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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 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.
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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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ESOP News
June 11, 2026
The ESOP Association’s Advocacy Academy and ESOP Advocacy Day brought together a record-setting g
ESOP News
June 11, 2026
ESOP Advocacy Day Was Just the Beginning
ESOP Advocacy Day brought employee owners and ESOP professionals to Capitol Hill with one clear m
ESOP News
June 11, 2026
Record Setting ESOP PAC Breakfast at National Conference
Nationally Recognized Speaker Engages Capacity Crowd on Election OutlookOne of the most
ESOP News
June 11, 2026
Trustee Scholars: Investing in the Next Generation of Employee Ownership
Through its commitment to education and long-term impact, the Employee Ownership Foundation (EOF)
ESOP News
June 11, 2026
TEA Announces New Board Leadership and Welcomes Distinguished Voices in Employee Ownership
The ESOP Association (TEA) is proud to announce new additions and leadership transitions within i
ESOP News
June 11, 2026
ESOP Employee Accelerator Spotlight: Sebago Technics
This new series highlights employee-owned companies that exemplify strong ownership culture in pr
ESOP News
June 11, 2026
The Candidate Experience: Why It Matters to Your Business
In today’s competitive job market, success isn’t just about identifying the right talent, it’s also about how you engage with candidates throughout the hiring journey. Candidate experience—the impression job seekers form of a company based on their interactions during the recruitment process—is often overlooked but plays a critical role in shaping an organization’s reputation.
ESOP News
June 11, 2026
CFS Named a 2026 Top Workplace Winner for the Fourth Consecutive Year
CFS, a 100% employee-owned staffing firm, is proud to announce it has been named a 2026 Top Workp
ESOP News
April 29, 2026
Lochmueller Group Named a 2026 Best Place to Work in Illinois
We are proud to share that Lochmueller Group has been named one of the 2026 Best Places to Work i
ESOP News
April 29, 2026
From Routine to Remarkable: Rethinking ESOP Statement Season
For some ESOP companies, statement release season is nothing more than a routine.









