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Apr. 07
In 2025 Web Industries is celebrating 40 years of employee ownership, 25 of them as a 100% ESOP. Web is a manufacturer with facilities and employee owners in both the US and the EU. We are very intentional about implementing systems and structures for high participation.One very practical way we bring ownership culture to life is through our Ideas Teams. Inspired by the book Ideas Are Free by Alan Robinson and Dean Schroeder, this program harnesses the creativity of every employee owner to drive continuous improvement - one idea at a time.
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Apr. 07
“If you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu…”This is an old adage in Washington, DC, that’s been credited to several sources over the past few decades. Various newspapers, politicians, union leaders, and books have all referenced this saying in whole or part, and it was even utilized (though misspoken for comedic effect) by Julia Louis-Dreyfus in the series “Veep.”
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Apr. 07
Calling senior ESOP finance leaders: The ESOP Association will convene the first ever annual CFO Summit in Park City, Utah from June 22-24, 2025. Modeled after our very popular and useful CEO Summit conference, this event marks another new chapter of executive programming offered by The ESOP Association.
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Apr. 07
On March 11, Lori Chavez-DeRemer was officially sworn in as Secretary of Labor. The ESOP Association strongly supported Secretary Chavez-DeRemer’s confirmation because she has a deep understanding of ESOP businesses and the transformative power of employee ownership. She knows it’s possible to be both pro-business and pro-worker, and that ESOPs embody the best of both those worlds.
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Apr. 07
The ESOP Association’s 2025 National Conference is right around the corner! We hope you’ll join us May 13-16 in our nation’s capital to grow in your ESOP career, make new lasting connections, support ESOP advocacy, and celebrate employee ownership! Expand Your ESOP Knowledge and Grow in Your CareerTEA National is packed with educational content and programming, with nearly 60 concurrent sessions, roundtables, general sessions, and chapter showcases.
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Apr. 07
Less than three weeks after being sworn into office, U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer met with The ESOP Association’s President and CEO, James Bonham, to discuss the Association’s regulatory priorities under the Trump Administration. Chavez-DeRemer had been a strong and vocal supporter of ESOPs while serving in Congress. Consequently, The ESOP Association mounted a significant advocacy campaign in support of her confirmation as the ESOP community’s top regulator.
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Mar. 03
At a recent ESOP Association conference session on valuation issues, an ESOP company executive happened to remark, “Our annual valuation reports have never had a SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats).” One may not realize it, but such an analysis can take many forms which are used to assess a company’s risk.
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Mar. 03
Exciting news to share about Gemini Industries, a 100 percent employee-owned leading manufacturer of innovative wood coating solutions headquartered in El Reno, Oklahoma.In February, Gemini announced the acquisition of Diamond Vogel’s Industrial Wood business unit. This strategic milestone underscores Gemini’s commitment to advancing quality, innovation and service in the wood coatings industry.
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Mar. 03
The ESOP Association is thrilled to announce the release of its comprehensive ESOP Association Fiduciary Guidebook – a must-have resource for anyone involved in managing an ESOP. This comprehensive guide is designed to equip ESOP fiduciaries with the knowledge and tools they need to confidently navigate their responsibilities and ensure the success of their ESOP.
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Mar. 03
ESOPs are gaining momentum in state legislatures across the country, with an increasing number of states passing or considering laws to support employee ownership. These legislative initiatives recognize the economic and social benefits of ESOPs and aim to make transitions to employee ownership easier and less costly. The ESOP Association (TEA) has been at the forefront of these efforts, advocating for policies that empower employee-owned businesses.
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