S.2403 - Retire through Ownership Act, was presented to the President, Signed and became Public Law 119-124 This new law - amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide a clear definition of adequate consideration for certain closely held stock, and for other purposes. legiscan.com/US/text/SB2403/… #ESOP #EmployeeOwnership

SiteZone, transitions to employee ownership via an EOT.  Gary Escott, managing director of SiteZone, said: "I’m incredibly proud that we’ve been able to do this. Giving our team a share in the future of SiteZone is one of the most rewarding things I’ve done in business." insidermedia.com/news/south-… #EOT #EmployeeOwnership

Opinion: Your Best Employees Have Built More than a Résumé mgmagazine.com/business-stra… #ESOP #EmployeeOwnership #RetirementPlanning

Fidelity Manufacturing, transitions to employee ownership via an ESOP.  "Wendy and I have always viewed ourselves as stewards of what God entrusted to us through Fidelity," Brad Dinkins said in the a press release. "That included caring for our employees, honoring the relationships we have built with our customers and partners, and preparing the company to thrive beyond us.  "Employee ownership places Fidelity's future in the hands of the people who helped build it while preserving the values, independence and commitment to quality and service that have guided us from the beginning. wacotrib.com/news/local/busi… #ESOP #EmployeeOwnership

Parkway Electric & Communications, transitions to employee ownership via and ESOP.  "We've been grateful for the success we have achieved at Parkway for nearly 24 years," said J.C. Huizenga, Chairman of Huizenga Group. "As we thought about the future, we had a number of options, including selling the company to an outside buyer. But Parkway has always been about its people. They are the ones who built the company, serve our customers and created the value that exists today. We concluded that the best way to honor that legacy was to transition ownership to the employees themselves. It allows Parkway to remain independent, protects the culture that has made it successful and gives employees the opportunity to share in the value they help create. We think that's good for the employees, good for our customers and good for Parkway's long-term future. morningstar.com/news/pr-news… #ESOP #EmployeeOwnership

Mark Cuban Has a Bold Message for Workers About Building Wealth. A good salary can pay the bills and fund retirement accounts, but Mark Cuban argues that wages alone rarely create the kind of wealth that changes a family's future. For that, workers need ownership and a chance to benefit when the company they helped build becomes more valuable. aol.com/articles/mark-cuban-… #EmployeeOwnership

Mission Health Communities, transitions to employee ownership via an ESOP.  “This transformation represents an investment in the people who make Mission Health what it is,” President and CEO Stuart Lindeman said. “Our employees change the lives of residents and families for the better every day. As employee owners, they have a real stake in the future we’re building together.” citybiz.co/article/913992/mi… #ESOP #EmployeeOwnership

Marcell: Bill to Preserve PA Businesses, Jobs Gains Senate Approval pahousegop.com/News/38870/La… #EmployeeOwnership #ESOP

As National Employee Ownership month begins, the Executive Office of Economic Development today announces the launch of the Massachusetts Center for Employee Ownership (MassCEO) Technical Assistance (TA) Stipend Program, a new program to help Massachusetts businesses explore employee ownership as a strategy to support long-term business growth, business continuity and job retain. For more information: mass.gov/info-details/massce… #ESOP #EmployeeOwnership

Governor Mike Braun has has issued a Governor’s Proclamation recognizing October 2026 as Employee Ownership Month!  Click here for a copy of the proclamation.  Please feel free to download this Proclamation for use during your ESOPs Employee Ownership Month celebrations! inceo.org/2026-employee-owne… #ESOP #EmployeeOwnership

Employee Ownership Month!! Mayor Joe Hogsett has issued a Mayoral Proclamation declaring the month of October 2026 as Employee Ownership Month.  Click the link below to view or download the proclamation for use during your ESOPs Employee Ownership Month celebrations! inceo.org/2026-employee-owne… #EmployeeOwnership

Undead Labs, transitions to employee ownership via a management and employee buyout. "Independence brings us closer to our community and lets us focus on what matters most: making the best games we can and earning the continued support of the people who choose to spend their time with us," said Undead Labs studio head Philip Holt. gamesindustry.biz/undead-lab… #EmployeeOwnership

Korb Architecture, transitions to employee ownership via an ESOP.  “Over the past 20 years, Korb has grown because of the talent, curiosity and commitment of our team,” said Korb in a statement. “Becoming employee-owned recognizes the essential role our people play in the firm’s success and gives them a meaningful stake in what we build together.” urbanmilwaukee.com/2026/09/3… #ESOP #EmployeeOwnership

Landmark, transitions to employee ownership via an EOT.  Firkins said: “Our talented and highly professional team has always taken ownership of the brilliant work we do for clients – and now they have ownership of the business they do it for. Transitioning to an EOT creates an even stronger sense of accountability, ambition and commitment, which directly elevates the results we deliver for our clients.” golfbusinessnews.com/news/ma… #EOT #EmployeeOwnership

Brubaker’s employee ownership model boosts engagement in Lancaster lvb.com/brubaker-employee-ow… #ESOP #EmployeeOwnership

The Gate, transitions to employee ownership via a worker owned co-op. Director Damon Horrill said: “We exist to prove pubs can thrive without corporate landlords extracting profit, returning autonomy, wealth, and dignity to the workers. chesterstandard.co.uk/news/2… #EmployeeOwnership

Many thanks to Reps' John Moolenaar (R-MI-2), Joe Wilson (R-SC-2), Chellie Pingree (D-ME-1), Mike Haridopolos (R-FL-8), and Michael Simpson (R-ID-2) for cosponsoring H.R.3105 - Promotion and Expansion of Private Employee Ownership Act of 2025. congress.gov/bill/119th-cong… #EmployeeOwnership

Tropical Foods, transitions to employee ownership with Apis & Heritage financing. For decades, Tropical Foods has been much more than a grocery store," said Ronn Garry Jr., Co-Owner of Tropical Foods. "As we considered the future of the business, it was important to find a partner who would honor our history, invest in our employees, and continue serving our community. Becoming 100% employee-owned was important to me and my brother, and we're proud of what this means for wealth building in Roxbury." finance.yahoo.com/small-busi… #EmployeeOwnership

Time4Sleep, transitions to employee ownership via an EOT.  Managing director Warren said: "The beds and mattress sector is a competitive space, and what sets Time4Sleep apart has always been our people. This transition solidifies this ethos for the next two decades and beyond. Our company ethos is something that will outlast any one individual, a business owned by the people who live and breathe it every day.” business-sale.com/news/busin… #EOT #employeeownership