Posts by Aprio Publisher
What’s Killing Your Real Estate Deal in Nashville?
Music City’s booming healthcare, tech, and music industries make it a hot spot for developers. Even so, this popular area is not immune to the challenges felt nationwide in the commercial and multi-family real estate market. Many developers and investors looking to cash in on the city’s explosive growth discover all too late what obstacles…
Read MoreThe Power of Knowledge: AI Risk Management
Newly enacted European legislation could have just started the clock ticking for more AI-related regulations in the U.S. The European Union (EU) AI Act was launched Aug. 1, 2024, and could have impacts in the U.S., which often closely trails Europe on cybersecurity and data protection matters. Intended to provide a comprehensive standard for systems…
Read MoreNavigating the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program: Power and Pitfalls
Winning a government contract can be tough. Many small businesses lack the qualified workforce, infrastructure, and resources available to larger companies. This is one reason the SBA Mentor-Protégé program is becoming wildly popular. Pairing experienced federal contractors with small businesses provides numerous benefits to emerging organizations and can also benefit more established federal contractors by…
Read MoreEmployment Tax Refunds: Maximizing Your Payroll Tax Savings
Organizational changes, whether large-scale restructuring or simply changing payroll vendors, can result in companies inadvertently making duplicate employment tax payments. Determining whether a company is eligible for a refund in this case and the methodology to recover those funds can be complex, leading many third-party payroll providers and internal payroll departments to avoid the process…
Read MoreCybersecurity Certification on the Forefront for Government Contractors
For Your Action: Starting in early 2025, all government contractors’ ability to win new bids could be at risk unless they have taken steps to meet anticipated requirements for Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). The Department of Defense (DoD) is set to begin a phased implementation of CMMC requirements in DoD contracts, mandating self-assessments for…
Read MoreConstruction in Texas: Building Lasting Success Beyond the Boom
Based on the latest U.S. Census data, Texas is home to nine of the 10 fastest-growing cities between 2020 and 2023. Accompanying that growth is an ongoing construction boom rife with opportunities for Texas-based construction companies. The question remains whether this boom is actually a bubble destined to burst. While construction companies should take advantage…
Read MoreBeyond our Bearings: Leaning into automation to drive productivity
The adoption of Industry 4.0 technology in manufacturing and distribution (M&D) remains a heated debate for many. Referring to the digital transformation of the M&D space, Industry 4.0 technology represents a significant shift in the fusion between physical and digital systems and how they can revolutionize the way companies manufacture, improve and distribute their products.…
Read MoreBracing for Election Impact: Investor Insights for 2024 and 2025
Heading into election season, investors face major questions: How will U.S. election outcomes affect the global economy? What steps can investors take to protect portfolios now? What sectors are most vulnerable – and which represent opportunities for growth – depending on election results? Navigating potential economic impacts from the upcoming elections means weighing sector-specific trends…
Read MoreAprio Adds to Infrastructure to Support Hypergrowth; Alex Gajewski Joins to Lead Corporate Development
ATLANTA – Oct. 10, 2024 – Aprio, a top 25 business advisory and accounting firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Alex Gajewski as vice president of corporate development. Alex will lead Aprio’s Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) team, playing a pivotal role in driving sustained growth and market expansion. With a private equity and…
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