States Included: Kansas & Missouri
About the Heart of America Chapter:
The Heart of America Chapter of The ESOP Association represents the more than 295 ESOP companies and professional service providers in the states of Kansas and Missouri. In 2018, ESOPs in the Heart of America States Chapter distributed over $2,112,000,000, helping local communities, workers, and businesses thrive.
*Based on 2018 U.S. Department of Labor Data
The Employee Ownership Foundation’s goal is to help more individuals become employee owners. The funds we raise during ESOPATHON advance that mission by both supporting existing ESOPs and growing their number so more Americans and communities can benefit. You can read some of the research supported by the EOF here.
Additionally, baby boomers own about half of all privately held firms nationwide. As these owners retire, the local business landscape is shifting dramatically. Employee ownership, including Employee Stock Ownership Plans, addresses the Silver Tsunami by providing viable business succession plans that lead to job retention and dollars staying local. In a new video series in conjunction with The ESOP Association, the Employee Ownership Foundation explores the benefits of transferring business ownership to employees. Click here to watch this video series and learn more about the Employee Ownership Foundation.
Thank you to our Sponsors
$20k
Robert & Patricia Schmidt Foundation
$5k
Kurt David
$1,000
Burns & Mcdonnell
$520
Don Chew
$520
Gary Shorman
$264
Vicki Graft
$264
Mbpi
$264
Barney Edward Lehnherr
$250
Gritt Business Coaching
$250
Pfsbrands
$250
Mid Continental Restoration
$250
Megakc Corporation
$250
Pfsbrands
$250
Conco, Inc.
$150
Wally Brockoff
$106
John Korschot
$106
Mark Trotman
Glad to help! ESOP’s are special!
$106
Steven York
$106
Jamie Kwiatek
$100
Anonymous
$100
Trevor Monnig
$100
Alan Kandel
$100
Joe Dejong
$53
Angela Weigel
$50
Gary Exline
$25
