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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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What Our Members Have to Say
“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 Sep 25 - 27, 2024
Multistate Regional Chapter Conference 2024
Chapter: Pennsylvania & Delaware, New York & New Jersey
This collaborative regional chapter event is hosted by the Pennsylvania/Delaware and New York/New Jersey 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.
7:30 am AKDT Oct 09, 2024
ESOP Employee Accelerator - Northwest Region
Chapter: Northwest
ESOP Employee Accelerator 2024 - Northwest
7:45 am AKDT Oct 10 - 11, 2024
Northwest Chapter - 2024 Fall Conference
Chapter: Northwest
2024 Northwest Chapter Fall Conference
Anchorage, AK
7:30 am HST Oct 16, 2024
Hawaii Chapter - 2024 Annual Conference
Chapter: Hawaii
Hawaii Chapter 2024 Annual Conference
5:00 pm CDT Oct 17, 2024
Illinois Chapter 2024 Employee Ownership Celebration
Chapter: Illinois
Illinois Chapter Employee Ownership Month Celebration - Join other ESOP companies and professional service providers for an evening of networking to celebrate Employee Ownership Month.
12:00 pm CDT Oct 18, 2024
Texas/Oklahoma Chapter - 2024 ESOP BBQ Cook-Off
Chapter: Texas/Oklahoma Chapter
Texas/Oklahoma Chapter - 2024 ESOP BBQ Cook-Off
7:30 am CDT Oct 23, 2024
ESOP Employee Accelerator - 2024 Illinois
Chapter: Illinois
ESOP Employee Accelerator 2024 - Illinois
Oakbrook Terrace
8:00 am CDT Mar 18 - 19, 2025
Illinois Chapter - 2025 Spring Conference
Chapter: Illinois
2025 Illinois Chapter Spring Conference