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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
8:00 am PDT Sep 25 - 27, 2024
California/Nevada Chapter - 2024 Annual Conference
Chapter: California/Nevada Chapter
California/Nevada Chapter 2024 Annual Conference
Anaheim, CA
8:00 am PDT Sep 25, 2024
California/Nevada Chapter 2024 Golf Outing
Chapter: California/Nevada Chapter
California/Nevada Chapter 2024 Golf Outing
Coyote Hills Golf Course
Fullerton, CA
9:00 am EDT Oct 07 - 09, 2024
Great Lakes Regional Conference - 2024 (OH/KY, IN, MI Chapters)
Chapter: Ohio & Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan
This collaborative regional chapter event is hosted by the Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio/Kentucky 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.
5:00 pm EDT Oct 07, 2024
2024 Great Lakes Conference - Cornhole Tournament
Chapter: Indiana, Michigan, Ohio & Kentucky
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 HST Oct 16, 2024
Hawaii Chapter - 2024 Annual Conference
Chapter: Hawaii
Hawaii Chapter 2024 Annual Conference
5:00 pm EDT Mar 12 - 13, 2025
Southeast Chapter 2025 Spring Conference and Roundtables
Chapter: Southeast Chapter
2025 Southeast Spring Conference
8:00 am PDT Sep 24 - 26, 2025
California/Nevada Chapter - 2025 Annual Conference
Chapter: California/Nevada Chapter
California/Nevada Chapter 2025 Annual Conference
Sacramento, CA
9:00 am EDT Oct 06 - 08, 2025
Great Lakes Regional Conference - 2025 (OH/KY, IN, MI Chapters)
Chapter: Ohio & Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan
This collaborative regional chapter event is hosted by the Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio/Kentucky 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.