CohnReznick LLP, one of the top accounting, tax, and advisory firms in the U.S., and Bethesda-based accounting, tax, and consulting firm, Watkins Meegan LLC, announced the completion of their combination. This brings added bench strength to both firms, bolsters CohnReznick’s position as a leading firm in the Washington-Metro area, and allows for the geographic expansion of Watkins Meegan’s Government Contractors Practice. With the combination, CohnReznick estimates Firm-wide 2014 revenues of $575MM.
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While speaking at the Virginia Governor’s Housing Conference, Governor Terry McAuliffe issued Executive Order 32 to advance critical components of Virginia’s housing policy agenda. The Executive Order will build upon the Commonwealth’s ongoing efforts to reduce homelessness, implement Virginia’s Olmstead Community Integration Plan and ensure that housing is a key contributor to Virginia’s ongoing economic recovery.
“Expanding access to quality affordable housing is at the very foundation of my administration’s efforts to build a new Virginia economy,” said Governor McAuliffe. “Strengthening our Commonwealth’s housing policy will create jobs, grow our economy and help improve the quality of life of Virginians all over our state.”
Executive Order 32 emphasizes community development investments that will further revitalize urban and rural communities throughout Virginia. The Executive Order also seeks to better address homelessness throughout Virginia and achieve the goal of ending veterans’ homelessness by the end of 2015. In addition, through the implementation of Virginia’s Olmstead Community Integration Plan, the Executive Order seeks to meet the terms of Virginia’s Settlement Agreement and expand community living opportunities for people with disabilities.
“Affordable and sound housing is a critical component of growing our economy and making life better for Virginia families,” said Secretary of Commerce and Trade Maurice Jones. “Smart housing policy creates jobs and encourages locally-based businesses and industries, which creates healthy and successful communities.”
Following the Governor’s announcement, the 2014 Virginia Housing Awards were given to several organizations and government entities throughout the state. The awards recognize outstanding and innovative efforts in crafting effective solutions for the Commonwealth’s complex array of housing needs. The following were the winners of the 2014 awards:
Best Housing Development
Arlington County and the Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing
Project: Arlington Mill Residences
Best Housing Program or Service
Pulaski County and the Town of Pulaski
Project: Pulaski Tornado Recovery Project
Best Housing Preservation/Revitalization Effort
James City County
Project: Forest Heights Neighborhood Improvement Project
Best Affordable Housing Energy Conservation Effort
Better Housing Coalition, Richmond
Project: Somanath Senior Apartments at Beckstoffer’s
Best In My Backyard “IMBY”
Arlington County and the Pike Planning Plenary Group
Project: Columbia Pike Planning Initiative
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David Reznick, one of the founding partners of CohnReznick predecessor firm, Reznick Group was inducted into the Montgomery County Business Hall of Fame on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at the Universities of Shady Grove Conference Center in Rockville, MD.
A native of the Montgomery County area, David graduated from the University of Maryland and in 1977 formed Reznick, Fedder & Silverman. During his tenure, David led the Firm’s growth from a local office in Bethesda, MD to a top 20 national CPA firm, then known as Reznick Group and eventually becoming CohnReznick, one of the top national public accounting firms. In addition to his business achievements, David is an accomplished speaker, community champion, and philanthropist. He has become well-known in the region as well as the country for his tireless work to create and protect affordable housing.
To date, David’s professional and philanthropic honors include induction into Washington DC’s Business Hall of Fame, the Catholic Charities Progress of Peoples Award, the Smith School Leadership Excellence Award, the Housing Association of Nonprofit Developers (HAND) Lifetime Achievement Award, the Affordable Housing Conference of Montgomery County’s Paul Sarbanes Excellence in Public Service Award, and the National Association of Home Builders Award for his 40+ years of contributions to the affordable housing industry. He was a founding member of the Jewish Foundation for Group Homes and has been actively involved in fundraising for the research and treatment of breast cancer, children’s cancer, muscular dystrophy, leukemia, and lymphoma.
“CohnReznick congratulates David on this prestigious honor recognizing his tremendous contributions to the Montgomery County business community,” said Jim Martinko, Office Managing Partner of CohnReznick’s Bethesda office. “Not only has David made an indelible impact as a leader and visionary in affordable housing, he has launched and nurtured the careers of so many in the Firm and in this community he cares about so deeply.”
CPDC is looking for onsite programming partners that are able to commit to providing programming in Southeast Washington, DC.For more information, please view the announcement, or contact Daynna Dixon Regional Resident Service Manager at 202-627-9954 or ddixon@cpdc.org.
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