This month we've packed the report with tons of articles and news about ESOPs that you won't want to miss! This month also includes a special report on Cybersecurity preparedness for ESOPs.
The ESOP Association
ESOP Association Resources
Feb. 17
Allowing Loans and Technical Assistance for ESOP Buyouts of Retiring Business Owners
Feb. 13
In This Issue
Page 2 Chapter Expansion
Page 3 State and Regional Chapter Council (SRCC) Meeting 2023
Page 4 Getting To Know: Roland Burdett
Page 6 Getting to Know: Tamera Edwards
Page 8 Green with Ownership
Page 9 Chapter Officers and Sponsors
Page 2 Chapter Expansion
Page 3 State and Regional Chapter Council (SRCC) Meeting 2023
Page 4 Getting To Know: Roland Burdett
Page 6 Getting to Know: Tamera Edwards
Page 8 Green with Ownership
Page 9 Chapter Officers and Sponsors
Advocacy
Feb. 10
At The ESOP Association, we’re resolving to continue the exciting growth and accomplishments from 2022 and striving to serve our membership in new and better ways.
Feb. 03
Second Circuit Addresses Key Pleading Requirement for Constitutional Standing in ESOP Transaction Case
Jul. 29
Welcome to the July issue of the ESOP Report. This month we feature a lot of information about employee engagement, growing a culture, and resources to help your ESOP.
Jul. 21
Yesterday the House of Representatives passed H.R. 8294, a package of six fiscal year 2023 federal appropriations bills. The six-bill package includes the FY 2023 Financial Services and General Government funding bill, whose related agencies like the Small Business Administration have regulatory oversight of some ESOP-related issues, and which includes provisions that will directly impact ESOPs and employee ownership in America.
Jul. 28
After several days of debate, Senate Republicans have offered their version of the “Phase Four” economic stimulus and COVID recovery bill. Of particular note to those in the ESOP community, this package of bills does not yet include S. 4236—the bill introduced by Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) that would offer grants to companies that create or expand an ESOP.
The package is a first draft and will likely change significantly as both parties work to hammer out an agreement. As currently written, this group of bills would offer the following items.
The package is a first draft and will likely change significantly as both parties work to hammer out an agreement. As currently written, this group of bills would offer the following items.
Jul. 27
S. 4236
Economic Recovery and Investment Through Employee Ownership Program
On July 21, 2020, Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) introduced S. 4236, a bill to establish a federal grant program to encourage economic recovery through business investment and the creation and expansion of employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs). The bi-partisan bill has been co-sponsored by Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and was referred to the Senate Committee on Finance.
Economic Recovery and Investment Through Employee Ownership Program
On July 21, 2020, Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) introduced S. 4236, a bill to establish a federal grant program to encourage economic recovery through business investment and the creation and expansion of employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs). The bi-partisan bill has been co-sponsored by Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and was referred to the Senate Committee on Finance.
Jul. 22
TEA Endorses Temporary Federal ESOP Grant Program Act
Thanks Sen. Johnson For Leadership; Encourages inclusion in COVID “Phase 4”
Thanks Sen. Johnson For Leadership; Encourages inclusion in COVID “Phase 4”