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-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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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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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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Apr. 27
Today, during a Small Business Administration Budget Hearing, Rep. Dean Phillips (MN-3) engaged Administrator Isabel Guzman of the Small Business Administration on the issue of employee ownership. Rep. Phillips is a member of the House Small Business Committee who is a former businessman with a family history of employee ownership.
Apr. 19
Senator Bernie Sanders, Independent Senator from Vermont and ESOP supporter will be addressing the National Conference on May 5, 2022.
Senator Sanders, the longest standing Independent member of Congress, has represented Vermont in the US Senate since 2007. In his 3rd term in the Senate, he is currently the Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, and a high-ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, among other Senate committee assignments.
Senator Sanders, the longest standing Independent member of Congress, has represented Vermont in the US Senate since 2007. In his 3rd term in the Senate, he is currently the Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, and a high-ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, among other Senate committee assignments.
Apr. 18
Roundtables at #TEANational2022
Don’t miss our great lineup of roundtables, only at TEA National 2022.
CEO Roundtable: Inflation & Its Impact Your Business
Moderator: Derrick Vick Thursday, May 5 at 10:00 AM
Don’t miss our great lineup of roundtables, only at TEA National 2022.
CEO Roundtable: Inflation & Its Impact Your Business
Moderator: Derrick Vick Thursday, May 5 at 10:00 AM
Apr. 17
TEA is excited to announce that Senator Mike Crapo, a lifelong Idahoan and the 13th most senior Senator in the current Congress, will be addressing the in-person and virtual attendees of TEA’s National Conference 2022. Senator Crapo is important to our community and has supported employee ownership through his numerous committees that directly impact ESOPs.
Apr. 11
Bob Woodward pulls the curtain back on Washington and its leaders to captivate audiences with stories that are sometimes surprising, at times shocking, and always fascinating.
Sep. 22
The ESOP Association is announcing its planned schedule of events and activities that will carry the employee ownership community through the end of this year and into 2021.
Sep. 02
Low wage earners especially need the benefits that only ESOPs can provide.
ESOP Blog, Resource
May. 18
On May 10, the prestigious Aspen Institute held a panel discussion on employee ownership that was attended by individuals and groups involved in policy making and thought leadership. The ESOP Association assisted in gathering potential speakers.
The event featured a visit from Rep. Erik Paulsen (R-MN), and a four-person panel representing corporate members of The ESOP Association. The panelists included:
The event featured a visit from Rep. Erik Paulsen (R-MN), and a four-person panel representing corporate members of The ESOP Association. The panelists included: