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The Hub: The Digital Home of TEA’s Community

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The Hub: The Digital Home of TEA’s Community

The Hub connects ESOP companies, employee owners, and ESOP professionals in one secure, members-only online community. The ESOP Association built The Hub exclusively for TEA members to make it easier to find answers, share insights, and learn from peers who understand the unique realities of employee ownership.

Members use The Hub as the center of online activity within The ESOP Association. Fully integrated with TEA’s website, The Hub allows users to move seamlessly from Association resources into ongoing discussions—without relying on public social media platforms. Whether a member has a technical accounting question or is curious about how others are celebrating Employee Ownership Month, The Hub is a go-to resource for getting answers directly from ESOP peers. The direct connection to thousands of employee owners and ESOP professionals makes this network indispensable for members. The Hub provides a place for the answers, discussion, tools, and resources needed by employee owners and ESOP professionals in their daily operations. Members looking to make the most of their membership and the tools that TEA provides are encouraged to check out this resource and all it has to offer. 

The Hub keeps working around the clock. Members can scroll through recent posts, respond to questions, and follow discussions across chapter networks, work groups, and topic-specific community boards. When a challenge arises, members turn to The Hub to tap into nationwide expertise and proven best practices.

The platform also strengthens learning and collaboration. Members access webinar recordings, exchange tools and resources, and continue conversations sparked at chapter and national events. By bringing the ESOP community together in one trusted digital space, The Hub helps grow employee ownership and strengthen the ESOP community. 

Log in and start using The Hub today! If you have any trouble accessing the platform, TEA staff are ready to help, please email esop@esopassociation.org

Some of the most active and engaged spaces on The Hub include:

  • Chapter Communities, where members compare notes on regional trends, local service providers, and chapter events
  • ESOP Communications & Culture Discussions, focused on ownership mindset, financial education, and employee engagement
  • Finance, Accounting, and Tax Working Groups, where members exchange models, timing insights, and practical interpretations
  • HR and Administration Boards, covering participant statements, onboarding, and ESOP literacy at every career stage

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