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Aug
19
Aug
The 179D tax deduction is a federal tax incentive that can help taxpayers reduce their taxable income and ultimately lower their tax bill. However, many taxpayers, including architecture and engineering firms, miss out on this deduction because it can be technical and is not thoroughly understood. Further, few accountants and tax professionals have the...
19
Aug
The Inflation Reduction Act (the IRA) awards renewable energy tax credits1 for creating (or investing in) property that produces or generates renewable energy and clean energy fuels. Those credits are enhanced if the developer/taxpayer complies with Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship (PWA) requirements. Read more.
Compliments Cozen O'Connor
19
Aug
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released new information on its website about the International Entrepreneur Rule’s (IER) eligibility criteria and acceptable evidence. It also announced updates to investment and revenue requirements for entrepreneurs to qualify for an authorized stay, known as parole, under the IER. Read more.
Compliments Greenberg Traurig
19
Aug
The 2024 amendments to the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the DGCL) have been signed into law and will become effective August 1, 2024. These amendments address issues that arose in recent decisions by the Delaware Court of Chancery and relate to foundational issues of corporate law. Read more.
Compliments Greenberg Traurig
19
Aug
The Miami Downtown Development Authority is offering grants to businesses relocating or expanding within its vibrant districts. Grants are available for ground-floor retail, start-ups and mid-sized businesses. Join us in shaping the future of Downtown Miami’s business landscape. Learn more at www.MiamiDDA.com.
12
Aug
EACC Florida is delighted to welcome Bakerly as a new Corporate Member!
In their own words:
The Bakerly story began with the founders Julien and Fabian, two “Bretons” from Northwestern France, who combined their passion and love for good food to create a happy company. Today, the company offers a wide range of baked goods made...
07
Aug
EACC Florida is delighted to welcome Fakhoury Global Immigration (FGI) as a new Corporate Member!
In their own words:
Fakhoury Global Immigration (FGI) holds an AV-Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, representing the highest possible accolade for legal expertise and ethical standards, and is nationally acknowledged as a thought leader in corporate immigration. FGI’s proactive stance in keeping...
31
Jul
EACC Florida is delighted to welcome Briddge Legal & Finance as a new Corporate Member. Briddge is head-quartered in The Netherlands and has joined all five EACC chapters in the United States.
In their own words:
Briddge is your one-stop solution offering broad client-oriented, tailor-made services for US-based companies that are planning to or have already...
30
Jul
EACC Florida is pleased to announce the establishment of a Task Force on Transportation, Logistics & Customs.
The Inaugural Event will be held on August 21, 2024.
REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN !
Why a dedicated Task Force?
With the second-largest foreign trade zone network in the U.S., Florida is home to 11,500+ logistics and distribution establishments. The broader...
22
Jul
EACC Florida is delighted to welcome FITLIGHT® as a new Corporate Member!
In their own words:
Move. Measure. Motivate.
FITLIGHT® specializes in designing multi-sensory training technology applicable in a variety of industries that challenges the brain-body connection. In our quest to set the standard by which all others will be measured, we have embraced innovative technology creation...
22
Jul
EACC Florida is delighted to welcome the Junior Chamber of Commerce Florida as a new Corporate Member!
In their own words:
The Junior Chamber of Commerce (JCC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit education foundation providing Middle and High School students with education, fundamentals and life lessons to help positively impact their local communities and ensure a successful...
19
Jul
TECEX and NOVUS INK Advisors, both EACC Florida Members, have joined forces through a strategic global referral agreement to promote the adoption of best-in-class cross-border trade regulations and ensure seamless compliance for multinational corporations in the technology sector.
As part of this agreement, NOVUS INK Advisors’ management consulting arm will offer market insights, elevate awareness,...
11
Jul
09
Jul
Value-based care models can be challenging, and success requires an understanding of the reimbursement model, significant investment in infrastructure and possible changes in the way medicine is practiced. Read more.
Compliments Kaufman Rossin
09
Jul
The U.S. Department of Defense and its newest service branch, the U.S. Space Force, have published their strategies to integrate
commercial space companies' innovative technologies and capabilities into national security plans, including through hybrid government, commercial and allied space architectures.
The DOD published its "Commercial Space Integration Strategy" on April 2. A week later, the U.S....
09
Jul
On April 11, 2024, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office issued Guidance on Use of Artificial Intelligence-Based Tools in Practice Before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (April Guidance). The April Guidance, which supplements prior guidance issued Feb. 13, 2024, seeks to remind practitioners of existing rules and to educate them on potential risks...
09
Jul
The article discusses a letter to President Biden which focuses on enhancing the U.S. industrial shipbuilding base in the commercial and military sectors. It covers the growing influence of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in the maritime industry, a petition recently filed by a collective group of labor unions to the U.S. Trade...
30
Jun
Hello and welcome to the second installment of “Consolidated Regulatory and Supply Chain News”
As the world continues to turn and change, so does the world of Supply Chain.
This update brought to us on a quarterly basis by RAF Solutions offers members of the EACC high level information on news that could affect the trans-ocean...
28
Jun
On Saturday June 8, EACC Florida Executive Director Christina Sleszynska joined her counterparts from the EACC Network for a productive EACC Network Executive Directors Strategy Meeting. For a full day and over dinner, Executive Directors shared best practices in running a chapter, supporting members in their international development, welcoming delegations, connecting to the right...
20
Jun
EACC Florida is delighted to welcome Blend Plants as new Corporate Member.
In their own words:
Blend Plants is an Italian-based company specialized in the production of automated mobile mixing plants distributed all over the world. Innovation is a really important feature of business and it is the result of many years of experience combined with...
13
Jun
NOVUS INK Advisors and Solidus Capital Group, both EACC Florida members, have signed a global services agreement to serve mid-market enterprises among growing commercial interests between the U.S. and Europe. The two firms will offer enterprises - operating on both sides of the Atlantic - senior advisory services encompassing management counsel, valuation, performance, tracking, board advisory,...
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Jun
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May
EACC Florida is delighted to welcome Clusia Capital as a new Corporate Member!
In their own words:
Clusia Capital is a single purpose investment vehicle seeking to acquire a business in South Florida, or a business which can be run from South Florida. We are looking to take a majority interest and assume general management of an “asset light”...
19
May
On May 9th, EACC Florida was delighted to welcome Colonel Guillaume de Sercey now retired from the French Foreign Legion, Carol Cabezas, former President of Azamara Cruises and Dr. Victor Lozinski, Co-Founder, CEO & Chairman of the Board of LeverX, for a high-level exchange about corporate leadership. The Conversation was moderated by Ashlee M....
19
May
Florida and S. Florida in particular were well represented on May 16 at the European Railway Clusters Initiative’s (ERCI) final event of the S-ACCESS project.
“S-ACCESS – Smes ACCESS to international public procurements” is a European pilot-project co-funded by the European Union. It aims to develop innovative approaches to support the internationalization of SMEs of...
15
May
14
May
As Venezuelans prepare for a presidential election scheduled to take place on July 28, Kurt K. Lunkenheimer will be a panelist at a hybrid event, sponsored by the Inter-American Dialogue, focused on corruption in the country and whether it is realistic to expect that the election will be clean and fair. Read more.
Compliments Cozen...
14
May
“Existing noncompetes for the vast majority of workers will no longer be enforceable existing noncompetes” for senior executives can remain, “but employers are banned from entering into or attempting to enforce any new noncompetes, even if they involve senior executives.” Read more.
Compliments Cozen O'Connor
14
May
Investor engagement doesn’t stop once a funding round closes. Keeping investors informed is an ongoing task, and navigating it effectively is imperative for company founders looking to grow their businesses, as well as their relationship with current and future investors. Like any good relationship, it needs to be nurtured. Read more.
Compliments Greenberg Traurig
14
May
The EU Listing Act and UK Prospectus Reform are two different legislative reforms with a common goal: making public capital markets in the UK and EU more accessible and attractive for companies of all sizes, including small- and medium-sized enterprises, seeking to raise capital and list on a stock exchange by reducing the costs...
14
May
The IRS has made important announcements regarding improperly claimed Employee Retention Credits (ERC) that taxpayers may wish to withdraw or disclose. Two programs offer an opportunity to do so without penalty. The IRS has also clarified how it will use Inflation Reduction Act funding, including a focus on tax compliance by corporations and high-net-worth individuals....
14
May
The article covers the benefits of 3D printing for construction projects, the impact of prefabrication in the industry, and suggest developing a plan for navigating new technology to help those on project teams prepare for future challenges and opportunities. Read more.
Compliments Cozen O'Connor
14
May
Over the last several years, Poland has been attracting increased investment in data centres. Poland hosts both globally recognised data centre developers, as well as a variety of local companies. Interest from global developers has surged in recent years, particularly since the pandemic. However, as in other countries, further development of Poland’s data centre...
22
Apr
Geopolitics are making a roaring come-back probably not seen since the Cold War and are fundamentally challenging how companies and their Executives need to consider key business and strategic decisions especially when expanding internationally.
How do current geopolitical tensions between North America and Europe impact cross-border business operations?
What are the key challenges and...
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Apr
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Apr
Hello and welcome to the first installment of “Consolidated Regulatory and Supply Chain News”
This update brought to us on a quarterly basis by RAF Solutions offers members of the EACC high level information on news that could affect the trans-ocean business of import and export to / from the U.S. This will mostly be...
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Mar
21
Mar
📢Calling Executives of Mid-size businesses: PARTICIPATE IN OUR TRANSATLANTIC INVESTMENT SURVEY 🇪🇺 🇺🇸
Since the start of 2024, new opportunities and hurdles have appeared for businesses with foreign trade and investment projects. 🏗️ Regulations, such as the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in the US and the EU's 2020 Green Deal, have opened new markets. 🌳
What are...
13
Mar
On March 12 and in a Miami Dade College room packed with Members & Friends, students, faculty, activists and representatives from the local transatlantic business and international relations communities, EACC Florida was delighted to welcome European Union Deputy Ambassador to the United States, Michael Curtis, who offered the EU’s perspective on some of the...
28
Feb
EACC Florida is delighted to welcome new Corporate Member NOVUS INK Advisors and looks forward to a fruitful relationship!
In their own words:
NOVUS INK Advisors is a communications, public and government affairs advisory firm built for a world of complexity where today’s C-suite and Business Strategy meets trusted Advisors. Our purpose is simple, to advance...
21
Feb
EACC Florida is delighted to welcome TecEx as a new Corporate Member and looks forward to a fruitful relationship!
In their own words:
TecEx specializes in the import and exports of IT hardware and networking equipment into over 200 global locations. We offer a streamlined, full door-to-door, hassle free service, whereby we act as the importer...
20
Feb
EACC Florida is delighted to welcome as a new Corporate Member the European Railway Clusters Initiative - ERCI.
As the rail sector’s largest dedicated B2B networking organisation, ERCI (European Railway Clusters Initiative) connects entities and ideas and brings together customers, suppliers and supply chain opportunities. Today ERCI is a metacluster grouping together 17 clusters of...
16
Feb
Whether in search of reduced costs, improved service or simply a sense of FOMO (Fear of Missing Out), companies – large and small – are rapidly moving to adopt the increasingly powerful artificial intelligence business tools (“AI”) now available to them. These companies are using AI both as a standalone technology for specialized use...
15
Feb
It was recently announced that due to a variety of complications, challenges, and concerns, the ETIAS roll-out scheduled for 2024 has been postponed to 2025. Read more.
Compliments Cozen O'Connor
15
Feb
Cybersecurity Rules by the SEC and the EU; Server Side Tracking Replaces Browser Side Tracking; Training AI Models; Washington State’s New Health Privacy Law; Legislation Loves Company. Read more.
Compliments Greenberg Traurig
15
Feb
Recently proposed reporting changes currently being contemplated by the IRS and Congress could impact taxpayers claiming the R&D tax credit as soon as the 2024 tax year. In light of these potential changes and recent court cases, taxpayers should review their substantiation strategy and prepare to provide additional information should that be required to...
15
Feb
Starting April 1, 2024, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will implement a meaningful fee increase, the first increase since 2016. Numerous case types and specific forms will receive significant fee increases, including but not limited to H-1B, L-1, TN, EB-5, I-129 and I-14. Read more.
Compliments Cozen O'Connor
15
Feb
The Florida Legislature is considering several bills relating to the impacts of social media on minors. Read more.
Compliments Greenberg Traurig
15
Feb