The ESOP Association

10/09/2026

There has *never* been a more consequential time for employee ownership. Congress is weighing a bipartisan program to promote ESOPs, AI is changing how companies work, and the midterms are weeks away.
EO26 is where you get ahead of all of it. In four days, you'll get:
🎤 Keynotes from Boris Levin, who grew a 100% employee-owned company to $1 billion, author Katharine Manning on AI and trust, and TEA's Jim Bonham on what the election results mean for ESOPs
📚 139 sessions on culture, leadership, governance, finance, and fiduciary issues
🤝 Thousands of employee owners, executives, and advisors who've solved the problems you're facing
Whether you're exploring an ESOP, serving one, or working at one, there's a place for you in Las Vegas.
Three weeks to go. Register your team today: https://eo26.esopassociation.org/
📅 Nov. 1–4 | ARIA, Las Vegas

10/05/2026

The latest episode of The Ownership Effect is here! In this episode, Kathy Varol joins Jim Bonham 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!

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10/05/2026

🎸 Just announced: The Celebration of Employee Ownership!
We're taking over the iconic Jewel Nightclub at ARIA on Tuesday, November 3, for one unforgettable night at Employee Owned 2026, featuring Rock Divas Tribute! Every ticket supports the Employee Ownership Foundation and its work to bring the benefits of employee ownership to more people.
🎟️ Tickets are $93, a nod to 1993, the year the Foundation was founded and to the sweet set list. Space is limited, so get yours today: https://my.employeeownershipfoundation.org/s/community-event?id=a1YQo000007ORZJ
🏨 Heading to EO26? ARIA's discounted room block closes this Friday, Oct. 9: https://book.passkey.com/event/51156796/owner/1464789/landing
📝 Not registered yet? Join us November 1–4 in Las Vegas: https://eo26.esopassociation.org/
Who's ready to hit the dance floor? 🙋

10/02/2026

⏰ EO26 conference rates rise tonight!
Today is your last chance to lock in lower pricing for Employee Owned 2026, November 1–4 at ARIA in Las Vegas. Join employee owners, executives, trustees, and advisors for nearly 140 sessions on what's next for employee ownership.
Still on the fence? Register today and save.
🏨 Already registered? ARIA's discounted room block closes next week.
👉 Register before midnight. https://eo26.esopassociation.org/
Who's joining us in Vegas? Drop a 🙋 below!
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09/16/2026

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 ESOP Association 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: https://www.esopassociation.org/articles/house-passes-landmark-retire-through-ownership-act-strong-bipartisan-majority

09/16/2026

House Education & Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (MI), Ranking Member Bobby Scott (VA), and Rep. Rick Allen (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 ESOP Association, it was a pleasure working with leaders across the aisle on this landmark ESOP legislation.

08/28/2026

Employee Owned 2026 isn't just measured in sessions attended.

It's the conversation that continues after a presentation, the idea exchanged over lunch, and the connection made between meetings.

From the Women in ESOPs Luncheon to the Around the World Sponsor Showcase and other special events throughout the week, EO26 creates opportunities to learn from the people behind employee ownership's most successful companies.

ESOPs are in. Are you?

Explore the full lineup of special events and start building your EO26 agenda.

👉 View the Full Program and Register: https://lnkd.in/eJ6RKdZb
📅 November 1–4, 2026 | ARIA Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV

08/24/2026

We're so excited to have ESOP Presidents and CEOs from across the country with us this week at Terranea Resort for The ESOP Association’s CEO Summit.

This is a special gathering of top ESOP leaders, who come together for candid conversations, genuine connection, and high-level discussion on the issues shaping employee ownership right now.

We’re happy to welcome each of you, and looking forward to everything still ahead!

08/19/2026

🎤 Keynote Highlight: Jim Bonham, President & CEO, The ESOP Association

This is a moment unlike any other for employee ownership. Congress is moving more pro-ESOP legislation than it has in decades, and the Department of Labor's posture on ESOP oversight is shifting right along with it.

The day after the midterm elections, Jim Bonham takes the EO26 stage to unpack what the results mean for employee ownership and to make clear how TEA will keep employee owners’ voices at the center of the policy conversations ahead.
Don't miss this closer look at where employee ownership is headed, and your Pathway to Success at EO26.

📅 November 1–4, 2026 | ARIA Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV 👉 Register Now: https://eo26.esopassociation.org/

08/18/2026