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The Employee Ownership Action Network (EOAN) is a free-to-join, grassroots advocacy movement for anyone with a stake in ensuring employee ownership continues to grow and thrive in the US.
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“Membership in The ESOP Association is vital to an ESOP owned company. The advocacy and education services are invaluable and are not duplicated by any other organization.”
-David Kelly, CFO at Acadian Ambulance Service Inc.
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The Employee Owned Conference, attended annually by more than 2,000 employee-owners, thought leaders, and professional advisors, is the largest ESOP conference in the world.
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The #EO Solution
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.
ESOP Association Resources
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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What is an ESOP?
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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Chapter Events and Meetings
2:00 pm CDT Sep 18 - 20, 2024
2024 Midwest Regional Conference
Chapter: Heart of America, Illinois, Iowa & Nebraska, Minnesota & Dakotas, Wisconsin
This collaborative regional chapter event is hosted by the Heart of America, Illinois, Iowa/Nebraska, Minnesota/Dakotas, and Wisconsin Chapters of The ESOP Association. We are creating an exciting agenda that will allow you to walk away a bit more enlightened and have a significant amount of information to share with your fellow ESOP members.
11:00 am EDT Oct 15 - 16, 2024
New England Chapter Fall Conference 2024
Chapter: New England
New England Spring Conference 2024
The New England Chapter of The ESOP Association is please to announce a Fall in-person event to engage Chapter members with an educational and networking opportunity. This 2-day conference will provide great educational content and plenty of time to network with your peers! Five tracks, 20 Sessions, and time for Networking!
5:00 pm CDT Oct 15 - 16, 2024
Southeast Chapter 2024 - Fall Conference and Roundtables
Chapter: Southeast Chapter
2024 Southeast Fall Conference- Huntsville, AL
7:30 am CDT Oct 24, 2024
Minnesota/Dakotas Chapter - 2024 Fall Meeting - Sioux Falls, SD
Chapter: Minnesota & Dakotas
2024 MN/DAKS Fall Meeting in Sioux Falls, SD
5:00 pm EDT Mar 12 - 13, 2025
Southeast Chapter 2025 Spring Conference and Roundtables
Chapter: Southeast Chapter
2025 Southeast Spring Conference
8:30 am CDT Apr 09, 2025
Minnesota/Dakotas Chapter - 2025 Board of Directors Conference
Chapter: Minnesota & Dakotas
This conference is intended for the entire board of ESOP companies to attend to learn, discuss, and work through BIG ESOP questions while having access to experts and/or professional service members in the room.
7:00 am CDT Apr 10, 2025
Minnesota/Dakotas Chapter - 2025 Spring Conference and Roundtables
Chapter: Minnesota & Dakotas
2025 MN/DKS Spring Conference
7:30 am CDT Jun 12, 2025
Minnesota/Dakotas Chapter - 2025 Fargo Conference and Roundtables
Chapter: Minnesota & Dakotas
2025 MN/DAKS Fargo Conference and Roundtables
11:00 am CDT Jul 17, 2025
Minnesota/Dakotas Chapter - 2025 Golf Tournament
Chapter: Minnesota & Dakotas
2024 MN/DAKS Golf Tournament