origins” on Bloomberg, 2020
A small fraction of Vermont families owned a share of Ben & Jerry’s, showing community investment.
In simple terms: Few families owned Ben & Jerry’s.
Community ownership can be limited but impactful.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- local investment
- shareholder meetings
- community events
- small business growth
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can more families gain ownership?
- What benefits does community ownership bring?
Broad ownership is rare.