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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.

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.

James Bonham, President and CEO of The ESOP Association, has been invited by U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg, Chair of the House Education & Workforce Committee, to provide testimony at a subcommittee hearing titled “Restoring Trust: Enhancing Transparency and Oversight at EBSA.”

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.

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.

As incoming leaders during a transformative time for The ESOP Association, new Board Chair Derrick Vick and Employee Ownership Foundation Chair Peter Ney took center stage at the 2025 National Conference during a candid and insightful conversation with Jim Bonham. Attendees got a closer look at their backgrounds in employee ownership and a glimpse into their vision for the next two years, as they are poised to drive meaningful change across both the Association and the Foundation.

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!

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!

Less than three weeks after being sworn into office, U.S.

Welcome to your March 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!