Drummond Woodsum has named a tax attorney as the next co-leader of the firm’s business services practice group. Chris Stevenson Drummond Woodsum Chris Stevenson will co-lead with Michael High, who has served as the practice group leader for over 23 years. Stevenson will advise clients on a wide range of federal and state tax compliance issues and tax controversies that come before taxation authorities. “We are pleased to offer a mix of seasoned and newer leaders to our clients, who are both well-suited for these key positions,” said Toby Dilworth, managing director. “We look forward to their guidance as the firm continues to provide our clients with the highest-quality legal services.” As a tax attorney and CPA, Stevenson focuses on federal and state tax compliance issues. Stevenson frequently advises businesses on the tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions; he works with nonprofits on organizational and operational compliance with federal tax rules and establishes joint ventures with for-profit entities. Stevenson has extensive experience counseling businesses, nonprofits and public employers on qualified and nonqualified deferred compensation plans, health plans, and other employee benefit arrangements. He has assisted Tribal Nations with tax-exempt economic development bonds to finance projects and advised about tribal […]

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Vision includes focus on student success; research excellence; land-grant impact; diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging; and internal operations; presidential vision and goals will support framework for University’s next strategic plan Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi at Schwab Auditorium at University Park campus. Credit: Michelle Bixby / Penn State. Creative Commons UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi today (Feb. 27) shared her vision for the future of the University — a vision defined by building steadfastly on Penn State’s purpose, enabling agility across the institution to respond to ever-changing needs, and leveraging the University’s many strengths to realize strategic opportunities. “Focusing on our purpose, increasing our agility and leveraging our opportunity will be the core drivers of the future of our great University,” Bendapudi said. “We must build on our legacy as Pennsylvania’s only land-grant university and our foundational purpose of serving our commonwealth, our nation and our world. We must be agile to meet the needs of our students, an evolving workforce, the commonwealth and, indeed, humanity. We must rise to meet the opportunities before us, to continue preparing our students for lifelong success, to continue solving the world’s most pressing problems through cutting-edge research, and […]

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Baron Funds, an investment management company, released its “Baron Opportunity Fund” fourth quarter 2022 investor letter. A copy of the same can be downloaded here . In the fourth quarter, the fund declined 4.54% (Institutional Shares) compared to a 2.31% return for the Russell 3000 Growth Index and a 7.56% return for the S&P 500 Index. For the one-year period, the fund fell sharply trailing both indexes. In addition, please check the fund’s top five holdings to know its best picks in 2022. Baron Opportunity Fund highlighted stocks like Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG ) in the Q4 2022 investor letter. Headquartered in Mountain View, California, Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) is a multinational technology company. On February 28, 2023, Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) stock closed at $90.30 per share. One-month return of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) was -10.97%, and its shares lost 32.99% of their value over the last 52 weeks. Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) has a market capitalization of $1.155 trillion. Baron Opportunity Fund made the following comment about Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) in its Q4 2022 investor letter: "Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) remains the second largest position in the portfolio, and we continue to be positive on its growth opportunities with search, YouTube, and […]

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First funding opportunity from Sinema’s landmark law seeks applications from companies for projects boosting microchip manufacturing in Arizona and across the country WASHINGTON – Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema, Chair of the Space and Science Subcommittee, announced that the CHIPS Program Office – created by Sinema’s landmark Chips and Science law – has opened the first application period for semiconductor manufacturing projects for commercial fabrication facilities. The first round of funding is supported entirely by the Chips and Science law, bipartisan legislation Sinema helped usher through Congress investing over $52 billion to restore America’s leadership in global microchip manufacturing, create strong careers, solve supply chain challenges, and strengthen national security. “Applications are now open for companies to request federal funding for projects that boost microchip manufacturing in Arizona and across the country. I’m looking forward to working hand-in-hand with Arizonans to ensure our state gets every dollar we’re due,” said Sinema. Sinema was an original cosponsor of the CHIPS for America Act in June 2020, which was the first comprehensive proposal to increase domestic manufacturing of semiconductors, which has fallen dramatically over previous decades. Since 2020, Sinema has worked with her colleagues in a bipartisan way to pass provisions […]

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ClearBridge Investments , an investment management company, released its “ClearBridge All Cap Growth Strategy” fourth quarter 2022 investor letter. A copy of the same can be downloaded here . In the fourth quarter, the strategy outperformed the Russell 3000 Growth Index benchmark. The strategy gained in seven of the nine sectors in which it was invested in the quarter on an absolute basis. Healthcare and industrials sectors were the primary contributors while the consumer discretionary sector detracted from performance. In addition, please check the fund’s top five holdings to know its best picks in 2022. ClearBridge All Cap Growth Strategy highlighted stocks like The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL ) in the Q4 2022 investor letter. Headquartered in New York, New York, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:EL) is a skincare, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products manufacturer. On February 28, 2023, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:EL) stock closed at $243.05 per share. One-month return of The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:EL) was -13.44%, and its shares lost 16.69% of their value over the last 52 weeks. The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:EL) has a market capitalization of $86.822 billion. ClearBridge All Cap Growth Strategy made the […]

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March 2, 2023 New Poll: Legislators Have an Opportunity to Act on Texans’ Everyday Concerns On Texas Independence Day, we give the Legislature a roadmap to support Texans and the concerns central to their daily lives. AUSTIN, TX — At Texas 2036, we’re taking today — Texas Independence Day — to celebrate the 30 million Texans going about their daily lives, contributing in ways large and small to the ongoing miracle known as Texas. With that in mind, we’ve chosen today to release the second set of results from our Texas Voter Poll , gauging voters’ thoughts on both the affordability and accessibility of services key to their day-to-day lives and on the need for rigor in the public education curriculum. ● Seven in 10 voters said most working Texas parents lack access to affordable childcare options. ● More than nine in 10 voters said they were at least a little concerned about the affordability of housing in Texas. ● More than three in four voters would allow advanced practice nurses to provide more primary care in areas without enough primary care physicians. ○ Currently, 224 of Texas’ 254 counties are classified as primary care shortage areas, meaning that […]

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djiledesign via Getty Images Save the Date! Las Vegas nonprofit Opportunity Village recently announced an urgent need to hire employees. People with disabilities in the Las Vegas area are not getting the support that they deserve. With the increased need to provide direct, hands-on care for those with disabilities, the nonprofit is looking to hire Direct Support Professionals . In addition, they will fill other positions that serve to impact the lives of people with disabilities. Career Connections at Opportunity Village Opportunity Village is looking for community members interested in a career that makes a difference. The nonprofit is encouraging those community members to attend Career Connections on March 11. The hiring event will run from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. The location will be at 6300 West Oakey Blvd in Las Vegas (89146). Opportunity Village has been helping people with disabilities since 1954. Since then, the organization has been dedicated to helping individuals find the very best version of themselves. Opportunity Village offers a variety of services for people with disabilities. These individuals are able to find new friends and realize future careers paths through the organization’s programs. In addition, programs like workforce development and community employment help […]

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The franchise rolls out its opportunity this month, complete with ongoing support and marketing tools, seeking to add new locations across the U.S. Chef Pam’s Kitchen Milwaukee, WI ( RestaurantNews.com ) Cooking class franchise, Chef Pam’s Kitchen , announced this month its new franchise opportunity available throughout the U.S. The company, known for its cooking classes for all ages, local chef pop up events, winter farmers market, supper club meetups and commercial kitchen rentals, is calling for new franchise partners to join its network. “Now in our 2nd location, we have seen the direct impact our business has had on the community, the associates we are able to hire and the artisans that utilize our commercial kitchens,” stated Pam Dennis, owner and founder of Chef Pam’s Kitchen. “We learned a lot over the course of four years – many mistakes along the way but always got a little bit smarter throughout the journey. Now we are able to offer franchisees a format that they can utilize that incorporates our learnings and successes where they can hit the ground running.” Chef Pam’s Kitchen was first started by Dennis, a retired Navy Captain who served the nurse corps for 24 years, […]

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FROM LEFT: Carmen Bodden, vice president of Roofing, CertainTeed; Michelle Boykin, COO of Rackley Roofing; Christine Mockenhaupt, regional asset manager, SRS Distribution; and Curtis Sutton, president of Rackley Roofing. Each will bring their unique perspective to a panel discussion on how to recruit more women in the roofing industry, and how to empower them once they’re in. Contributed by Sharp Think From the C-suite to those at the helm of leading contractor companies, women are a rising force in the roofing industry. From 2014 to 2019, the number of construction firms owned by women grew by 64%, with women holding executive positions at 44% of the top 100 construction companies. Yet, from the tradespeople perspective, only 4.6% of all roofers are female. It’s time to get more women on the roof. Curated for the 2023 International Roofing Expo by CertainTeed , a leading North American manufacturer of sustainable building materials, “Unlocking the Value and Power of Women in the Roofing Industry” features an accomplished group of female and male leaders from manufacturing, distribution and contracting. The dynamic panel will explore the opportunities that the industry has to overcome the gender disparities along with the vast opportunities already available. It […]

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