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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
9:00 am CDT Jan 23, 2025
Minnesota/Dakotas and Iowa/Nebraska Chapter - 2025 Virtual Roundtable
Chapter: Iowa & Nebraska, Minnesota & Dakotas
CEO, CFO, and HR roundtables. The Iowa/Nebraska Chapter is joining the Minnesota/Dakotas Chapter for a virtual roundtable event that will offer the opportunity to network and engage with an even larger group of ESOP Company leaders! This event is designed and developed for Corporate members of The ESOP Association or those looking to create an Employee Ownership program.
8:00 am EDT Mar 11, 2025
Indiana Chapter - 2025 Spring Conference
Chapter: Indiana
2025 Indiana Chapter Spring Conference
8:00 am PDT Mar 13 - 14, 2025
Northwest Chapter - 2025 Spring Conference
Chapter: Northwest
2025 Northwest Chapter Spring Conference
Spokane, WA
7:00 am EDT Mar 20, 2025
Michigan Chapter - 2025 Spring Conference
Chapter: Michigan
Michigan Chapter Spring Conference 2025
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
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.