Tuesday, March 24, 2015 Earn 1 CPE Credit! Q&A WITH STEVEN WEATHERS, CEO OF THE ECIDA Niagara Frontier Chapter Construction Financial Management Association OFFICERS PRESIDENT Daniel E. Sarzynski Rupp Baase Pfalzgraf Cunningham LLC The Erie County Industrial Development Agency (ECIDA), is a public benefit corporation whose mission is to provide the resources that encourage investment, innovation, and international trade, thereby creating a successful business climate that improves the quality of life for the residents of the region. The State of New York has sanctioned the ECIDA to offer tax incentives, or tax discounts and exemptions, to qualified businesses who invest in the community within the borders of Erie County. Please join us and take advantage of this opportunity to ask Steve any questions that you may have regarding work on ECIDA projects. Examples of questions that we already have heard from our membership include: How do I get my tax exempt letter? What forms do I fill out if I am a general contractor? A subcontractor? What do I do if I have not received my forms? How long should it take to receive the paperwork? When can I begin buying my materials tax-free? How long after the project do I need to keep the documentation? VICE PRESIDENT Rick Wagner Quackenbush Co., Inc. SECRETARY Joseph W. Benedict Construction Exchange of Buffalo & WNY ------------------------------------------------- * New Location: * * Ramada Inn Amherst/Getzville * * 2402 North Forest Road, Getzville, New York 14068 * 7:30-8:00 a.m. - Registration/Breakfast 8:00-9:00 a.m. – Featured Speaker Cost: $25/members, $32/non-members TREASURER Janice Vertlieb Grove Roofing Services, Inc. DIRECTORS Karen M. Antonelli Chiampou, Travis, Besaw & Kershner LLP Kathleen Farinacci SmartEdge Jamie Krolczyk R&P Oak Hill Development, LLC James A. Rahill First Niagara Financial Group Charles Rapalje Gypsum Systems, Inc. Timothy Toole Lawley Construction Solutions Rick Wolney Hohl Industrial Services, Inc. Steve Weathers was appointed President & CEO of the ECIDA in December of 2013. Prior to his appointment at the ECIDA, Steve served as President and CEO of the World Trade Center San Diego. Prior to his role at the World Trade Center San Diego, Steve was President and CEO of the Savannah Economic Development Authority (SEDA) in Georgia. While at SEDA Steve lead the effort to create the World Trade Center Savannah, serving as its first President & CEO. He has also served as President & CEO of the Regional Growth Partnership in Toledo, Ohio. Steve has more than 20 years of economic development experience. Steve has been awarded certifications in both community and economic development (CEcD) from the International Economic Development Council. He has also held positions as adjunct instructor, where he taught university courses in economic development at the undergraduate and graduate level. Currently, Steve serves on the Board of Directors of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). Who should attend: Owners, CFO’s, Controllers, Treasurers, and Construction Industry CPAs. Earn CPE Credit! Qualifies for 1 hour CPE Credit. This is a group based session at the Overview level. No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required. Upon successful completion, attendees will receive 1 CPE credit in the field of specialized knowledge related to the construction industry. CFMA Niagara Frontier Chapter is registered with the National State Boards of Accountancy. Prepayment is appreciated. MAIL THIS FORM AND YOUR CHECK PAYABLE TO “CFMA” TO: Daniel E. Sarzynski, Esq. Rupp Baase Pfalzgraf Cunningham LLC 1600 Liberty Building, Buffalo, New York 14202 Phone: 716-854-3400 Fax: 716-332-0336 The following will be attending: Name Company Phone # Email ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ CHECK ENCLOSED: (For payments received by RSVP date) O O O Members/Guests @ $25 each = Non-Members @ $32 each = Optional contribution to the John Wiech Memorial Scholarship Fund TOTAL _________ _________ _________ $_________