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-David Kelly, CFO at Acadian Ambulance Service Inc.
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The ESOP Association and Project Equity have partnered to create state -by-state data that amplifies employee ownership as a common sense way to preserve businesses, strengthen jobs and build a more resilient post-pandemic economy.
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Forming an ESOP - A New Video Series on Business Succession Planning
Hear from ESOP companies in multiple different industries, and their seasoned advisors, about what an ESOP is and if it’s right for you.
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An ESOP is a retirement plan—but also a way of living and running a company. For insights on both technical and cultural aspects of these plans—which provide benefits to employee owners, the company, the community, and exiting owners—and links to additional resources, see our web page titled What is an ESOP?
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Sep. 29
In this month’s jam packed issue: TEA talks Employee Ownership Month, the recent petition filed with the Department of Labor, and several events and updates for the Employee Ownership Foundation, including ESOPATHON! Also don’t miss the EOM poster contest winner, an AACE Awards update, and Edmunson Scholarship recipients.
Nov. 24
See a recap of the recently concluded ESOP 2020 conference, read about the ESOP champions in Congress we helped return to office and those who won't be back in 2021, learn how resent survey results will make our advocacy efforts easier, and more in this issue of the ESOP Report. Plus, get the new mailing address for The ESOP Association and the Employee Ownership Foundation.
Apr. 03
April ESOP Report Now Available
The April edition of the ESOP Report is now available online for members of TEA.
This month's edition is special. In our expanded ESOP Report you will find articles about all the new member benefits we are providing to help our members weather the current health and financial crisis. We hope this month's newsletter becomes a valuable resource for your employee owners or, for our professional members, your clients.
The April edition of the ESOP Report is now available online for members of TEA.
This month's edition is special. In our expanded ESOP Report you will find articles about all the new member benefits we are providing to help our members weather the current health and financial crisis. We hope this month's newsletter becomes a valuable resource for your employee owners or, for our professional members, your clients.
Ownership Advantage, Legal Update, Washington Report, Jodi Lamb, Kevin Korenthal, ESOP Contributions, Allocations, Nydia Velazquez, ESOP PAC, SRCC Meeting
Jan. 30
ESOP Association makes a strategic investment in chapter support.
ESOP Report, Legal Update, AACE, Ownership Advantage, S 177, HR 2258, ESOP Transactions, CEO
Jan. 07
ESOP Association launches a new member database and new website.