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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 29, 2026
This summer, The ESOP Association's (TEA’s) chapter network is delivering an exciting lineup of e
ESOP News
June 16, 2026
The ESOP Association’s National Conference 2026: Building Momentum and Energy Across Policy, Leadership, and Culture
The ESOP Association hosted its 2026 National Conference May 5–8 in Washington, DC, bringing toge
ESOP News
June 16, 2026
The Dawn of an ESOP Renaissance: Jim Bonham Outlines Sweeping Vision for Future of Employee Ownership
At The ESOP Association’s 2026 National Conference, President and CEO Jim Bonham delivered a swee
ESOP News
June 16, 2026
Assistant Secretary of Labor Daniel Aronowitz Addresses National Conference
Standing Ovation for EBSA Leader Ending DOL’s “War on ESOPs”Friday’s keynote address at
ESOP News
June 16, 2026
Congratulations to the 2026 National Award Winners
Each year, we recognize the individuals and companies who define excellence in employee ownership
ESOP News
June 11, 2026
Advocacy Academy and ESOP Advocacy Day Bring the Strong Voice of ESOPs to Capitol Hill
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








