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May. 25
Welcome to the May Issue of the ESOP Report, with a special feature on our 2022 TEA National Conference. This 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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May. 09
The ESOP Association has presented its inaugural Torchlight Award to Colorado Governor Jared Polis for his leadership in advancing employee ownership and employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) in Colorado.
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May. 06
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 6, 2022
Cedar Rapids-Based, Folience, Named 2022 ESOP Company of the Year
May 6, 2022
Cedar Rapids-Based, Folience, Named 2022 ESOP Company of the Year
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May. 06
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 6, 2022
ESOP Association Announces 2022 Employee Owner of the Year
Sarah Limoges of Admix Inc. Earns Highest Individual Honor for Employee Owners
May 6, 2022
ESOP Association Announces 2022 Employee Owner of the Year
Sarah Limoges of Admix Inc. Earns Highest Individual Honor for Employee Owners
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Mar. 24
Important changes—bringing you incredible opportunities to get engaged in public policy and advocacy—are taking place at your ESOP Association. Updates to TEA's governance coupled with a suite of new advocacy programs offer a path for members of all experience levels to get involved in ESOP advocacy. Get all the details in multiple articles in this month's ESOP Report.
Plus, you can get the latest details on the National Conference, which is now open for registration; learn about TEA's new Group Captive Workers' Comp Insurance Plan; read about a new Issue Brief on control premiums in ESOP valuations; and more!
Plus, you can get the latest details on the National Conference, which is now open for registration; learn about TEA's new Group Captive Workers' Comp Insurance Plan; read about a new Issue Brief on control premiums in ESOP valuations; and more!
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Mar. 22
Marty Walsh, the two-term mayor of Boston, was confirmed as the Labor secretary by the Senate in a 68-29 vote on Monday, March 22, 2021.
Please see the ESOP Association's Official Statement for more on this news.
Please see the ESOP Association's Official Statement for more on this news.
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Mar. 22
Secretary Provides Responses to ESOP Questions During Confirmation Process
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Mar. 11
What value does control bring in an ESOP transaction or annual valuation? This brief offers discussion and analysis on this important topic.
This brief was updated in March 2021.
This brief was updated in March 2021.
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Mar. 09
Julie Su, current head of California’s Labor and Workforce Development Agency has been tapped by the Biden administration to be Deputy Labor Secretary under Labor Secretary Nominee Marty Walsh.
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Mar. 09
$1.9 trillion relief bill includes $1,400 checks, billions for vaccines, and money to reopen schools. Restaurant, airplane manufacturing, concert venue industries set to benefit most.
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