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There has never been a more consequential time for employee ownership. 📈A new ESOP law. 139 sessions. The largest employee ownership gathering in history.Join us at #EO26, Nov. 1–4 in Las Vegas. Register: eo26.esopassociation.org/ #EmployeeOwnership #ESOP
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BREAKING: The ESOP Association's CEO James Bonham has a comprehensive analysis of the recently enacted Retire Through Ownership Act. The positive implications of the new law are much deeper than you may think. Read the full story: esopassociation.org/articles…
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The latest episode of The Ownership Effect podcast is now available! Carla Ondrasik joins Jim Bonham for an exciting conversation about what changes when "I'll try" becomes "I'll do it". Drawing on her career in music publishing, she and Jim discuss what leaders can do to make room for ideas, mistakes, and initiative—and why that matters in an employee-owned company, where everyone has a stake in what happens next. Check out the latest episode on YouTube, or listen wherever you get your podcasts! youtube.com/watch?v=CyeONx9c…
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Thanks Chairman @RepWalberg for your leadership!
More employee ownership. Less red tape. Greater retirement security. 🇺🇸 The Retire through Ownership Act is LAW! Championed in the House by @RepRickAllen and passed with overwhelming bipartisan support, the bill has been signed by President Trump! whitehouse.gov/briefings-sta…
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Thank you, @RepRickAllen for your leadership and being a great champion of #ESOPs!
SIGNED INTO LAW: The bipartisan, bicameral Retire through Ownership Act I was proud to lead this bill during the 119th Congress to increase employee ownership and to promote a secure and prosperous retirement for hardworking Americans. Read more: allen.house.gov/news/documen…
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BREAKING: President @realDonaldTrump has signed the Retire Through Ownership Act into law! The @ESOPAssociation was proud to lead the bipartisan advocacy effort on the most important ESOP law enacted in decades. We are grateful to Senators @RogerMarshallMD and @SenTimKaine and Representative @RepRickAllen for championing this legislation, and to the committee leaders, Chairmen @BillCassidy and @RepWalberg and Ranking Members @SenSanders and @BobbyScott, for securing unanimous approval in their committees. The full story: esopassociation.org/articles…
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Heading to #EO26? Join the Celebration of Employee Ownership Tuesday, Nov. 3 at Jewel Nightclub: open bar, food, and a live '90s show from Rock Divas Tribute, all for a $93 donation. 🎤 Support the Employee Ownership Foundation. Space is limited: my.employeeownershipfoundati… #EOF
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The latest episode of The Ownership Effect is here! In this episode, Kathy Varol joins The @ESOPAssociation's CEO @JamesJBonham to discuss how purpose can transform a company from a place people work into a place people believe in, and why employee-owned companies may have a unique advantage. Watch now on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts! youtube.com/watch?v=7Fg9q8fm…
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🎸 Just announced: The Celebration of Employee Ownership at #EO26! Tues., Nov. 3 • Jewel Nightclub at ARIA • Featuring Rock Divas Tribute. Benefits the Employee Ownership Foundation. 🎟️ Tickets, $93: my.employeeownershipfoundati…
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⏰ EO26 conference rates rise tonight! Lock in lower pricing for Employee Owned 2026, Nov. 1–4 at ARIA in Las Vegas, with nearly 140 sessions on what's next for employee ownership. Room block closes next week. Register: eo26.esopassociation.org #EO26 #EmployeeOwnership
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BREAKING: The Senate late last night voted to confirm @Sonderling47 as U.S. Secretary of Labor. The @ESOPAssociation congratulates Secretary Sonderling and looks forward to working with the Secretary to continue the great work he has been doing at the DOL on behalf of #ESOPs. The full story, with commentary by TEA Board Chair Derrick Vick: esopassociation.org/articles…
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Thank you, @RepRickAllen for being an ESOP champion!
☑️ Headed to the President's Desk: The Retire through Ownership Act I was proud to lead this bipartisan, bicameral legislation that will help eliminate the regulatory ambiguity and unnecessary risks ESOPs often face. This commonsense bill will ensure more Americans can enjoy a secure retirement!
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Thank you @RepWalberg and @RepRickAllen for your leadership on this issue. It was an honor working with you to strengthen ESOPs and safeguard the retirement security of millions of Americans.
🚨 PASSED THE HOUSE: S. 2403, Retire through Ownership Act. The bill provides clearer rules for employee ownership—making it easier for companies to become employee-owned and giving more workers the opportunity to build wealth and save for retirement.
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BREAKING: House passes Retire Through Ownership Act, sending it to the President for signature into law. This is a momentous day for ESOPs and employee owners, and The @ESOPAssociation was proud to lead the bipartisan advocacy effort to protect employee owners and their retirement security. The full story, with commentary from CEO James Bonham: esopassociation.org/articles…
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House @EdWorkforceCmte Chairman @RepWalberg (MI), Ranking Member @BobbyScott (VA), and @RepRickAllen (GA) speak about the Retire Through Ownership Act on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives today. Thanks Rep. Allen for the kind words about The @ESOPAssociation, it was a pleasure working with leaders across the aisle on this landmark ESOP legislation.
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ESOP ACTION ALERT: The House of Representatives is expected to vote on the Retire Through Ownership Act THIS WEEK! This is the final step before the President can sign the bill into law. This crucial legislation will provide ESOPs with essential regulatory clarity, strengthening existing ESOPs and promoting the growth of employee ownership. Follow the link below to urge your Representative to VOTE YES on the Retire Through Ownership Act. It takes less than two minutes! esopassociation.quorum.us/ca…
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🎉 Sponsor Highlight: @GallagherGlobal Thank you to Gallagher for sponsoring the EO26 Mobile App, keeping attendees connected all event long! Registration prices increase tomorrow, Aug 21 at 11:59pm EST— lock in the Summer Rate now. 👉 Register: eo26.esopassociation.org/ #EmployeeOwnership #ESOP #EO26
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Sponsor Highlight: @GreatBancTrust A huge thank-you to @GreatBancTrust for supporting Employee Owned 2026 as the Women in ESOPs Luncheon Sponsor! Their partnership helps bring this special gathering to life, creating an opportunity for women across the ESOP community to connect, share insights, and build meaningful relationships at EO26. Join @GreatBancTrust and fellow ESOP professionals at the Women in ESOPs Luncheon in Las Vegas this November! The program is live and can be viewed here: eo26.esopassociation.org/pro… #EmployeeOwnership #ESOP #EO26 #TheESOPAssociation #WomenInESOPs
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🙌 @ForvisMazarsUS is putting its name around the neck of every attendee at Employee Owned 2026 as the official sponsor of our conference lanyards. We're grateful for their support and partnership as we prepare for Las Vegas this November. 🤝 Thank you, @ForvisMazarsUS! 🤝 ⏰ Registration prices increase August 21 — register now: eo26.esopassociation.org/ #EO26 #ESOP
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