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Conquer the Turbulent Waters of ESOP Ownership

Posted by Blue Ridge ESOP Associates

Oct 22, 2015 10:01:00 AM

Navigating the challenges of your business doesn’t leave a lot of time to plan for how to engage employees in thinking and acting like owners. But, as numerous studies have shown, gaining the performance advantages of shared ownership depends on successful communication that involves employees.
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Topics: ESOP & 401(k) Plans

The Impact of 401(k) Plan Design on Company Culture

Posted by Tom Roback, Jr.

Oct 22, 2015 9:07:00 AM

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Topics: Plan Design

New England ESOP Chapter Annual Conference

Posted by Laura Sadikoglu

Sep 30, 2015 4:34:43 PM

If you are attending this week's New England Chapter Conference in Framingham, MA, please stop by our table and visit with our following professionals.

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California/Western States ESOP Chapter Conference

Posted by Laura Sadikoglu

Sep 24, 2015 9:46:16 AM

CAWS2015_Fall_Conference-1We are proud to be a sponsor once again for this year's California/Western States ESOP Chapter Conference in Denver, Colorado. Stop by our table and let Marie Sherlock and Ashley Waters share with you the new services we offer at Blue Ridge ESOP Associates including Repurchas Obligation Studies.
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20th Annual Multi-State ESOP Conference - Don't Miss These Sessions

Posted by Laura Sadikoglu

Sep 14, 2015 10:15:06 AM

If you are attending this week's Multi-State ESOP Conference in Wilkes-Barre, PA, please stop by our table and plan on attening the following session where one of Blue Ridge's professionals will be presenting.

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Midwest Regional ESOP Conference - Don't Miss These Sessions

Posted by Laura Sadikoglu

Sep 9, 2015 5:30:00 PM

If you are attending this week's Midwest Regional ESOP Conference in Bloomington, MN, you have the opportunity to hear two of Blue Ridge's professionals speak about ESOP Essentials.

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Get the Most Out of Your ESOP Conference - Baltimore, MD

Posted by NCEO

Aug 11, 2015 1:52:14 PM

 

 

 

 

Get the Most Out of Your ESOP : An ESOP Communication and Culture Forum

Is your ESOP company developing a culture of ownership, building the effectiveness of your ESOP plan, or does your company need to take a refresher course in ESOP communication and culture issues? Then you should send a representative to attend the 2 day Get the Most Out of Your ESOP: An ESOP Communication and Culture Forum, presented by the National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO). The events take place at the Embassy Suites Hotel, Inner Harbor, in Baltimore, Maryland on September 29 and 30, 2015. An added bonus “Pre-Forum” half day meeting is also planned for Monday afternoon, September 28.

Tom Roback will be speaking at this event, with a presentation entitled "The Impact of Plan Design and Operations on Ownership Culture" to take place on Tuesday, September 29 at 10:30 a.m. This session will look at how Plan provisions can be structured or redesigned to optimize an active and sustainable ownership culture at an ESOP company.

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October is ESOP Month, Are You Ready to Make the Most of Your Plan?

Posted by Blue Ridge ESOP Associates

Aug 4, 2015 3:20:42 PM

October – national ESOP month – is a great opportunity to build enthusiasm for your plan’s benefits. You can educate employees about how they affect company performance, drive ESOP stock value and create your firm’s ownership culture. If you want to get more out of your investment in employee ownership in October, here’s a few things to consider right now.

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How to be Creative with Compensation Used to Allocate Contributions

Posted by Anthony Brunsvold

Aug 4, 2015 3:17:16 PM

If you are wondering if your plan can be creative with compensation used to allocate employer contributions, then you need to be aware of the ramifications of such changes.

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Topics: ESOP & 401(k) Plans, ESOP Administration

ESCA Special News from Washington D.C.

Posted by Tom Roback, Jr.

May 5, 2015 10:04:03 AM

Bipartisan Legislation Would Help More Working Americans
Save for Retirement through Employee Ownership
 Recent Study Confirms Private ESOPs Boost Worker Retirement Security
  
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Blue Ridge ESOP Associates can provide everything you need to administer your ESOP, 401(k) or combination ESOP/401(k) plan. Our full service outsourcing, which can include participant on-line services, provides worry-free  assistance for your HR or Benefits staff, leaving them free to concentrate on other responsibilities.

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