Important changes—bringing you incredible opportunities to get engaged in public policy and advocacy—are taking place at your ESOP Association. Updates to TEA's governance coupled with a suite of new advocacy programs offer a path for members of all experience levels to get involved in ESOP advocacy. Get all the details in multiple articles in this month's ESOP Report.  Plus, you can get the latest details on the National Conference, which is now open for registration; learn about TEA's new Group Captive Workers' Comp Insurance Plan; read about a new Issue Brief on control premiums in ESOP valuations; and more!

Secretary Provides Responses to ESOP Questions During Confirmation Process

$1.9 trillion relief bill includes $1,400 checks, billions for vaccines, and money to reopen schools. Restaurant, airplane manufacturing, concert venue industries set to benefit most.

What value does control bring in an ESOP transaction or annual valuation? This brief offers discussion and analysis on this important topic. This brief was updated in March 2021.

This is going to be crucial year for TEA and for ESOPs. In the February issue of the ESOP Report, you'll read about the importance of having a strong, unified voice in Washington (especially now), the latest update on the National Conference, information on new resources for ESOP committee members, and so much more! 

Todd Bransky, or “Mr. ESOP,” as he is known to his fellow employee owners, is a Systems Integration Specialist for Folience, which is based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He is a passionate advocate for employee ownership and an IT expert with more than 22 years of experience.

New COVID-19 guidelines from the DOL's OSHA are now available online.