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• Let’s Talk Talent

  October 1, 2017

  Join us for a workshop designed specifically for West Michigan organizations to attract and retain talent.   Keynote Presentation | Today’s Talent Temperature: Beth Kelly | HR Collaborative Kevin Stotts | Talent2025 Current headlines report that jobless rates continue to dip to record lows with job growth in both business and professional services as well […]

• Sixteen Rhoades McKee Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in Best Lawyers® 2018

  October 1, 2017

  Rhoades McKee congratulates the firm’s sixteen attorneys recognized in the 2018 edition of Best Lawyers of America®.  In addition, Best Lawyers named Todd Hendricks and Bruce Neckers as “Lawyers of the Year” in Grand Rapids for their practice areas.  According to the website, a “Lawyer of the Year” receives the highest overall peer-feedback for a […]

• Township drops assessment against nonprofit

  September 29, 2017

  “More municipalities are expected to follow suit in conceding Baruch’s tax-exempt status,” said Zabel.

• Tittabawassee Township Drops Property Tax Assessment Against Nonprofit Baruch; Other Cities Follow

  September 22, 2017

  “The township conceded that Baruch is entitled to a property tax exemption for the subject property as a nonprofit”

• Avoiding ‘Civil War’ Experts Weigh in on How Family-Owned Businesses Can Avoid Damaging Litigation

  September 18, 2017

  “You can keep it private and out of court,” said Paul McCarthy, who specializes in family businesses.

• Western Michigan Israel Business Energizer

  September 5, 2017

  Join professionals from around Michigan who do business with Israel. Make connections, exchange information and create partnerships.

• Founders Sponsors Rhoades McKee Reeds Lake Triathlon Post Race Celebration

  August 21, 2017

  Founders joins the Rhoades McKee Reeds Lake Triathlon and Duathlon on Saturday, September 9th as the Post-Race Celebration Sponsor.  A new element to the event, athletes and spectators over 21 can celebrate their completion of the race with a Founders’ favorite – All Day IPA.  The post-race celebration has been re-located to Wege Plaza in […]

• Court Clarifies Tax Rules for Charities

  August 9, 2017

  “There has been a trend in Michigan of local tax authorities denying tax exemptions to charities in the past few years.”

• New Regulations for Michigan Medical Marijuana Businesses Put Applicants on FBI’s Radar

  August 1, 2017

  (August 1, 2017) Last month, Michigan’s Governor, Rick Snyder, signed into law new amendments to the Michigan Medical Marijuana Facilities Licensing Act (the “MMFLA”) which once again highlights significant differences between state and federal laws pertaining to the use and regulation of medical marijuana. The new law could also force those who wish to legally […]

• Should You Sell Your Business to Your Employees?

  July 31, 2017

  The sale of a business to its employees can be both rewarding and challenging for a business owner. On one hand, this type of sale is an opportunity to transition the company to people who are an integral part of the operation, which can help ensure a smooth transition. On the other hand, the employees […]