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Feb. 24
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.
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Feb. 17
Allowing Loans and Technical Assistance for ESOP Buyouts of Retiring Business Owners

The U.S. Treasury Department has a new program making $10 billion in credit available to all fifty states, U.S. Territories, and Tribes for companies under 500 employees and loans up to $5 million in which ESOPs-in-formation and existing ESOPs can play a role.  The program is the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) – it is not part of SBA.  The $10 billion in credit is being distributed to the Governors of all fifty states.
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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
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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.
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Feb. 03
Second Circuit Addresses Key Pleading Requirement for Constitutional Standing in ESOP Transaction Case

The Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a putative class action suit involving stock overvaluation claims against an independent trustee and several officers and directors of Tharanco Group, Inc. in connection with the purchase of employer stock during the formation of the Tharanco ESOP on constitutional standing grounds in Plutzer v. Bankers Trust Co. of S. Dakota (22-561-cv, Nov. 21, 2022).
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ESOP Blog, Resource
Jun. 26
Why Employee Ownership Was The Right Choice for America

What do Independence Day, ESOPs, and fishing have in common? More than you might think.

During the Revolutionary War, the British attempted to wipe out America’s Cod fleet because it was a critical part of our economy and a source of able hands for America’s growing Navy. Those efforts left the industry crippled for years after the last musket was fired in Yorktown.
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Resource, ESOP Report, Legal Update, Ownership Advantage, Washington Report, President's Page, C Corporations, AACE Winners, Annual Conference
Jun. 01
The Annual Conference confirms that we are all Better Together.
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