Southeast Chapter of The ESOP Association

🎉Happy Employee Ownership Month! 🎉 How are you celebrating employee ownership in your workplace or with your team? Share your stories for inspiration here! Don’t have a plan? It’s not too late! Start small and live out your values by bringing your team together to highlight why employee ownership matters and why you decided to become employee owned. Your ‘why’ matters! #imaowner #employeeownership #EOMonth #ESOP #ownershipculture

The ESOP Association is thrilled to announce ESOP REWARDS, an exclusive new benefit for TEA members! Members can sign up today and save big on travel, tech, entertainment, home improvement, shipping & supplies, & much more! https://lnkd.in/eQBPcNq4

See you #Nashville next week! There are just a few days left to secure your seat for a high-impact, content-rich time together as we deepen our connection in employee ownership! - If you are exploring how to equip your ESOP Board of Directors or even understand the role the board should play, join us on October 1st - more seats have been released. - If you are looking to deepen your understanding of employee ownership through action-oriented content while building community with other leaders who are leaving a legacy through employee ownership, join us on October 2nd for the Conference and Roundtables. - Two Conferences - One Reception. On October 1st, cap off—or kick off—your experience at our joint reception at Assembly Food Hall on Broadway. Enjoy great food, live music, and one-of-a-kind views while connecting with attendees from both events. Who is joining us? 👀 Register here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ebgrMygm #employeeownership #ESOP #employeeowned #Southeast

🎶 Nashville, we’re coming for you! We’re just over two weeks away from an incredible two-day ESOP gathering in Music City: 📅 October 1 – Board of Directors Conference Designed exclusively for ESOP company directors, this one-day program dives into governance, fiduciary duties, M&A, risk management, and sustainability to set your board and leadership up for success as you grow 📅 October 2 – Southeast Regional Conference & Roundtables A full day of dual-track learning (communications + technical), peer roundtables, and practical tools for building ownership culture, strengthening financial strategies, and leading your ESOP forward. ✨ Together, these events bring directors, leaders, and employee-owners across the Southeast to connect, learn, and celebrate what makes employee ownership thrive. Attendees of both gatherings can connect at a happy hour reception at Assembly Food Hall at 5th and Broad. ⚡ Seats are filling quickly — don’t miss your chance to join us in Nashville! 👉 Register now: Board of Directors Conference - 10/1: https://lnkd.in/eZNGBNfj Regional Conference + Roundtables - 10/2: https://lnkd.in/eDizT4Jp #ESOP #EmployeeOwnership #BoardLeadership #Nashville #SoutheastESOP

🚨 More Seats Just Released! Demand for the Board of Directors Conference (Oct 1, at Holland & Knight LLP Nashville) has been incredible — and we’re excited to announce that additional spots are now available. This exclusive event equips ESOP company directors with the insights and tools they need to lead with confidence, regardless of where you are in your employee ownership journey. Topics include: 🔍 What is the difference between an ESOP Board of Directors from other boards? 📈 ESOP board fundamentals & fiduciary responsibilities 💡 Building and strengthening your board with independent directors 🤝 Navigating M&A and complex transactions 🚨 Managing risk: D&O, fiduciary, and cyber liability 🪶 Best practices for long-term ESOP sustainability 🎶 Plus, a networking reception at Assembly Food Hall — and the chance to stay for the Southeast Regional Conference & Roundtables on Oct 2. ⚡ Seats won’t last long — secure yours now: https://lnkd.in/esyaPuhA #boardofdirectors #ESOP #BoardLeadership #EmployeeOwnership #Nashville #ESOPAssociation

🎤 Speaker Spotlight + Program Preview! The Southeast Regional ESOP Conference (Oct 1–2, in Nashville) brings together leaders who are shaping the future of employee ownership. This year you’ll hear from experts on: 📣 Communications & Culture: how trust, belonging, and employee journey mapping drive engagement 📊 Finance & Growth: cash management, diversification, and sustainability strategies 💡 Practical Tools: using technology like SharePoint to strengthen ownership culture 🤝 Peer Exchange: roundtables with CEOs, CFOs, HR, and communications leaders With voices from organizations like Parman Holdings, 5by5 Agency, EFS ESOP Consultants, Avion Solutions, Inc., Strategic Mixtape, Blue Ridge Associates, RBC Wealth Management, and more — this is a must-attend event for ESOP companies at every stage of the journey. 📍 Nashville | Oct 1–2 👉 Don’t miss it — register today: https://lnkd.in/eqzymEvE #ESOP #EmployeeOwnership #Nashville #SoutheastESOP

Success is sweetest when shared. It’s always powerful to see employees come together to share in the victory and reward of ownership. Good work, PeopleTec, Inc. !

Give your ESOP Board of Directors a power boost! The inaugural Southeast Chapter Board of Directors Conference is happening October 1 in Nashville, TN — and the agenda is now live! This exclusive one-day event is designed for ESOP company directors, focusing on the unique responsibilities of governing in an employee-owned context. Sessions will dive into: 📊 Understanding what makes ESOP boards different from traditional governance 📊 Building and strengthening boards with independent directors 📊 Navigating M&A decisions and the board’s role in complex transactions 📊 Managing fiduciary, D&O, and cyber liability risks 📊 Ensuring long-term ESOP sustainability and balancing repurchase obligations 🎶 After the sessions, enjoy an evening networking reception at Assembly Food Hall. 💡 And don’t leave Nashville just yet! Stick around for the Southeast Regional Conference & Roundtables on October 2, featuring dual tracks, peer exchanges, and deeper dives into ESOP communications and technical strategies. 👉 Explore the full Board of Directors agenda & speaker lineup here: https://lnkd.in/eqfQNNuY 📍 Holland & Knight LLP - Nashville, TN | October 1–2, 2025 #ESOP #BoardLeadership #EmployeeOwnership #Nashville #ESOPBoardofDirectors

📢 Agenda + Speakers Announced! The Southeast Regional ESOP Association Conference and Roundtables is coming to Nashville, October 1–2 — and the full agenda is now live! This year’s program brings together communications and technical tracks, along with interactive roundtables and networking opportunities. Attendees will gain fresh insights on: ✅ Building a culture of trust, belonging, and ownership ✅ Practical tools for financial management, diversification, and sustainability ✅ Creative ways to educate and engage employee-owners through communications and technology ✅ Strategies for leadership transitions, growth, and acquisitions ✅ Peer exchange through CEO/CFO and HR/Communications roundtables 📍 Two days in Music City at Holland & Knight LLP packed with learning, connection, and celebration of employee ownership. 👉 View the full agenda & speaker lineup here: https://lnkd.in/eqzymEvE #ESOP #EmployeeOwnership #Nashville #SoutheastESOP #ESOPAssociation