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Jun. 05
President Trump’s Nominee for Assistant Secretary of Labor and Head of EBSA Signals Major Shift in Dep. Of Labor’s Posture Toward ESOPs During Confirmation HearingDuring his confirmation hearing today, Daniel Aronowitz, President Trump’s nominee to lead the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) as Assistant Secretary of Labor, signaled a sea change in how the Department of Labor (DOL) views ESOPs under this Administration. EBSA is the chief regulator of ESOPs at the DOL under the Employment Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
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May. 09
Welcome to your April issue of the ESOP ReportThis month we've packed the report with tons of articles and news about ESOPs that you won't want to miss!
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May. 09
The ESOP Association today announced the hiring of Erica Beck Spencer to lead the Association’s efforts to transform ESOP education and adult learning. In addition, The ESOP Association is announcing the development of new certification programs across several core ESOP disciplines that will become integrated into future National and Chapter events beginning in January 2026.
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May. 01
In this Issue: A Note from Our PresidentSpring Conference HighlightsFeedback and Observations from the PA/DE Spring ConferenceMake Your Voices Heard!Read full issue >>
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Apr. 25
Inside this Issue:Recap of Ohio Statehouse Advocacy DayGreat Lakes Regional Conference RecapState & Regional Chapter Council Meeting Notable Happenings!Legislation UpdatePerry ProTECH - Chapter Company of the YearLauren Gara- Chapter Employee-Owner of the YearRead the full Issue >>
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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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