Tax Relief Programs for Small Businesses

Tax relief programs can make a significant difference for your small business, helping you save money and focus on what matters most: growth and success. By understanding your options at the federal, state, and local levels and seeking professional advice when needed, you can navigate the complex world of taxes with confidence.

Running a small business comes with a variety of challenges. From managing payroll to staying competitive in your market, the responsibilities can …

Tax Relief Programs for Small Businesses

New Small Business Policy Playbook: A Bipartisan Path to Economic Growth

With both Congress and the new administration seeking ways to deliver on their economic promises, this playbook offers a clear path forward.

As the 119th Congress begins its session and a new administration prepares to take office, an innovative partnership between Goldman Sachs 10,000 …

New Small Business Policy Playbook: A Bipartisan Path to Economic Growth

The Transformative Power of Volunteering: How Giving Back Enriches Your Life

Volunteers can use their skills and knowledge to address serious social problems like poverty, homelessness, education, and healthcare.

Volunteering has a profound effect on life. It goes beyond just giving back – it has the power to improve your life in ways you might not expect. …

The Transformative Power of Volunteering: How Giving Back Enriches Your Life

Akron’s Bounce Innovation Hub enters new phase of leadership

Bounce has long been a supporter of diversifying the pool of entrepreneurs and small business owners in Akron. Its program GROW, or Generating Real Opportunity and Wealth, which Aspiring Entrepreneurs is a part of, focuses on helping women and minority entrepreneurs.

Similar direction Sublett has been with Bounce since it was founded in 2018. Doug Weintraub has lead the organization as CEO from the beginning and …

Akron’s Bounce Innovation Hub enters new phase of leadership

Why Bounce Innovation Hub is Adding Resources to Support Black Entrepreneurs

From incubator programs to experienced entrepreneurs, the Akron organization is ‘leveling the playing field’ Over the last few years, organizations …

Why Bounce Innovation Hub is Adding Resources to Support Black Entrepreneurs

Check out the programs and services the community can access at the Bounce Innovation Hub. Passionate leaders and consultants are committed to helping small businesses grow and succeed. A very impressive partner doing great things in our community.

Doing the Most Good feels good…

This past weekend, I had the opportunity to join my fellow board members of the Salvation Army of Greater Cleveland Advisory Board in West Cleveland as volunteer bell ringers supporting the Salvation Army’s Advisory Board Kettle Day fund raising effort.  It was inspiring to see so many philanthropic business and executive leaders rallying together as a team spending time supporting this important seasonal kindness program.  The generosity of the public response was truly overwhelming encountering real people who have been touched by the Salvation Army’s support of communities in need.

Board Members Robert Shenton and Vince Liuzzi
GCAS Advisory Board Kettle Day

Did you know… The Salvation Army of Greater Cleveland makes a positive impact in our community serving nearly 1 million hot meals to hundreds of thousands of hungry people, provides over 160,000 nights of shelter and emergency housing services to people without shelter in need of transitionary lodging. Thousands of children and families in need will receive Christmas gifts this year donated by generous people who donate to the many toy drives sponsored by good, charitable companies throughout our region.  Emergency shelters are open safely caring for and taking in the homeless.  Counseling and recovery centers provide much needed services and support for some of the most vulnerable people living in our community. Visit www.SalvationArmyCleveland.org to learn more.

Ringing the bell in West Cleveland

So you see, everyone has an opportunity and a role to take responsibility in helping others.  Without question, I can tell you based on my experiences in business and in life, that “Doing the Most Good” actually feels the most good.  Sharing personal time, talents and treasures with people who truly need and deserve our help and support is the very best gift I could offer people who are less fortunate than me. 

Regardless of life’s struggles, sadness and extreme challenges, I am incredibly grounded and thankful to be helping others.  This holiday season, I ask you to join me in supporting the great works of the Salvation Army, or the charitable organization of your choice.  The community needs your support, and you too have much to share.  What a better way to celebrate the goodness of the season than to help others in need to feel the help and support of someone who really does care.

Opportunity Zones: Increasing Investment Where It’s Needed Most

June 27th, 2019

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – How can Northeast Indiana and Fort Wayne boost development in economically distressed communities?

Many federal incentive programs have been created over the years, including the New Markets Tax Credit, Empowerment Zones and more; however, the newest investment incentive—Opportunity Zones—may have the most significant tax benefits yet.

Check out this great review of the program – be sure to check out the webinar on the opportunity zones hyperlink – it’s a fantastic overview of the program and gives great examples on how public and private partnerships come together to help communities success. We are #bettertogether

neindiana.com/news/opportunity-zones

Insights on the Second Set of Qualified Opportunity Zone Regulations

Insights on the Second Set of Qualified Opportunity Zone Regulations

Insights on the Second Set of Qualified Opportunity Zone Regulations


— Read on commercialobserver.com/2019/06/insights-on-the-second-set-of-qualified-opportunity-zone-regulations/

Really good overview of Opportunity Zone program.

4 Reasons to Buy A Home This Winter! — Inside My Real Estate Mind

Lots of options for First Time Home buyers.  Get ready this winter and early spring for the home buying season – Fannie MaeHome Ready or Federal Home Loan Bank’sFirst Front Door programs are a really good place to start.  Check with your mortgage consultant today!

If the right thing for you and your family is to purchase a home this year, buying sooner rather than later could lead to substantial savings.

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A Guide To The Benefits Of Business Credit — Australia Guides

In this guide to the benefits of business credit; we explain what business credit is, outline the factors that are used to determine business credit, and detail the benefits of having good business credit. Jump To: What factors determine business credit? What are the benefits of having good business credit? Where can I get more […]

via A Guide To The Benefits Of Business Credit — Australia Guides

While building good business credit takes time and effort, ensuring that your business has a good credit rating is critical to its growth and success. And the best time to start doing it is now!