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The ESOP Association is a central advocacy organization in the ESOP ecosystem, and its overview is useful for understanding the model’s public-facing case.
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Readers who want a concise, accessible ESOP definition from a major ESOP ecosystem organization.
This is a helpful public-facing explainer that frames the ESOP as both a retirement plan and a mechanism for broad-based employee ownership. It is best paired with NCEO or government resources for readers who need more neutral technical detail.
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