Minnesota/Dakotas Chapter of The ESOP Association

Our Chapter is grateful for the support of both North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum and South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem in declaring October as #EmployeeOwnership Month! Their proclamations reinforce both states' well-known business-friendly environments, supporting a solid retirement option for workers with an #ESOP. With higher employee owner retention, stronger sales and productivity, employee-owned businesses in these two great states have a bright future ahead. What a great way to top off Employee Ownership Month 2024! The Employee Ownership Foundation The ESOP Association

Match Your Contributions Once More! We have a third donor who has generously offered to match donations up to $10,000. But only for TODAY. We reached the last two matches and have one more opportunity to reach it again. Visit ESOPATHON.org to make a donation today.

These U.S. Senators and Representatives from Minnesota have our unwavering gratitude. We want to thank these dedicated lawmakers for supporting #ESOPs. Your commitment to promoting employee ownership is not only vital for the growth of our economy but also for empowering workers and strengthening our communities. As #EmployeeOwnership Month comes to a close, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the importance of these initiatives. ESOPs foster a culture of collaboration and shared success, allowing employees to have a direct stake in the companies they help build. Thanks to your efforts, more workers will be able to thrive in an ownership-oriented environment. Together, we are creating a brighter future for all. Thank you for your leadership and support! On the North Dakota and South Dakota side of our chapter, we have an exciting post tomorrow to top off #EOM24! The ESOP Association The Employee Ownership Foundation

The Employee Ownership Foundation thanks all our members that participated in our nationwide ad campaign promoting #employeeownership. Check out our ad in the Omaha World-Herald below to see if your company was featured, and don't forget to make an #ESOPATHON contribution soon! https://www.esopathon.org/

Nominations Are OPEN! Please consider nominating your ESOP Company as well as those Employee Owners who champion your company culture! Deadline is January 15, 2025 Company of the Year: https://lnkd.in/e-XfFF7D Employee Owner of the Year: https://lnkd.in/ePzS5Q2u

The money raised through ESOPATHON goes toward helping educate employee owners and to raise awareness around the world about the benefits of employee ownership. Please visit ESOPATHON.org to donate and help us reach our goal of $600,000.

The Employee Ownership Foundation thanks all our members that participated in our nationwide ad campaign promoting #employeeownership. Check out our ad in the Minnesota Star Tribune below to see if your company was featured, and don't forget to make an #ESOPATHON contribution soon! https://www.esopathon.org/

Due to the incredible success of our matched-giving of $10,000 last week, a second donor has offered to match up to $20,000 this week to the end of ESOPATHON on October 31st. Please visit ESOPATHON.org to make a donation and help us reach our goal.

Apply before October 31! Do you care about #ESOP Advocacy? Join The ESOP Association's Public Policy Council and help develop and deliver on our key policy priorities. https://lnkd.in/eEpsTD_7

The deadline to join the first nationwide Employee Ownership Month newspaper campaign is?tomorrow, October 22, 2024! How does it work? All member companies of The ESOP Association can participate by: 1.?Making a donation?to the EOF for a selected amount (amount varies per newspaper): https://lnkd.in/db2qngwJ OR 2. Reaching an?ESOPATHON.com?contribution of $2,500