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Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Coulter: $6 Million Small Business Survival Grants Help 1,350 Businesses Disproportionately Impacted by COVID-19
Contact: Bill Mullan, Media & Communications Officer (248) 858-1048 | mullanw@oakgov.com Pontiac, Michigan – Oakland County has allocated about $6.1 million in grants to nearly 1,350 small businesses disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Priority went to businesses which had not received previous funding from the county. The state of Michigan is funding the grants through its $55 million Michigan Small Business Survival Grant Program. “Despite hope for our future as we administer the
Wednesday, February 24, 2021Oakland County Warns Of COVID-19 Related Phone Scam
Leigh-Anne Stafford, Health Officer (248) 858-1280 | health@oakgov.comPontiac, Michigan – Oakland County is warning the community of a potential scam related to COVID-19 vaccine appointments. According to reports, the caller is asking questions in order to schedule a vaccine appointment, and then is asking for personal and financial information. “Oakland County will never ask for any financial information including credit card or social security numbers,” said Leigh-Anne Stafford, health officer for
Monday, February 22, 2021Ford Motor Company Issues Safety Compliance And Safety Recalls In North America
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 22, 2021 – Ford Motor Company is issuing safety compliance and safety recalls in North America. Safety compliance recall for select 2020-21 Ford F-Series vehicles for windshield adhesion Affected vehicles do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards because the front windshields are inadequately bonded to the vehicle body structure. In the event of a crash, the windshield may not adequately stay in place, which may increase the risk of occupant injury. This action
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Thursday, February 18, 2021What Expenses Qualify for R&D Tax Credits?
The R&D tax credit is one of the most overlooked opportunities to boost your bottom line. Many business owners fail to claim it under the mistaken belief that they’re not eligible. Among the few who do claim it, many are not aware of all the qualifying expenses they’re leaving on the table. In part two of our six-part series on R&D tax credits, we’ll explore the wide range of qualifying expenses that companies of all types and sizes may be able to claim. As a reminder, it’s a good idea to consult a tax
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Wednesday, February 17, 2021The Sound of Automation Podcast
Industrial automation businesses are the driving force behind Industry 4.0, and Clayton & McKervey is here to help. Join Bryan Powrozek, engineer turned CPA, as he interviews influencers in the Industrial Automation space and offers tips on everything from taxes and finances to data and transactions. If you want to learn how to free up cash flow, maximize R&D credits, or grow your industrial automation business, The Sound of Automation is for you. To listen to the podcast, please click here. To learn
Thursday, February 11, 2021Your Guide to R&D Tax Credits
If you haven’t looked into the R&D tax credit before, there’s a good chance that you’re missing a big opportunity to boost your cash position. Even if they’re aware of the credit’s existence, many businesses and their owners mistakenly assume that they aren’t eligible, or haven’t utilized the credit correctly. It turns out that you don’t need an expensive laboratory or a Fortune 500 budget to take advantage of this incentive – offered not only by the IRS, but also by many states. By some estimates, as
Tuesday, February 09, 2021Payroll Fraud: What to Look for and How to Prevent it
Fraud is an unfortunate part of business. It can happen anywhere and to anyone, and sometimes can be at the hands of seemingly trustworthy people. Recently we had an industrial automation client* who was a victim of that very circumstance. Like many businesses, they were suffering at the hands of the pandemic. After state-mandated shutdowns in the spring of 2020 halted operations and limited personnel capacities, and social distancing regulations curtailed sales for the rest of the year, they were well
Wednesday, February 03, 2021Kellogg Company Joins Forces with Future Food-Tech to Launch Start-up Innovation Challenge
BATTLE CREEK, Mich., Feb.3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kellogg Company (NYSE: K) today announced more details about its collaboration with Future Food-Tech to launch an Innovation Challenge, giving new talent in the industry a chance to shine on a big virtual stage. Wellness is a major area of focus for Kellogg, and through this challenge, the company is seeking pitches on unique plant-based ideas that support digestive wellness. D'Anne Hayman, vice president of Global Innovation and Nutrition at Kellogg, will
Monday, June 29, 2020ICONMA's COVID-19 Medical Screening Service Helps Companies Get a Safe Start
In an effort to keep the communities of our clients and employees safe, ICONMA recently launched our COVID-19 Medical Screening Service. With the protection of our client's workforce top of mind, our newest service offering will allow for a secure work environment as many companies begin to resume onsite activities. ICONMA's COVID-19 Medical Screeners perform temperature readings, conduct questionnaires, and make pass/fail determinations of all individuals who are screened for COVID-19. With
