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Oct. 11
Washington State Senator Mike Padden of Washington’s 4th Legislative District serves Colbert, Greenbluff, Liberty Lake, Millwood, and Spokane Valley. He was first elected to the state House in 1980 where he served more than 14 years, and then returned to the state Senate in 2011. During that time, he has held several key leadership roles in the state legislature.
Oct. 11
Members of the House and Senate are out of session for nearly all of October. That doesn’t mean they’re on vacation; it means they will be back in their districts meeting with constituents, touring facilities, speaking at organizations and events, and otherwise engaging with their voters. Now is the time to contact Members of Congress to get them to tour your business during these open periods!
Oct. 11
The Employee Ownership Foundation is proud to announce the 2024 Charles R. Edmunson Scholarship Recipients. In its 25th year, the scholarship program is named in honor of employee ownership pioneer Charles Edmunson, who dedicated his life to the belief that all employees should be provided an opportunity to own a piece of the company where they work. Charles believed education was the cornerstone of this vision.
Oct. 11
Dear Valued Member,
This year, in celebration of Employee Ownership Month, I am thrilled to announce we are launching a nationwide advertisement campaign to showcase the profound impact and benefits of employee ownership. On behalf of the Employee Ownership Foundation and The ESOP Association, I would like to invite your company to be included.
This will be the first ever, nationwide advertising effort to promote Employee Ownership and demonstrate the breadth and impact of Employee Ownership within our communities and our nation.
This year, in celebration of Employee Ownership Month, I am thrilled to announce we are launching a nationwide advertisement campaign to showcase the profound impact and benefits of employee ownership. On behalf of the Employee Ownership Foundation and The ESOP Association, I would like to invite your company to be included.
This will be the first ever, nationwide advertising effort to promote Employee Ownership and demonstrate the breadth and impact of Employee Ownership within our communities and our nation.
Oct. 10
The ESOP Association is preparing to renew the membership of its Public Policy Council (PPC) and is seeking interested corporate and professional members to serve for its next two-year term, beginning in January 2025.
Oct. 08
For the last few years, there has been a steady increase in momentum for Employee Ownership Month at ESOPs across the country. Every October, my social media feeds are filled with ESOPs finding new and creative ways to celebrate Employee Ownership Month and proudly display to the world what it means to be an employee-owned company.
Oct. 03
There’s still time to sign up for The ESOP Association’s Employee Owned 2024, the world’s largest gathering of employee owners, ESOPs, and professional service providers.
EO24 promises to be our most comprehensive conference ever, with more than 70 educational sessions to choose from across 7 learning tracks, covering everything from fundamentals to the most complex issues facing employee owners, ESOP executives and trustees, and professionals. Plus, earn up to 12 continuing education credits as you hone your ESOP knowledge or learn new skills to grow in your career.
EO24 promises to be our most comprehensive conference ever, with more than 70 educational sessions to choose from across 7 learning tracks, covering everything from fundamentals to the most complex issues facing employee owners, ESOP executives and trustees, and professionals. Plus, earn up to 12 continuing education credits as you hone your ESOP knowledge or learn new skills to grow in your career.
Sep. 26
Federal agencies have established policy to encourage government contracting with Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), Women Business Enterprises (WBEs) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs).[1] Entities that are certified DBEs typically earn a significant amount of revenue that they may not otherwise earn because of DBE certification. Yet, DBEs face succession planning issues just like non-DBEs. That raises a question: If a DBE becomes ESOP-owned, will it be able to retain DBE status and continue to receive the benefits that come from DBE certification?
Sep. 24
This year, TEA has been securing vital advancements to our policy agenda thanks to the unprecedented efforts of our members. It's easy to see that when our members engage and advocate for the ESOP community, legislative results are not far behind. Here is an overview of the record-breaking engagement of TEA members and the Congressional actions that followed.