Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Do You Really Know Who Supports Employee Stock Ownership?

The now famous Texas Congressman Ron Paul [R-TX] has consistently put his name on the line for employee stock ownership since he came to Congress in 1989. Most recently, he signed on to H.R. 6419 by Congressman Dana Rohrabacher [R-CA] that essentially would make broad based stock compensation plans tax free. Among insiders who keep track of those that support ESOPs and employee stock ownership, there is no doubt where Congressman Paul stands.   But there is a great deal of confusion...

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Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Steve Sheppard on the Road for Employee Ownership

As part of the ESOP Outreach Program, Steve Sheppard frequently speaks to ESOP companies on how to harness to the power of employee ownership.    Now, in partnership with the Employee Ownership Foundation, Steve is scheduling speaking engagements with business leaders and opinion makers who are not aware of the transformational power of employee ownership through an ESOP.   Steve, former CEO of the employee-owned Foldcraft Company in Kenyon, Minnesota, will travel the U.S. speaking...

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Thursday, July 17, 2008

August Recess is Approaching - Time to Setup a Meeting with Your Member of Congress

August means one thing in Washington, DC – summer recess for members of Congress. In August, every member decamps for home and this is a great time to setup meetings and invite your member of Congress to visit your company. There’s no greater way to show a member the power of an ESOP than to have he or she visit your company and see firsthand.    If you would like information on how to setup a meeting, visit The ESOP Association’s website and download a...

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Wednesday, July 09, 2008

Presidential Candidates and ESOPs

As the Presidential Campaign unfolds, many ESOP advocates have asked about the nominees’ position on ESOPs. We do not have a written statement or any other evidence from Senator John McCain on his view of employee ownership through ESOPs, but we do have a 2005 letter from Senator Barack Obama which we have posted below. The letter was written to several of The ESOP Association’s members in Illinois, when they wrote to him asking that he co-sponsor Senator Blanche Lincoln’s...

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Wednesday, July 02, 2008

Winning AACE Award Video Available on Website

The 2008 winning AACE Award Audio Visual winner is now available for viewing on The ESOP Association’s website – http://www.esopassociation.org/resources/resources_AACE_past_winners.asp.   The winning video by Harrell Remodeling, Inc. of Mountain View California, impressed judges with its practicality, fun attitude, and clear ESOP message. It showcases the company’s teamwork, dedication, and never give up attitude.    Take a look for yourself. 

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