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ESOP Brief #3 - Tax Advantages for Business Planning
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October 15, 2026
President Trump Signs Landmark Retire Through Ownership Act Into Law
“This is the most important ESOP law enacted in decades, and The ESOP Association was proud to lead the advocacy effort to get it across the finish line, working closely with leaders of both parties,” said James Bonham, President and CEO of The ESOP Association. “The Retire Through Ownership Act strengthens confidence in the valuation process for millions of employee owners and gives business owners a clearer path to an ESOP transition. Combined with the Trump administration’s pro-ESOP direction at the Department of Labor, it creates a historic opportunity to expand employee ownership in America.”
ESOP News
September 30, 2026
Employee Ownership Foundation Names 2026 Edmunson Scholarship Recipients
The Employee Ownership Foundation selected 18 non-managerial employee owners from 10 ESOP compani
ESOP News
September 30, 2026
Why AI Initiatives Fail Before They Ever Scale
AI continues to dominate business conversations, and for good reason.
ESOP News
September 30, 2026
Tips for Creating your ESOP Communications Committee
You’re an ESOP company. Hurrah!
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September 30, 2026
ESOP Research in the Kansas City Metro Area
We are excited to announce an upcoming research project on ESOP companies in the Kansas City metr






