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Dec. 20
“A truly outstanding record of support for our businesses.” Washington, D.C. – The ESOP Association, the leading organization representing businesses with an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and the 14 million Americans with an interest in an ESOP, is today announcing a major six-figure campaign in support of Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Labor.
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Dec. 19
In a “fireside chat” at the final general session of the Employee Owned 2024 Conference, Jim Bonham, President and CEO of The ESOP Association (TEA), talked with Lisa Gomez, Assistant Secretary for the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) at the Department of Labor (DOL), for a rare behind-the-scenes look into her journey of understanding employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) and her role in shaping their future. The conversation underscored EBSA’s evolving perspective on ESOPs and provided a detailed update on the Adequate Consideration Rule.
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Dec. 11
A few weeks ago, during Employee Owned 2024, The ESOP Association announced several major changes that are underway for the future of the Employee Owned conference in Las Vegas. Perhaps the biggest of these changes is an all-new location starting with EO25. After a long and very successful run at Caesars Palace, the growth of the conference in recent years meant that we had outgrown the space available to us there. However, this problem quickly bloomed into an opportunity, as it allowed us to set a new direction for the conference going forward
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Dec. 10
The ESOP Association is extremely grateful to all the attendees, speakers, and sponsors who helped make Employee Owned 2024 the largest gathering of ESOPs, employee owners and professionals in history. 
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Dec. 04
Welcome to your November issue of the ESOP ReportThis 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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Dec. 28
In case you missed it, CNBC recently published a great article about ESOPs, with commentary by TEA President and CEO Jim Bonham.

Key highlights:

"There is massive new interest in employee ownership from prospective employees, especially younger workers, and from government and political leaders." – Jim Bonham
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Dec. 26
The traditional holiday season, stretching from Thanksgiving to the New Year, is upon us, and employee owners are preparing to celebrate a cornucopia of diverse customs and festivities with family, friends, and one another. Some of us are planners while others are gatherers, so whether you are responsible for preparing a Griswald-esque turkey feast, perfecting the ultimate side dish bring-along, showing up your in-laws, or simply just showing up, take a moment to consider how this time of gratitude likewise influences the ESOP community.
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Dec. 21
We thank you for celebrating the joy of employee ownership with The ESOP Association this year!

The ESOP Report will return in early January 2024 with all the news, content, and announcements you expect from The ESOP Association.  In the meantime, please check out our social media sites for timely updates and have a joyous holiday season!

View the Report >>
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Dec. 21
Pictured Above: Northwest 2023 Company of the Year Bob's Red Mill and 2023 Employee Owner of the Year Laura Jaimes

It’s that time of year. TEA’s 19 chapters across the country are now accepting nominations for annual awards!
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Dec. 19
The end of the year and the holiday season is an opportunity for many of us to breathe a bit easier in our jobs. It’s a time for office get-togethers, festive holiday parties, and enjoying the company of our friends and families. But for ESOP leaders, November and December can also be the most stressful time of the year.
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