22 Apr
EACC & Member News

Geopolitics in Motion … How do you Re-Think your Strategy & Resources?

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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09 Apr
EACC & Member News, Regulatory and Supply Chain News

Consolidated Regulatory and Supply Chain News – Installment 1

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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21 Mar
EACC & Member News

EACC TRANSATLANTIC INVESTMENT SURVEY – deadline extended to 4/19.

📢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...

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13 Mar
EACC & Member News

Large turn-out for the Conversation with Michael Curtis EU Deputy Ambassador to the US

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...

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28 Feb
EACC & Member News

Welcome to New Corporate Member NOVUS INK Advisors!

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...

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21 Feb
EACC & Member News

Welcome to New Corporate Member TecEx!

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...

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20 Feb
EACC & Member News

Welcome to New Corporate Member ERCI – the European Railway Clusters Initiative!

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...

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16 Feb
EACC & Member News

AI – Navigating Risk & Learning How to Use It

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...

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15 Feb
EACC & Member News

Kaufman Rossin I R&D Tax Credit: Significant Reporting Changes Proposed by the IRS

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...

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15 Feb
EACC & Member News

Cozen O’Connor I USCIS Fee Increase: What You Need to Know to Plan Your 2024 Immigration Budget

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

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29 Jan
EACC & Member News

Welcome to New Corporate Member Schlentrich Law!

EACC Florida warmly welcomes boutique law firm Schlentrich Law as a new Corporate Member!   In their own words: SCHLENTRICH LAW Schlentrich Law, a boutique law firm based in the heart of Miami, offers high-quality legal advice to private and corporate clients in Business Law, Immigration Law, Real Estate Law, and Trusts & Estates. The firm’s founder, Barbara Schlentrich,...

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26 Jan
EACC & Member News

Meet & Greet with Consul General of The Netherlands Lisette den Breems

On February 25, EACC Florida President Alan Sutin (Greenberg Traurig), Board Member Scott Bettridge (Cozen O'Connor) and Executive Director Christina Sleszynska attended a lovely reception at the Residence of the new Consul General of The Netherlands Lisette den Breems. The event was attended by local officials, the Consular Corps, representatives from the Dutch and...

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15 Dec
EACC & Member News

EACC Florida Hosts Very Large Tech Delegation from Belgium

On December 13, EACC Florida welcomed to Miami 50 of Belgium’s most forward-looking tech companies with a seminar titled “Introduction to South Florida’s Tech Ecosystem” and a well-attended Networking Reception. Both were hosted by Greenberg Traurig. This was probably the largest official delegation of European tech companies coming to Miami - and certainly from a...

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12 Dec
EACC & Member News

Industry Briefing with Kristian Hedberg, Minister Counsellor for Transportation & Mobility at EUDEL

On December 7th, EACC Florida held an Invitation-Only Industry Briefing with Kristian Hedberg, Minister Counsellor, Mobility & Transport at the EU Delegation in Washington DC. The event was hosted by Cozen O'Connor. Kristian Hedberg updated our guests on the EU’s transportation and mobility agenda with a focus on innovation and sustainability including areas of coordination...

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12 Dec
EACC & Member News

GT I AI: Breaking Down President Biden’s First-of-Its-Kind Executive Order

In October, President Biden issued a broad executive order designed to manage risks associated with AI. This is a mammoth order, touching nearly every industry and instructing entities (departments, agencies, etc.) across the government to take a range of action. This GT Advisory breaks down how the EO may affect various businesses, including some...

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11 Dec
EACC & Member News

RSM US I Inflation is cooling, but key costs pose a challenge for food and beverage companies

As inflation continues to ease, pressure on manufacturers from retailers and consumers to reduce prices will intensify, limiting opportunities for food and beverage companies to recover profitability lost during the recent sustained periods of high inflation. This pricing pressure, coupled with stubborn input costs, will challenge profit margins and inhibit growth for middle market...

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11 Dec
EACC & Member News

GT I Cultivating Sustainability: European Commission Greenlights Italy’s EUR 1.7 Billion Agrivoltaic Initiative

The initiative aligns with Italy’s overarching strategy to curtail greenhouse gas emissions and increase the utilization of renewable energies, consistent with the European Union’s strategic goals outlined in the European Green Deal. The funds, in part, originate from the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). Read more.

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14 Nov
EACC & Member News

Important Information Regarding Corporate Transparency Act Which May Require Action in 2024

A new regulation under the federal Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) will require disclosure of information about all corporations, limited liability companies and limited partnerships (unless exempt) and personal information about their beneficial owners as well as personal information about the persons who form those entities. This requirement is effective on January 1, 2024 for...

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14 Nov
EACC & Member News

Ships, Ports, and EVs – The Impact of Alternative Fuels: The Changing Transportation Landscape

With the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), companies and the general public are actively discussing renewable energy. Solar, wind, geothermal, and other unconventional sources of energy are popular topics. Tax credits, in particular, attract attention. Although the IRA contains provisions that offer incentives to parts of the hydrocarbon industry, overlooked in many...

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14 Nov
EACC & Member News

UK businesses: Are you ready for new transfer pricing documentation requirements?

If your company does business in the United Kingdom (UK) and is part of a multinational group, it’s time to review your UK transfer pricing documentation in light of new regulations. Following the enactment of the Spring Finance Bill 2023, and the publication of The Transfer Pricing Records Regulations 2023 in July 2023, the...

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10 Nov
EACC & Member News

EACC Florida Represented at the IEFA 2023

EACC Florida Executive Director attended the International Economic Forum of the Americas 2023 held at the Biltmore Hotel in Miami on 11/6-7. The 2-day event was very well-attended with excellent speakers and sessions. The forum was a great opportunity to network, connect or re-connect with local officials, diplomats, academia and members from the international...

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12 Oct
EACC & Member News

Why Florida Series – European Rail Delegation

On October 12, as part of our “Why Florida" Series, EACC Florida hosted a group of companies and clusters from across Europe with business in the rail industry. The delegation was led by the leading meta-cluster of the railway industry in Europe uniting 16 innovation clusters from 16 European countries and itself representing 2.000 small...

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10 Oct
EACC & Member News

GT I IRS Establishes New Special Work Unit to Concentrate on Large Partnerships as Part of its New Enforcement Effort Targeting High-Income Taxpayers

The IRS is aware that some high-income taxpayers are using complex passthrough structures to avoid paying income tax, and the Global High Wealth team will be closely aligned with this new unit. Passthrough entities include partnerships, limited liability companies, and S corporations. Read more. Compliment Greenberg Traurig

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10 Oct
EACC & Member News

Cozen O’Connor I FY2025 Diversity Visa Lottery Registration

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) Bureau of Consular Affairs announced that the online registration period for the 2025 Diversity Immigrant Visa Program (DV Program), also known as the Green Card Lottery, will begin on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at 12:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), and will conclude on Tuesday, November 7, 2023,...

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04 Oct
EACC & Member News

Welcome to new Corporate Member Gardenode!

Gardenode is a Belgian company specializing in the design, distribution and sale of composite and aluminum fencing and screening products for professionals. At Gardenode, our aim is simple: to provide the best possible service to our customers, all over the world. As a key player in the world of outdoor landscaping, our ambition is to innovate...

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04 Oct
EACC & Member News

EACC Florida Attends Day of German Unity Reception in Miami

EACC Florida was honored to be on the guest list of Germany's new Consul General in Florida Christofer Burger at a beautiful and well-attended reception held at the Biltmore Hotel on October 3rd, 2023. The occasion was the Day of German Unity, which commemorates German reunification in 1990 when the German Democratic Republic and...

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12 Sep
EACC & Member News

Kaufman Rossin – Enhanced 179D Deduction Offers Tax Savings for Energy-Efficient Real Estate

The 179D deduction can offset the costs associated with implementing energy-efficient technologies in commercial buildings, resulting in substantial savings for real estate developers. Architects and engineers designing buildings for governmental or tax-exempt entities may also be able to qualify. Read more.   Compliments Kaufman Rossin

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12 Sep
EACC & Member News

GT I Foreign Private Issuer Guide | Accessing the U.S. Capital Markets: Select Legal and Practical Considerations for Non-U.S. Companies

Foreign businesses historically have looked to the U.S. capital markets as an important source of financing. Although the global financial marketplace has been significantly impacted by financial uncertainty, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which will continue to evolve in unforeseen ways, the U.S. market remains one of the most robust...

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