Event Info:
Visit the Blue Ridge Associates team throughout the conference at Copperleaf 2!
Employee Owned 2026 brings together the employee ownership community for an immersive conference focused on professional growth, meaningful connections, and the long-term success of ESOP companies.
Blue Ridge Associates is proud to be a Strategic Partner of Employee Owned 2026. We’re excited to be part of this important gathering and to connect with employee-owners, company leaders, and ESOP professionals from across the community.
Be sure to find us at Copperleaf 2! Our team will be there throughout the conference, and Blue Ridge Associates will be featured in multiple speaking sessions covering insights and topics relevant to today’s employee-owned companies.
With high-impact education, peer-to-peer engagement, and valuable networking opportunities, EO26 is a great opportunity to learn, connect, and take ideas back to your organization.
Blue Ridge Presentations
New to ESOPs? What to Expect When You Become an ESOP Owned Company
Mastering the Administration Cycle: A Practical Guide for Plan Sponsors
Designing the Future: Workforce Upskilling vs. Job Evolution
Building Ownership Culture: The Important Role of Leadership in Communicating the ESOP
Lunch & Leadership: Perspectives from Women Leaders in the ESOP Community
Which Payment Comes First? Understanding ESOP Distribution Timing
ESOP Distribution Policy- Considerations and Changes
Beyond the Feasibility Study: Hidden Legal, Tax, and Plan Design Issues in ESOP Transactions
Avoiding Inadvertent 409(p) Violations