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The #EO Solution
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.
ESOP Association Resources
Forming an ESOP - A New Video Series on Business Succession Planning
Hear from ESOP companies in multiple different industries, and their seasoned advisors, about what an ESOP is and if it’s right for you.
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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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Dec. 22
Check out all the great information in the December issue of the ESOP Report, available exclusively to members of The ESOP Association!
Dec. 01
Written in partnership with the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade. Originally published in the September 2021 ESOP Report.
Colorado’s economic development organizations and government are coming together to further employee ownership across the state through new legislation.
Colorado’s economic development organizations and government are coming together to further employee ownership across the state through new legislation.
Dec. 01
The ESOP Association and Employee Ownership Foundation have launched a new video series aimed at shedding light on why companies decide to become employee owned, how they initiate their search for information, and the impacts employee ownership has on a business.
Chapter News, Resource
Jul. 30
Recap of the Summer Roundtable Meeting; welcome to our newest members; this month’s featured member; Employee Ownership Month activities; summary of Congressional visits; Wellman wins Membership Recruitment award; Wisconsin chapter wins Membership Development Award; list of upcoming events.
ESOP Report, Legal Update, Ownership Advantage, President's Corner, Kristie Marks, Washington Report, Employee Owned, Resource
Jul. 01
News about Employee Owned 2019, the Conference and Trade Show for ESOPs.
Chapter News, Resource
Dec. 31
Recap of the year’s events, including the addition of eight new members, and a look at the Annual Winter Conference and the launch of the new Fall Summit.
ESOP Blog, Resource
Dec. 21
Two organizations with significant pull in the business world are focusing their attention on the benefits that ESOPs and employee ownership can bring to disadvantaged communities.
The Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program and the Rockefeller Foundation have been working jointly to explore and promote the use of ESOPs and employee ownership in Qualified Opportunity Zones. These 761 zones include distressed communities in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories.
The Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program and the Rockefeller Foundation have been working jointly to explore and promote the use of ESOPs and employee ownership in Qualified Opportunity Zones. These 761 zones include distressed communities in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories.
ESOP Brief, Dividends, 404(k), Resource
Dec. 20
There are various tax incentives to encourage companies to consider an ESOP. This Brief discusses an employer’s ability to use tax deductible funds to service ESOP debt and the advantages of deductible cash dividends.
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