EWVIDCO Member News EWVIDCO’s Empire Zone Accountant’s Breakfast is January 24, 2008 Do you know the financial implications of recent changes made to the Empire Zone program and how these changes can affect the bottom line? Are you aware of the necessary tax forms needed to access the Empire Zone credits? Do you know where to find these updated forms? We don’t want you to lose out on significant tax savings! Please join us at a breakfast to learn about the most up-to date information on the Empire Zone program and learn how your Zone-certified firm can claim credits. As there have been numerous changes in the Empire Zone program, attendance is very strongly encouraged. Date: Thursday, January 24, 2008 Expert speakers include representatives of NYS Department of Taxation and Finance and Freeman & Davis CPAs. A workshop with illustrative case studies will be followed by detailed question and answer with expert speakers and the audience. This program is especially beneficial for CFO’s, accountants and other financial staff. We hope that you can join us! Admission is free, but seating is limited--please contact Caitlin Dourmashkin at (718)388-7287 x116 or cdourmashkin@ewvidco.com to RSVP as soon as possible. THIS SEMINAR IS GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY FREEMAN & DAVIS LLP, CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS.
NYC Business Solutions Training Funds—deadline extended to 1/23! The NYC Business Solutions has recently announced that it is accepting pre-applications for the latest round of its popular Training Funds. This program offers businesses the chance to create and retain jobs, increase wages, build skills and help workers advance in their careers. Grant amounts for this round have increased to $400,000. Companies with less than 100 employees can use funding to cover up to 70% of costs. Eligible projects include occupational training and improving work readiness skills, such as, but not limited to, adult literacy and numeracy, ESL and workplace behavior skills. To apply, employers must submit a 5-page application complete with narrative and training curriculum as well as a 10-minute pre-application. The new deadline for online pre-applications is 5:00 pm January 23, 2008. EWVIDCO staff can help you submit this—contact Leah Archibald at 718-388-7287 x168 right away if you are interested! Business Leader of the Year The Business Leader of the Year shall be a firm or principal in a firm located in industrial North Brooklyn. In order to be considered, the individual and his or her firm must have achieved leadership in their field, made a significant investment in their facility, or recently expanded employment at their company. Community Leader of the Year The Community Leader of the Year shall be a firm or an individual either residing in North Brooklyn or employed by a North Brooklyn firm that has made a significant contribution to the well-being of the residential or business community in North Brooklyn. Nominations will be accepted from EWVIDCO members from 1/8/08 to 2/1/08. Nominations should consist of a brief paragraph outlining the nominee’s qualifications for the award. Please forward your nomination to Leah Archibald at larchibald@ewvidco.com or via fax at 718-963-1905 by February 1, 2008. Save the Date!! Join EWVIDCO for lunch, networking and breathtaking views at the Brooklyn waterfront's most stunning new event facility, Stage 6 at Steiner Studios in the historic Brooklyn Navy Yard. More information to come!
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