DC Chamber of Commerce’s Post

Come say hello to the RMA team! We are at booth 319 today and Thursday. If you have questions about redevelopment, economic development, marketing, business attraction, public private partnerships and more, we are here to guide you! #citymanagers #citymanagement #annualconfernce #cities #counties

Come say hello to the RMA team! We are at booth 319 today and Thursday. If you have questions about redevelopment, economic development, marketing, business attraction, public private partnerships and more, we are here to guide you! #citymanagers #citymanagement #annualconfernce #cities #counties

Dear Small Business Leaders, Vice President Harris is pioneering a New Way Forward and is committed to ensuring everyone has a fair opportunity to compete and succeed. Below you can find ways to engage with Small Business for Harris-Walz, and her new plan to bolster small business across America, which she spoke about in New Hampshire this afternoon. You can watch her full remarks HERE. Your role as business leaders is pivotal, and we would love your support as we work to elect Vice President Harris and Governor Walz to create an Opportunity Economy for every American. Below are three ways to engage with us: Demonstrate Your Support for Harris-Walz: Show your support for Vice President Harris and Governor Walz by signing this form. By adding your name, you’ll stand alongside fellow small business leaders and help us demonstrate our collective endorsement for Vice President Harris and Governor Walz. Stay Informed: Sign up for our general small business email list to stay updated on campaign events and important announcements. Join Our Call: Join our Small Business for Harris-Walz Coalition Organizing Call on this Friday, September 6 at 3:00 pm ET featuring a slate of special guests. Please share these links with your network! Small businesses are the backbone of our economy. By joining our coalition, you become a key player in this crucial effort. With just 62 days remaining, this election will be a choice between two very different economic visions: one that builds up the middle class, versus one that helps billionaires and big corporations at working families’ expense. Vice President Harris knows whose side she’s on. —FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - September 4, 2024 / FACT SHEET: Vice President Harris Charts New Way Forward for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs To Innovate and Grow in an Opportunity Economy Plan would set goal of 25 million new small business applications, Plan would call for expanding the startup expense deduction from $5,000 to $50,000. Plan would cut red tape, including by making it easier for small businesses to file taxes and removing unnecessary or excessive occupational licensing requirements Vice President Harris and Governor Walz are fighting for an Opportunity Economy that unlocks Americans’ talents and ambitions, where everyone can compete and have a real chance to succeed. They know that small businesses and entrepreneurs—neighborhood shops, high-tech startups, small manufacturers, and more—are the engines of our economy. Small businesses employ half of all private-sector workers in America—creating 70 percent of net new jobs since 2019—and do trillions of dollars of business every year. Supporting small businesses will be one of Vice President Harris and Governor Walz’s highest priorities. https://lnkd.in/d_vG5eKk

Jeff Hawkins, CPA is crushing it with thoughtful questions for the “Mastering the Art of M&A” Panel at Atlanta Dealmakers Conference. Words of wisdom from Sara Burden, CBI, MAMI, CMAP, FIBBA, FMAS, Michael Lonergan, Drew Miller, Peter Mangal: - Deals age like milk, not wine. - There’s been a dramatic increase in due diligence. More deals are dying as a result. - A sell side Quality of Earnings is all the more valuable in this environment. - Know your potential buyer’s track record on re-trades. - Select constructive, effective advisors. - Run your business every day like you were selling it tomorrow. Nicely echoes my mantra for every owner working with Level Four Business Solutions: “Always be ready to sell.”

What is the point of historic review boards? Is it to prevent change or guide change? They are two very different things...

"Board governance is the cornerstone of organizational success, guiding strategic decisions, ensuring accountability, and fostering transparency. Strong governance practices are essential for driving sustainable growth and achieving long-term goals. Thanks in adavnce MONIQUE GUILLORY and Michael Jones for your leadership. #BoardGovernance #Leadership"

In case you couldn't attend, please watch the replay to hear about the economy, monetary policy and the Midwest.

If you have ever wondered what it is that we do at Elm City Events, give this great interview with Julia McDevitt, CMP a read!

Watch out NYSE and CME, Texas is coming on strong! While a scrappy startup, the TXSE has the potential to be a player in the national, and perhaps global, financial markets. With as many Fortune 500 Companies headquartered in Texas as are in New York, and growing, access to capital just became easier in Texas with the TXSE. With more foreign direct investment in Texas in 2024 and the fastest growing GDP of any state, Texas is attracting a new generation of companies and investors. The TXSE is positioned well to serve these new players.

#Orgullosa #Proud to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by representing Greater Nevada Credit Union (GNCU) and sharing how we help Latino families access financial literacy and build generational wealth. Did you know I have been a GNCU member since I was a teen? Come join me, Juntos aprendemos más! #HispanicHeritageMonth #togetherwelearnmore #financialliteracy #financialindependence #financialsecurity