Every Tuesday at 2:00 PM ET in August and October
Get ready for Employee Ownership Month (EOM) with The ESOP Association’s annual August webinar series. Designed to help members strengthen their Employee Ownership Month celebrations, this four-part virtual series will provide practical ideas, proven strategies, and real-world examples to help companies engage employee owners, advocate for employee ownership, and share their ESOP stories.
Each session features experienced presenters and ESOP leaders who will share actionable insights that participants can immediately apply within their organizations. Whether you’re planning your first Employee Ownership Month celebration or looking to build on past success, this series offers valuable resources to help make October more impactful.
These FREE webinars for TEA members will take place every Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. Eastern throughout August with more to come in October.
August 4
Advocacy in Action: Championing ESOPs with elected officials to strengthen our employee ownership voice
Effective advocacy starts with real relationships. In this session, you’ll learn how to engage elected officials in meaningful ways—whether through site visits, direct outreach, or ongoing communication. We’ll walk through practical strategies to help you tell your company’s story, demonstrate the real-world impact of employee ownership, and strengthen support for pro-ESOP policies.
You’ll leave with tools, talking points, and a clearer understanding of how your voice—and your company’s experience—can help shape the future of employee ownership.
August 11
ESOPATHON: Fundraising strategies and inspiring stories from across TEA
ESOPATHON is more than a campaign; it’s a chance to bring your community together around a shared purpose. It is the single largest fundraising effort to support the Employee Ownership Foundation, which supports scholarships, educational programs, employee training, and executive learning. Join us to explore proven fundraising strategies, creative engagement ideas, and real examples of what has worked across The ESOP Association chapter network.
Hear directly from participants who have successfully mobilized their teams, built momentum, and made an impact. Whether you’re new to ESOPATHON or looking to elevate your efforts, this session will provide both inspiration and practical next steps.
August 18
Getting Ready to Celebrate EOM: Games, activities, and creative ideas to engage employee owners
EOM is your opportunity to bring ownership culture to life. This session is packed with creative, easy-to-implement ideas to help you celebrate in ways that are meaningful, engaging, and fun.
From games and events to recognition programs and storytelling, you’ll discover approaches that strengthen understanding of the ESOP while building pride and participation across your organization. Walk away with ideas you can tailor to your company—whether you’re planning your first celebration or looking to take it to the next level.
August 25
Amplify Your Ownership Story: Practical resources, communications, and outreach strategies to promote employee ownership
Your story is one of your greatest assets. Bring it forward so others can see and hear it.
In this session, we’ll focus on how to effectively communicate the value of employee ownership to key audiences, including employees, communities, and policymakers.
Learn how to use messaging, content, and outreach strategies to elevate your company’s voice and reinforce the ESOP advantage. From internal communications to external storytelling, you’ll gain practical ideas to help you confidently share your story and expand the reach of employee ownership.
And the learning doesn’t stop in August, be on the lookout for our second series of EOM webinars taking place throughout October, to help you keep the momentum going all month long.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain fresh ideas and inspiration as you prepare for EOM. Click here and register for the webinars that fit your needs or join us for all four sessions to make this October your strongest EOM yet.
