The ESOP Association’s Advocacy Academy and ESOP Advocacy Day brought together a record-setting group of employee ownership advocates for two days of training, storytelling, and direct advocacy on Capitol Hill.

ESOP Advocacy Day brought employee owners and ESOP professionals to Capitol Hill with one clear message: ESOPs help workers, businesses, and communities thrive. The meetings in Washington were powerful, but advocacy does not have to end when volunteers leave DC.

Nationally Recognized Speaker Engages Capacity Crowd on Election Outlook

One of the most anticipated events held during National Conference is the annual ESOP PAC Breakfast.

Through its commitment to education and long-term impact, the Employee Ownership Foundation (EOF) created the Trustee Scholars Program to support the next generation of leaders connected to employee-owned companies.

The ESOP Association (TEA) is proud to announce new additions and leadership transitions within its Board of Directors, reflecting the organization’s continued commitment to elevating expert voices from across the employee ownership community.

This new series highlights employee-owned companies that exemplify strong ownership culture in practice—firms that also participate in ESOP Employee Accelerator programs. The Accelerator is a one-day course designed for new and non-managerial employee-owners, focused on how daily actions drive company performance and long-term value.

CFS, a 100% employee-owned staffing firm, is proud to announce it has been named a 2026 Top Workplace by USA TODAY and Energage for the fourth consecutive year.

Funding for Grant Program a Longstanding Priority of The ESOP Association