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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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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
In July, The ESOP Association’s summer interns got to experience a day in the life of an ESOP with a trip to Mid South Building Supply in Springfield, Virginia.
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 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
January 29, 2025
Building Employee Understanding of the Trustee’s Role
A unique thing about ESOP companies is that the trustee is the shareholder of record for the corporation, not the ESOP participants, who are beneficial owners. The trustee is a critical player, but the concept of a trustee can be confusing and unfamiliar to employee-owners.
ESOP News
April 27, 2020
How the Workplace May Change in Light of COVID-19
As companies mull how to return to work, they may want to consider ways that the workplace may need to shift and adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some thoughts about how the future may look.
ESOP News
October 07, 2019
Developing Employee Owners
Providing training to employees helps keep their skills sharp and can lead to improved productivi
ESOP News
June 13, 2019
Americans Want Employee Ownership
It’s no surprise that Americans disagree about a lot of things….
ESOP News
April 24, 2019
Frank Luntz to Keynote National Conference
Frank Luntz, a world-renowned expert on business communication and political trends, will offer h
ESOP Brief
December 17, 2018
ESOP Brief #6 - Employee Stock Ownership Benefits
Why should you consider employee ownership in your company? Does it work? What are the advantages? These questions and more answered in this ESOP Brief.
ESOP Report
December 01, 2018
ESOP Report December 2018
Deadlines loom for AACE and EOM Poster competitions.
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