April 2012
This February workshop, sponsored by FWA’s East Bay Chapter highlighted the tax credits, incentives, and write-offs available to small- and medium-sized businesses throughout California. Monika Miles of Labhart Miles Consulting Group shared her insight on California’s Enterprise Zone tax credits while Brenda Jemmott of RINA accountancy corporation outlined credits associated with green retrofitting and green construction. Terry Howell from Military.com highlighted the community benefit and business credits associated with hiring American veterans. Moderating the panel was Tammy Sugihara, Tax Supervisor at Armanino McKenna. The workshop was attended by women from around the Bay Area interested in applying tax credits and incentives to their businesses.—Contributed by Kelly Lovlien