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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.
1974
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.
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.
1949
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
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.
1944
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).
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).
1948
Sep. 28
Congratulations to Hisco, which submitted the winning entry in this year’s Employee Ownership Month competition! A free copy of the poster will be mailed to all corporate members of The ESOP Association. Additional copies may be purchased in the ESOP Store.
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Sep. 22
The ESOP Association is announcing its planned schedule of events and activities that will carry the employee ownership community through the end of this year and into 2021.
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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.
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Sep. 16
State of the art facility will dramatically expand advocacy, education, and conferencing capacity in service of employee ownership mission.
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Sep. 02
Low wage earners especially need the benefits that only ESOPs can provide.
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