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Apr. 30
An Initial Look at President Biden’s Proposals  
Wednesday, President Biden introduced the nation to his American Jobs Plan and Made in America Tax Plan -- plans that seek to alter the federal tax structure, boost America’s infrastructure, and address issues related to families. We have conducted an initial review of these proposals, specifically the tax changes, to consider their effects on the ESOP community. Below are some observations on how these proposed changes, as currently presented, may affect ESOPs.
Apr. 23
Read how to maintain the confidentiality of your valuation reports while providing necessary access to auditors.
Apr. 15
Inside this issue:
Spring meeting. 
Biden Administration nominations
Employee Owners, Jobs, and the Local Community
Calendar of Events
Update on spring visits to Capitol Hill during the National Conference
Apr. 15
In this issue of the Wisconsin Chapter newsletter read about our spring meeting, find out who won our chapter awards, meet this month's featured members, learn about upcoming events, and get an update on our government relations activities. 
Apr. 08
In this issue of your chapter newsletter, read a letter from the President, learn about new advocacy initiatives, find out upcoming chapter events, learn about the chapter award winners, see the profile on member company Folience, and meet two new member companies—Woodruff Construction and Dean Snyder Construction.
Jun. 26
On June 22nd, the Small Business Administration (SBA) and Department of the Treasury released revisions to the interim final rule on forgiveness and the interim final rule on loan review procedures for PPP loans.
Jun. 24
Companies planning to re-open their doors have a new resource to help them: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released guidance employers should use when developing policies and procedures that ensure the safety and health of their employees.
Jun. 22
As companies re-open and the standards change for how to remain safe, communicating with employee owners will become even more important—and more challenging.
Program Research
Jun. 20
For nearly the last decade, the Employee Ownership Foundation has provided the funding necessary to collect data regarding employee ownership as part of the General Social Survey (GSS). This survey, and the data it produces, is considered the gold-standard for data used by academic researchers interested in studying the American population. The data is openly available and has subsequently been used by academics to better understand Americans’ attitudes toward employee ownership and the impact it has on their lives. This new report published by Dr. Joseph Blasi and Dr. Doug Kruse of Rutgers University analyzed the newest release of GSS data and observed the overwhelming and uniquely bi-partisan support for employee ownership across all demographics and citizen profiles.
Jun. 19
Wednesday, The Small Business Administration (SBA) released two important documents related to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP):