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The Employee Ownership Action Network (EOAN) is a free-to-join, grassroots advocacy movement for anyone with a stake in ensuring employee ownership continues to grow and thrive in the US.
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“Membership in The ESOP Association is vital to an ESOP owned company. The advocacy and education services are invaluable and are not duplicated by any other organization.”
-David Kelly, CFO at Acadian Ambulance Service Inc.
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The #EO Solution
The ESOP Association and Project Equity have partnered to create state -by-state data that amplifies employee ownership as a common sense way to preserve businesses, strengthen jobs and build a more resilient post-pandemic economy.
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What is an ESOP?
An ESOP is a retirement plan—but also a way of living and running a company. For insights on both technical and cultural aspects of these plans—which provide benefits to employee owners, the company, the community, and exiting owners—and links to additional resources, see our web page titled What is an ESOP?
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ESOP News
July 28, 2025
A plaintiff-side law firm recently filed seven class action lawsuits challenging the way in which ESOP fiduciaries invest employer contributions held in what is commonly called an ESOP’s other investment account (“OIA”).
ESOP News
July 28, 2025
Making the Most of Your TEA Corporate Membership with Chapter Events
As a corporate member of The ESOP Association, one of the smartest ways to maximize your membership is by engaging with your local TEA chapter.
ESOP News
July 25, 2025
ESOP Advocates See Efforts Pay off in Oregon, Wisconsin, Ohio, and Pennsylvania State Legislatures
Pro-ESOP legislation is gaining momentum in state legislatures across the country, thanks in part to the hard work of The ESOP Association’s chapter leaders and grassroots advocates across the country.
ESOP Report
July 25, 2025
July 2025 ESOP Report
Welcome to your July issue of the ESOP Report. This month we've packed the report with tons of articles and news about ESOPs that you won't want to miss!
ESOP News
June 25, 2025
IRC Section 1042 Administrative Considerations
An ESOP transaction can be structured to bring a significant tax benefit to the selling sharehold
ESOP News
June 25, 2025
Summer Chapter Events at The ESOP Association and Looking Ahead to Fall
Summer is right around the corner—and The ESOP Association is gearing up for a series of Chapter events aimed at promoting education, collaboration, networking and a strong sense of community among employee-owned companies across the United States.
ESOP News
June 25, 2025
Pennsylvania Chapter Hosts First State ESOP Advocacy Day
On June 10, The ESOP Association brought its grassroots strength to Harrisburg for the first-ever Pennsylvania ESOP Advocacy Day. A dedicated group of 18 volunteers from across the commonwealth gathered at the Pennsylvania State Capitol Building to educate lawmakers about employee ownership and advocate for policies that will help ESOPs thrive.
ESOP Report
June 23, 2025
May / June 2025 ESOP Report
Welcome to your May / June issue of the ESOP Report. This month we've packed the report with tons of articles and news about ESOPs that you won't want to miss!
ESOP Report
May 09, 2025
April 2025 ESOP Report
Welcome to your April issue of the ESOP Report. This month we've packed the report with tons of articles and news about ESOPs that you won't want to miss!
ESOP News
April 07, 2025
Professional Development: Building a Culture of Ownership at Web Industries
In 2025 Web Industries is celebrating 40 years of employee ownership, 25 of them as a 100% ESOP.
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