Welcome to your October 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!

Inside this Issue: 

• A Note From Our President
• Advocacy
• Congratulations to 2025 Chapter Award Recipients
• October is National Employee Ownership Month! Are You Ready to Promote ESOPATHON?
• Got a High School Grad looking for a Scholarship?
• Conference Experience

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 10, 2025

Contact:

Demetrios Karoutsos

dkaroutsos@esopassociation.org

ESOP Association Legislative Priorities Unanimously Passed by Full U.S. Senate

The Employee Ownership Foundation is proud to announce the 2025 Charles R. Edmunson Scholarship Recipients. In its 26th year, the scholarship program is named in honor of employee ownership pioneer Charles R.

LBS Acquires Pilgrim Packaging, Strengthens Position in Specialty Materials and Converting 

As employee ownership continues to grow, more organizations are turning to Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) to enhance employee engagement, retention, and overall company performance. However, a successful ESOP isn't just about the plan's structure—it heavily depends on effective communication. 

If an ESOP company adds personal financial literacy to its company culture, we think that helps foster healthy employee succession practices and smooths out some common ESOP challenges.

Attending ESOP Association chapter events goes beyond routine networking, they’re a powerful opportunity to build relationships, deepen your expertise, and stay connected to the real-world challenges your clients face.

The air is getting crisp, and that can only mean one thing—our fall conference season! By mid-October, all 19 TEA Chapters will be hosting their own events or teaming up for powerful regional conferences.