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Feb. 24
February 2023 ESOP Report
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.
Feb. 17
New U.S. Treasury Department Program
Allowing Loans and Technical Assistance for ESOP Buyouts of Retiring Business Owners
Feb. 13
Mid-Atlantic / Carolinas February 2023 Newsletter
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
Advocacy
Feb. 10
The ESOP Community’s New Year’s Resolution: Double Down on Advocacy
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.
Feb. 03
Federal Appeals Court Sides With ESOP on Key Valuation Case
Second Circuit Addresses Key Pleading Requirement for Constitutional Standing in ESOP Transaction Case
Jul. 29
July 2022 ESOP Report
Welcome to the July issue of the ESOP Report. This month we feature a lot of information about employee engagement, growing a culture, and resources to help your ESOP.
Jul. 21
Congress Takes Concrete Steps to Support Employee Ownership
Yesterday the House of Representatives passed H.R. 8294, a package of six fiscal year 2023 federal appropriations bills. The six-bill package includes the FY 2023 Financial Services and General Government funding bill, whose related agencies like the Small Business Administration have regulatory oversight of some ESOP-related issues, and which includes provisions that will directly impact ESOPs and employee ownership in America.
COVID-19, remote work, hoteling, third shift
Apr. 27
How the Workplace May Change in Light of COVID-19
As companies mull how to return to work, they may want to consider ways that the workplace may need to shift and adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some thoughts about how the future may look.
Apr. 27
Washington Alert: CARES Act Analysis of How Small Businesses Should Assess “Necessity” in Obtaining (or Considering Whether to Immediately Repay) Paycheck Protection Program Loans
There has been a clear shift in the political environment propelled by public discussions of certain large, public companies obtaining loans under the Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP”) authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”), including Shake Shack, Ruth’s Chris and others[1]. During this time, many small businesses have been quoted in the press expressing frustration with their inability to access the PPP program prior to the first round of guarantee authority being exhausted.
 
Apr. 24
Washington Alert: ESOP Association Advocacy Helps Score Major Win for ESOPs
New guidance assures that ESOP companies are eligible for key federal relief under the Paycheck Protection Program.