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CHAPTER TEAM:

Sureyya Kennedy, Bank of America

GEO BOARD CHAPTER LIAISON:

Amelie Desrochers. Deloitte

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WELCOME TO THE COLORADO CHAPTER

This local chapter community is dedicated to sharing knowledge, experiences, and resources to help members develop their skills, expand their networks, and make a positive impact in their communities. You will have access to a wide range of valuable resources and opportunities including educational sessions and networking events. 

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15 July 2026
A 2026 Tax Playbook for High Earners
External News

Kiplinger

Employee engagement
All plan types
USA

Covers RSU taxation, ISO AMT exposure, company-stock concentration and coordinated compensation planning.

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13 July 2026
Company Stock Options, RSUs and ESPPs: Mistakes High Earners Make
External News

Kiplinger

Employee engagement
All plan types
USA

Explains withholding shortfalls, double-taxation risks and concentration issues for equity award holders.

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13 July 2026
Yay! You've Been Awarded Stock! Boo, The Tax Hit Is Massive: How To Avoid The Mistakes High Earners Make Before They Even Realize It
External News

kiplinger

Finance, tax and accounting
All plan types
USA

Explores common mistakes employees make with RSUs, stock options and ESPPs. It explains how poor tax planning, under-withholding in employer stock can erode wealth, and offers practical strategies for managing equity compensation effectively.

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10 July 2026
U.S. Backup Withholding Tax: What Every Non-U.S. Investor Needs To Know
External News

Sprintax 

Finance, tax and accounting
All plan types
Global

Summarizes the importance of submitting a valid W-8BEN (for shareholders outside the US holding US stock) . This usually prevents this withholding, ensures the correct tax treatment, and may qualify them for reduced withholding under a tax treaty.

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9 July 2026
7 Ai Prompts Every Compensation Analyst Should Know
External News

Pave

Trending now
Global

Which AI prompts should compensation analysts trust with generic tools—and which need a true comp agent? 7 ranked prompts, from safe to specialist-only.

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6 July 2026
ESOP Financing Is Starting to Shift in 2026
External News

Menke & Associates

Design and strategy
Stock options
USA

Discusses changes in ESOP financing, lending structures and the policy environment.

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LIVE WEBCAST
30 June 2026, 3 - 3:45pm BST
EXCELLENCE IN GLOBAL SHARE PLANS: BEST PRACTICE INSIGHTS (HOSTED BY COMPUTERSHARE)
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Elliot Alexander, Computershare 
Ceri Newby, Diageo
Jennifer Ritchie, Anglo American

Case Study
GEO award excellence
All plan types
Global

BEST PRACTICE INSIGHTS: WHAT AWARD-WINNING EMPLOYEE SHARE PLANS DO DIFFERENTLY 
HOSTED BY COMPUTERSHARE

Join Elliot Alexander, Associate Director, Relationship Management at Computershare, for a webinar discussion featuring Diageo and Anglo American, as they explore what sets award-winning employee share plans apart.

From driving broad participation and inclusive ownership to delivering clear, engaging communications that help employees understand and act with confidence, this session will provide practical insights you can apply.

Use their expertise to help you navigate employee share plan strategies with confidence and success.

WHY ATTEND:

  • Learn what top-performing share plans do differently – and how to apply it
  • Gain practical ideas to increase participation and engagement
  • Discover communication strategies that drive understanding and action
  • Take away actionable insights you can implement immediately


COST

  • Members: Free access — Live and on-demand
  • Non-members: Free access - Live I $85 per webcast — On-demand

Unlock unlimited access! Join GEO from just $375/year and watch every webcast free—live or on-demand plus more member perks!

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29 June 2026
U.S. Proxy Season: Say-on-Pay, One-Time Awards, and Equity Plan Trends
External News

Harvard Law School Forum / ISS STOXX

Legal and regulatory
All plan types
USA

Examines 2026 proxy-season trends in equity plans, one-time awards and shareholder voting.

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27 June 2026
Jeff Bezos' 2016 'Lottery Ticket' Warning Comes True As Blue Origin Workers Miss Out On Spacex-Style IPO Windfall
External News

Yahoo finance

General
Stock options
USA

Povides explaination on why many early Blue Origin employees never realized value from their options and how the new plan attempts to address those shortcomings.

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