CohnReznick has published its quarterly Affordable Housing News and Views
CohnReznick publishes its third quarter 2014 Affordable Housing News and Views newsletter. Click here the read the articles.
CohnReznick publishes its third quarter 2014 Affordable Housing News and Views newsletter. Click here the read the articles.
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, have signed a letter of intent to combine practices, expected to be effective on November 1, 2014. The combination brings added bench strength to both firms and will bolster CohnReznick’s position as a leading firm in the Washington-Metro area.
Founded in 1975, Watkins Meegan has 13 partners and 200 employees with revenues of $40M and is ranked among the top 100 firms in the country. With offices in Bethesda, Tysons Corner, Herndon, and Annapolis, the firm has considerable strength in serving government contractors, the real estate and construction industries, as well as the not-for-profit and hospitality industries. Mike Micholas, Watkins Meegan’s Managing Partner, will continue to be a part of the senior management team in the region.
CohnReznick has 26 offices, including three in MD and VA that house over 600 employees. Its Firm-wide resources include dedicated industry practices, specialized assurance, tax, and advisory services, and global reach through Nexia International. The Firm is also an award-winning workplace recognized for its women’s program, flexibility, dedicated learning and development department, and community service initiatives.
“We are very excited about what this combination means for our ability to serve our clients and our employees in the future,” said Micholas. “CohnReznick’s formidable Commercial Real Estate, Construction, Not-for-Profit, and Hospitality Industry Practices will provide valuable resources to our clients in those industries. All of our clients will benefit from a deeper bench of professionals with diverse technical expertise as well. And our employees will find greater opportunities for learning and growth as part of a larger organization.”
The combined firm will have approximately $600MM in revenues, nearly 300 Partners, approximately 2750 employees, and 28 offices.
Ken Baggett, Co-CEO of CohnReznick stated, “We are continually looking at quality firms whose specialties complement our own. Watkins Meegan is a firm we have known for a number of years and have admired from a distance. We are very pleased about the synergies created by this combination.”
“Both firms sought a partner with the same core values, particularly a commitment to technical excellence and superior client service. When you have that, along with complementary experience and expertise, you know you will make a positive impact on your clients, your employees, and your community,” added Tom Marino, Co-CEO of CohnReznick.
Please join FHLBank Atlanta, the Maryland Bankers Association, and the MD/DC Credit Union Association for a Public Policy Roundtable on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 from 1:30 – 3:30 PM at The Universities at Shady Grove, Rockville Room, Building II, 9630 Gudelsky Drive,Rockville, MD 20850. Featured speakers are Congressman John Delaney of Maryland, Ted Tozer, President of Ginnie Mae, and Robert Dozier, Executive Vice President and Chief Business Officer of FHLBank Atlanta.
This will be the first in a series of roundtable style public policy events that will feature key public officials as panelists. Invited guests include leaders from the financial services, housing, and advocacy space.
For more information, please contact Kimani Little at 202.638.3091 or klittle@fhlbatl.com.
Housing Virginia has just added an innovative new web-based tool. The Economic Impact Calculator for new construction units generates short and long-term job creation, gross fiscal revenues, and local economic growth based on the locality, style of dwelling, and square footage of the unit. The calculator is a simple, easy-to-use way to demonstrate the potential economic benefits of affordable housing.
Back in January, members of the Virginia Housing Coalition used a prototype of this calculator to generate data sheets that they brought to Capitol Hill in Washington to advocate for Low Income Housing Tax Credits and other affordable housing issues. Staffers of Virginia Congressmen were interested to see the detailed data generated for their districts.
The George Mason University Center for Regional Analysis (CRA) has issued a press release on median household income in the Washington Metro Area.
For other recent research by CRA, please visit their Research webpage at: http://cra.gmu.edu/research-reports/
Please join Ballard Spahr on Thursday, November 13, 2014 from 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. for the Ninth Annual National Housing Symposium. Enjoy lively and engaging discussions with nationally recognized affordable housing leaders and innovators.
Explore how the various housing pieces fit together to create cutting-edge financing and development solutions.
Learn about the recent trends and industry developments that are defining the future of affordable, sustainable housing projects.
The day will include the popular Heard on the Hill discussion as well as engaging panel presentations, including:
The George Mason University Center for Regional Analysis (CRA) published a new report on gross regional product in the Washington Metro Area and 15 largest employment metros. The report is available for download here: http://cra.gmu.edu/pdfs/studies_reports_presentations/GRP_Sep2014.pdf
For other recent research by CRA, please visit their Research webpage at: http://cra.gmu.edu/research-reports/
Through its regional program the Faith-Based Development Initiative (FBDI), a program that provides financial and technical assistance to houses of worship and faith-based groups to develop affordable housing and community facilities, Enterprise Mid-Atlantic collaborated with Far SW-SE CDC and partner Mission First Housing Development Corporation to develop Trinity Plaza in the SW neighborhood of Bellevue in Washington, D.C.
“Those of us could, did,” expressed Pastor Eugene Sheppard of Far SW-SE CDC at the ground breaking in November 2013 as part of the living legacy he hoped the future residents will take to heart when thinking of their new home at The Plaza.
The Pastor and his wife, Far SW-SE CDC Executive Director Patrice Sheppard, persevered through the Great Recession, project redesigns and personal illnesses to ensure the 49 apartment homes and the first-level retail offerings would come to fruition.
As part of FBDI, Far SW-SE CDC attended numerous workshops on the development process, was referred to its development partner and provided a grant and loan support for Trinity Plaza. Knowing Enterprise played a meaningful role in helping the Sheppard’s realize their vision of community empowerment and improvement is one of Enterprise Mid-Atlantic’s proudest moments.
Through its membership with HAND, Enterprise accesses a valuable network of industry professionals that it connects with at a variety of HAND events. The training series provides Enterprise with a solid platform in which to offer and receive insights on issues relevant to the industry. Notably, HAND’s annual meeting also ensures a welcome opportunity to convene a wide-range of stakeholders to network, discuss pertinent issues and receive inspiration through speakers and awardees.
HAND is pleased to spotlight Enterprise, which certainly contributes to our organization’s COLLABORATION, INNOVATION and TRANSFORMATION within the metropolitan area!
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