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May. 09
The ESOP Association today announced the hiring of Erica Beck Spencer to lead the Association’s efforts to transform ESOP education and adult learning. In addition, The ESOP Association is announcing the development of new certification programs across several core ESOP disciplines that will become integrated into future National and Chapter events beginning in January 2026.
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May. 01
In this Issue: A Note from Our PresidentSpring Conference HighlightsFeedback and Observations from the PA/DE Spring ConferenceMake Your Voices Heard!Read full issue >>
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Mar. 10
The U.S. Senate today confirmed Lori Chavez-DeRemer to be Secretary of Labor in a bipartisan vote of 67-32. Democratic Senators Bennet (CO), Cortez Masto (NV), Gallego (AZ), Hassan (NH), Hickenlooper (CO), Kaine (VA), Kelly (AZ), Klobuchar (MN), Ossoff (GA), Peters (MI), Rosen (NV), Schiff (CA), Shaheen (NH), Slotkin (MI), Warner (VA), Warnock (GA), and Whitehouse (RI) voted to confirm Chavez-DeRemer. She will formally be sworn into office on Tuesday March 11 during a ceremony at the White House.
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Mar. 07
The ESOP Association has been informed that the chief of DOL’s Division of Employee Ownership, Hilary Abell, has been reinstated, effective Monday, March 10. TEA is grateful to the Trump Administration for this rapid decision.This key position at the Department of Labor was created with bipartisan and bicameral support by the Worker Ownership, Readiness and Knowledge (WORK) Act to help advance and promote employee ownership. Employee Ownership is a proven way to increase community and retirement wealth while protecting American jobs from outsourcing and foreign ownership.
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Mar. 06
In this Issue:Letter from the PresidentSpring ConferenceValuation Q&ACompany MentorshipChapter LeadershipChapter Officer SpotlightSponsorship OpportunitiesChapter SponsorsRead the Issue >>
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Mar. 03
At a recent ESOP Association conference session on valuation issues, an ESOP company executive happened to remark, “Our annual valuation reports have never had a SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats).” One may not realize it, but such an analysis can take many forms which are used to assess a company’s risk.
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Mar. 03
Exciting news to share about Gemini Industries, a 100 percent employee-owned leading manufacturer of innovative wood coating solutions headquartered in El Reno, Oklahoma.In February, Gemini announced the acquisition of Diamond Vogel’s Industrial Wood business unit. This strategic milestone underscores Gemini’s commitment to advancing quality, innovation and service in the wood coatings industry.
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Mar. 03
The ESOP Association is thrilled to announce the release of its comprehensive ESOP Association Fiduciary Guidebook – a must-have resource for anyone involved in managing an ESOP. This comprehensive guide is designed to equip ESOP fiduciaries with the knowledge and tools they need to confidently navigate their responsibilities and ensure the success of their ESOP.
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Mar. 03
ESOPs are gaining momentum in state legislatures across the country, with an increasing number of states passing or considering laws to support employee ownership. These legislative initiatives recognize the economic and social benefits of ESOPs and aim to make transitions to employee ownership easier and less costly. The ESOP Association (TEA) has been at the forefront of these efforts, advocating for policies that empower employee-owned businesses.
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Mar. 03
Milestone alert! In February, Accounting Manager Yvonette Brown marked her 20th Anniversary at The ESOP Association!To help Yvonette celebrate, TEA’s Washington DC headquarters staff enjoyed a team lunch from one of her favorite restaurants, plus a big cake! We all loved hearing Yvonette’s favorite memories working at TEA, from when she was hired as Accounts Receivables Manager in 2005 to her promotion to Accounting Manager in 2022 and beyond.
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