The ESOP Association
ESOP Association Resources
Dec. 20
“A truly outstanding record of support for our businesses.” Washington, D.C. – The ESOP Association, the leading organization representing businesses with an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and the 14 million Americans with an interest in an ESOP, is today announcing a major six-figure campaign in support of Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Labor.
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Dec. 19
In a “fireside chat” at the final general session of the Employee Owned 2024 Conference, Jim Bonham, President and CEO of The ESOP Association (TEA), talked with Lisa Gomez, Assistant Secretary for the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) at the Department of Labor (DOL), for a rare behind-the-scenes look into her journey of understanding employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) and her role in shaping their future. The conversation underscored EBSA’s evolving perspective on ESOPs and provided a detailed update on the Adequate Consideration Rule.
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Dec. 11
A few weeks ago, during Employee Owned 2024, The ESOP Association announced several major changes that are underway for the future of the Employee Owned conference in Las Vegas. Perhaps the biggest of these changes is an all-new location starting with EO25. After a long and very successful run at Caesars Palace, the growth of the conference in recent years meant that we had outgrown the space available to us there. However, this problem quickly bloomed into an opportunity, as it allowed us to set a new direction for the conference going forward
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Dec. 10
The ESOP Association is extremely grateful to all the attendees, speakers, and sponsors who helped make Employee Owned 2024 the largest gathering of ESOPs, employee owners and professionals in history.
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Dec. 04
Welcome to your November issue of the ESOP ReportThis month we've packed the report with tons of articles and news about ESOPs that you won't want to miss!
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Chapter News, Resource
Jan. 31
Letter from the president; annual government relations recap; chapter activities recap; featured member website; new members; list of upcoming events.
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Resource, ESOP Brief, ESOP Benefits, Succession Planning, Tax Benefits, Financing, Leveraged ESOP, Diversification
Jan. 29
A basic guide summarizing the unique benefits Employee Stock Ownership Plans offer to owners, employees, and communities. This ESOP Brief is available to the public as an informational resource.
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Resource, Press Releases
Jan. 21
The results of this year's Economic Performance Survey (EPS) show that, once again, companies belonging to the ESOP Association have experienced positive corporate performance.
Just as importantly, the EPS once again shows that when companies perform well, employee owners share in the rewards. This year, new data reveal a new facet of how ESOP (employee stock ownership plan) companies distribute those rewards.
Employee Owners Share the Rewards
Just as importantly, the EPS once again shows that when companies perform well, employee owners share in the rewards. This year, new data reveal a new facet of how ESOP (employee stock ownership plan) companies distribute those rewards.
Employee Owners Share the Rewards
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Press Releases, Resource
Jan. 21
The ESOP Association, the only organization that advocates on behalf of all ESOP companies, applauds Senators Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) and Ben Cardin (D-Md.) for introducing S. 177, titled The Promotion and Expansion of Private Employee Ownership Act. The bill is identical to S.
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ESOP Report, Legal Update, Ownership Advantage, Washington Report, Wealth Distribution, Valuation, Social Media, Plan Records, Resource
Jan. 01
A pro-ESOP bill is introduced in the Senate.
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