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Feb. 28
Welcome to your February 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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Feb. 27
The U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions (HELP) today voted to advance Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s nomination for Secretary of Labor to the full Senate. The HELP Committee approved Chavez-DeRemer’s nomination in a bipartisan vote of 13-9, with Democratic Senators Maggie Hassan (NH), John Hickenlooper (CO), and Tim Kaine (VA) voting in favor and Republican Senator Rand Paul (KY) opposed. Her nomination will now advance to the full Senate where a vote could come as soon as next week. 
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Feb. 12
President Donald Trump today nominated Daniel Aronowitz, President of Encore Fiduciary and a leading expert with thirty years of experience on fiduciary issues, to be Assistant Secretary of Labor for the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) at the U.S. Department of Labor. If confirmed, Aronowitz would be the lead regulator for ESOPs at the Department of Labor, as EBSA is tasked with administration and enforcement under ERISA. 
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Feb. 11
The ESOP Association, the only comprehensive national trade association representing businesses owned fully or partially by an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), launched a targeted paid media campaign this week in support of Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s confirmation to be Secreatary of Labor. The campaign will be sustained through her confirmation vote.
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Apr. 30
In the rapidly evolving business landscape, employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) have emerged as a pivotal strategy for fostering an engaged and motivated workforce. The heart of successfully navigating the ESOP ecosystem lies within the effective communication strategies deployed by an organization. At the forefront of these strategies are ESOP Communication Committees, whose role extends far beyond mere information dissemination. These committees are instrumental in creating, building, and sustaining education, alongside driving cultural improvements within employee-owned companies.
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Apr. 25
Pictured: The BAYCOM team, along with the co-CEOs of OwnersEdge, celebrate the Fastest Growing Company award on February 28. Katie Busch, president of BAYCOM, is pictured front middle. Christine Adee, CEO of OwnersEdge, is to the right of Busch in the front row and Rob Dillon, CEO of OwnersEdge, is in the back row to the right of Busch. In 2016, BAYCOM was acquired by OwnersEdge, a 100% employee-owned ESOP holding company based in Waukesha, Wis.
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Apr. 23
Aaron Moberger, an employee owner and Project Manager at Avid Products, was recently named as the inaugural Vice Chair of the Massachusetts Center for Employee Ownership’s advisory board. Aaron is the immediate past President of The ESOP Association’s New England Chapter, and for years has been a key volunteer leader in TEA’s chapter network. We asked Aaron to share his thoughts about his new leadership role with MassCEO, and how the organization can help grow employee ownership in the state.
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Apr. 18
The most common comments I hear from ESOP Advocacy Day attendees before participating are some version of “I’m not sure what to do/say” or “It’s a little intimidating.”

The most common refrains I hear after Advocacy Day: “This was easy and really fun” and “I can’t wait to do it again next year!”  I encourage you to join ESOP Advocacy Day whether it’s your first time or you’ve been doing it for years.
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Apr. 16
Just Announced: Dave Barry to Headline Awards Gala!

Get ready for an unforgettable evening at National Conference as we celebrate the very best of employee ownership!

The ESOP Association's annual awards ceremony has always been a popular event, as we honor the best individual and ESOP company accomplishments. This year, we are taking it to a whole new level with the Celebration of Excellence in Employee Ownership awards gala. 
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Apr. 15
A newsletter for the members of the PA/DE Chapter of the ESOP Association

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A Note From Our President

Christy Magee, President

Hello,
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