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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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Press Releases
July 01, 2026
President Donald Trump has nominated current Acting Secretary Keith Sonderling to lead the Depart
Chapter News
June 30, 2026
Wisconsin Chapter Newsletter: Q2 2026
In this Issue:2026 Summer Conference OverviewWisconsin Chapter Podcast is
ESOP News
June 29, 2026
Summer Learning, Networking, and Employee Ownership Momentum: ESOP Association Chapter Events Across the Country
This summer, The ESOP Association's (TEA’s) chapter network is delivering an exciting lineup of e
ESOP Report
June 25, 2026
ESOP Report | Volume 41, Issue 6
Welcome to Volume 41, Issue 6 of the ESOP Report This month we've packed the report with tons of articles and news about ESOPs that you won't want to miss!
Chapter Advocacy
June 23, 2026
ESOP Champions in Congress
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
Chapter News
June 15, 2026





