Welcome to Volume 41, Issue 8 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:

• Find Your Path at EO26
• President’s Column: The Pace of Change Is Accelerating.

Welcome to Volume 41, Issue 7 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:

• Senate HELP Committee Advances Bill With $78 Million for Employee Ownership Initiative
• President’s Column: The Marathon Is Becom

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.

2025 has been a big year for the Accelerator series. We more than doubled the number of classes held, welcomed our 500th attendee, and set the stage for continued expansion in 2026. 

So what does this all mean for the ESOP Employee Accelerator program going forward?

As a former employee owner, TEA’s Aaron Moberger remembers wondering “What can we do to make the most of our ESOP?” and “How do we make sure our share value increases every year?” From their first days on the job to their retirement parties, these questions are on employee owners’ minds.