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The #EO Solution
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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Forming an ESOP - A New Video Series on Business Succession Planning
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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What is an ESOP?
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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Aug. 31
In this month's issue: TEA Launches legal challenges in defense of ESOPs, commentary on regulatory overreach by TEA President & CEO Jim Bonham, new advocacy resources to help you engage this Employee Ownership Month, and much more.
May. 03
Inside the May issue of the ESOP Report, you can read about the latest updates on the sessions, advocacy training, and sponsorship opportunities at the TEA National 2021 Conference; how ESOPs help close the wealth inequality gap; new and departing TEA Board members; new Chairs for four of the Advisory Committees; new TEA staff and a restructuring of our advocacy and communications areas; and more!
Sep. 18
Read about the exciting, expanded capabilities available for the ESOP community in the new home for TEA and the EOF; learn about a new virtual event, ESOP 2020; plan for Employee Ownership Month with our free tools, and prepare for all things ESOP by looking at our calendar of events and activities from now through summer of 2021.
Sep. 01
This issue brief describes common accounting practices for non-leveraged and leveraged ESOPs.