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Pennsylvania Chapter Hosts First State ESOP Advocacy Day

On June 10, The ESOP Association brought its grassroots strength to Harrisburg for the first-ever Pennsylvania ESOP Advocacy Day. A dedicated group of 18 volunteers from across the commonwealth gathered at the Pennsylvania State Capitol Building to educate lawmakers about employee ownership and advocate for policies that will help ESOPs thrive.

Telling Our Story: ESOP Advocacy Day 2025

The ESOP Association’s 2025 ESOP Advocacy Day was a powerful display of grassroots energy, dedication, and the growing influence of ESOPs and employee ownership. On Wednesday, May 14, over 250 employee owners, company leaders, and professionals from across the country traveled to Washington, D.C., to meet with Members of Congress and their staff.

A Record-Breaking ESOP Advocacy Academy Equips Champions for Employee Ownership

The ESOP Association extends our deepest thanks to the incredible volunteer advocates who joined us in Washington, D.C., for the 2025 ESOP Advocacy Academy. With a record class of over 250 participants, this year’s Academy brought together passionate employee owners and ESOP professionals from across the country. Whether seasoned veterans or first-time participants, attendees came united by a shared mission: to protect and expand the power of employee ownership.

A Conversation with TEA’s and the Employee Ownership Foundation’s New Chairs

As incoming leaders during a transformative time for The ESOP Association, new Board Chair Derrick Vick and Employee Ownership Foundation Chair Peter Ney took center stage at the 2025 National Conference during a candid and insightful conversation with Jim Bonham. Attendees got a closer look at their backgrounds in employee ownership and a glimpse into their vision for the next two years, as they are poised to drive meaningful change across both the Association and the Foundation.

Celebrating Excellence in Employee Ownership at The ESOP Association’s National Conference!

If you couldn’t join us in Washington, DC for The ESOP Association’s National Conference in May, you missed one of the most engaging, educational, and fun events of the year! 

On Thursday, May 15, Jim VandeHei, co-founder of POLITICO and Axios gave a captivating keynote address followed by an insightful conversation with The ESOP As

Daniel Aronowitz: I Will End the War on ESOPs

During his confirmation hearing today, Daniel Aronowitz, President Trump’s nominee to lead the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) as Assistant Secretary of Labor, signaled a sea change in how the Department of Labor (DOL) views ESOPs under this Administration.
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