Congratulations to ESCA member VFP for expanding its Scott County facility, creating 200 new employee-owners. Governor Glenn Youngkin joined the celebration, recognizing VFP’s commitment to creating ownership opportunities for Virginians. Read more: tinyurl.com/dvvsyhaz

We’re continuing our series highlighting the voices of employee-owners across the country. In her new IdahoBusinessReview op-ed, Jessica Smith of ESCA Board member Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) shares how employee ownership drives pride, innovation, and engagement. Read op-ed

In her new FORTUNE op-ed, ESCA President and CEO Stephanie Silverman highlights how employee ownership can empower Gen Z workers, strengthen job quality, and boost financial security. Read the full op-ed here: tinyurl.com/2hpcvfhu

Thanks Bob Onder for visiting ESCA member Emery Sapp & Sons (ESS) and hearing from employee-owners about how their ESOP is helping them build wealth.

As Employee Ownership Month wraps up, we’re celebrating the people who make employee-owned companies thrive: the employee-owners! Their dedication and innovation show how ownership strengthens businesses, families, and communities nationwide.

New research from the NCEO shows that employee-owners experience longer careers, stronger finances, and greater economic security. The findings highlight how ownership can be a powerful model for lasting success. Read more: tinyurl.com/5bc9tfd7

Employee ownership brings people together. Bipartisan legislation like the Promotion and Expansion of Private Employee Ownership Act helps more workers become owners, strengthening families, communities, and the American economy. Read more: tinyurl.com/42tmnfsc

As October’s Employee Ownership Month wraps up, I’m proud to be the lead sponsor of H.R. 3105, the "Promotion and Expansion of Private Employee Ownership Act" and support great employee-owned businesses in our district! Learn more about my legislation here.⬇️

Employee ownership is helping more Gen X workers retire with confidence. A new study with JohnZogbyStrategies shows that S ESOP companies are giving workers greater peace of mind about the future.

New Harvard Business School research shows how worker ownership improves business performance, strengthens communities, and helps close the wealth gap. Employee ownership works, and its impact is growing. Read more: tinyurl.com/xwabzcpb

Keeping businesses local helps communities thrive. In a recent op-ed, Kirsten Kennedy of the Minnesota Center of Employee Ownership shares how employee ownership keeps companies rooted and gives workers a real stake in their success. Read more: tinyurl.com/4293v5ek

A new Inc. article highlights how employee-led committees in employee-owned companies give workers a voice in shaping their direction. ESOPs cultivate engaged workplaces that strengthen the economy and give employees a stake in their companies' success. tinyurl.com/42shnn6x

As we enter the season of giving, ESCA member Wawa has donated more than 150 million pieces of food since 2013 to help fight food insecurity. We’re proud advocates of policies that help create more employee-owned companies that invest in their communities. Read more:

We are continuing our series highlighting employee-owner voices. In his new The Gazette op-ed, Crystal Group's Jon Martens shares how employee ownership shaped his 25-year career and inspired his son to follow in his footsteps. Read more: thegazette.com/guest-columnis…

Employee ownership reshaped Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories' future. In his new The Spokesman-Review op-ed, Joey Nestegard highlights how ownership strengthens local economies and supports long-term workforce stability. Read more: tinyurl.com/4z5n46ak

An analysis of federal contractors reinforces what we see across the ESOP community. Employee-owned companies consistently outperform their competitors by delivering a long-term approach that strengthens the broader industrial base. Read more: tinyurl.com/yc56tf59

Gen Z wants to retire in their fifties, but a new FORTUNE article shows the math is not on their side. If we want young workers to retire securely, we need to make employee ownership more accessible nationwide. Link: tinyurl.com/wmhbdr9x

The wealth gap keeps widening. As Mike Brady of Forty Million Owners writes in Fast Company, the solution is right in front of us. From leaders like Mark Cuban to millions of employee-owners, more people are calling for broader access to ownership. Read more:

North Dakota has nearly 8,000 baby boomer-owned businesses at risk. Former Border States CEO Tammy Miller highlights employee ownership as a way to keep businesses local and build wealth for workers. Read more: tinyurl.com/3b76uhve

At a Senate HELP Committee GOP hearing, Senator Jon Husted highlighted how employee ownership helps workers build wealth and strengthen retirement security. We appreciate his leadership as an original cosponsor of the Promotion and Expansion of Private Employee Ownership Act. Full Hearing: