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Aug. 12
The ESOP Association Statement on Final Passage of Inflation Reduction Act
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August 12, 2022
 
The ESOP Association Statement on Final Passage of Inflation Reduction Act
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Inflation Reduction Act (HR 5376).  It will now advance to President Biden and is expected to be signed into law in the next ten days.
 
Aug. 08
The ESOP Association Hails Senate Passage of Critical Provisions in Reconciliation Bill
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August 8, 2022
 
The ESOP Association Hails Senate Passage of Critical Provisions in Reconciliation Bill
The Senate-passed reconciliation bill in Congress, titled the Inflation Reduction Act (H.R. 5376), includes language promoted by The ESOP Association to protect employee stock ownership plans from new excise taxes on stock repurchases.  This provision potentially paves the way for a tremendous financial incentive to form employee stock ownership plans.  
 
May. 09
Torchlight Award Presented to Colorado Governor Jared Polis By The ESOP Association
The ESOP Association has presented its inaugural Torchlight Award to Colorado Governor Jared Polis for his leadership in advancing employee ownership and employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) in Colorado.
May. 06
Cedar Rapids-Based, Folience, Named 2022 ESOP Company of the Year
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May 6, 2022
 
Cedar Rapids-Based, Folience, Named 2022 ESOP Company of the Year
 
May. 06
ESOP Association Announces 2022 Employee Owner of the Year
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May 6, 2022
 
ESOP Association Announces 2022 Employee Owner of the Year
Sarah Limoges of Admix Inc. Earns Highest Individual Honor for Employee Owners
 
Resource, Press Releases
Feb. 07
The ESOP Association Names James J. Bonham President and Chief Executive Officer
 
Washington, DC, February 7, 2019 – The ESOP Association (TEA) announced today that James J. Bonham will assume the role of President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on March 1.  Founded in 1978, TEA is America’s largest national trade association focused on advancing employee ownership through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) model.
Bonham will also serve as President of the Employee Ownership Foundation, an affiliated non-profit with a mission to encourage, educate, and catalyse new research in support of employee ownership nationwide.
Resource, Press Releases
Apr. 15
Gardener's Supply Named 2018 ESOP Company of the Year
Gardener’s Supply Company of Burlington, VT, has been named the 2018 ESOP Company of the Year by The ESOP Association. The announcement was made at The Association’s Annual Conference.
“Gardener’s Supply is a prime example of an ESOP company that actively engages its employee owners, the employee ownership community, and elected officials at the state and federal levels,” said ESOP Association President J. Michael Keeling. “Its commitment to sharing with others the power of ESOPs is an example all ESOP companies can proudly seek to replicate.”