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Chapter News
Jan. 26
For the first time since the 1990’s, The ESOP Association Board of Directors has voted to add new Chapters, including an all-new Rocky Mountain Chapter and a re-instated Florida Chapter.
Chapter News, Resource
Jan. 01
Letter from the past and incoming presidents; annual government relations recap; chapter activities recap; featured members; new members; list of upcoming events and award programs. 
Chapter News, Resource
Dec. 31
Summary of Employee Ownership Month activities; winners named in the chapter ESOP Company of the Year and Employee Owner of the Year awards; Fall Conference photos; list of upcoming events. 
Employee Ownership Basics
Nov. 26
Employee owned businesses are 6.2 times more likely to keep employees on the job that conventionally owned companies. Fewer layoffs from employee owned businesses translates into incredible financial security for individuals and savings of billions of dollars for the federal government.
Chapter News, Resource
Oct. 31
Recap of the Midwest Regional Conference; this month’s featured member; Employee Ownership Month activities; summary of Congressional visits; list of upcoming events. 
ESOP Blog, ESOP Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Employee Ownership Foundation, Employee Ownership Basics, Employee Training, Employee Ownership Month, Resource
Oct. 01
Today we kick off Employee Ownership Month, a month-long celebration of ESOPs and an opportunity to educate the world about the benefits employee ownership offers to employees and businesses alike.
It’s a celebration that takes a month to complete because there is that much to like—even, love—about ESOPs. And it is all backed up with data—much of it courtesy of the Employee Ownership Foundation and those who support it.
Chapter News, Resource
Sep. 30
Government Relations update; list of Upcoming Events; welcome to new member PDM; Member Spotlight on Commonwealth Electric of the Midwest.
Chapter News, Resource
Jul. 30
Recap of the Summer Roundtable Meeting; welcome to our newest members; this month’s featured member; Employee Ownership Month activities; summary of Congressional visits; Wellman wins Membership Recruitment award; Wisconsin chapter wins Membership Development Award; list of upcoming events.
Chapter News, Resource
Jun. 30
List of Upcoming Events; Government Relations update; recap of National Conference in Washington, DC.
ESOPS, Employee Ownership Basics, Employee Resources, ESOPS Succession Planning
Jun. 20
An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is a tax-qualified retirement plan authorized and encouraged by federal tax and pension laws. Unlike most retirement plans, ESOPs: