Thought Leadership - HORAN Wealth 12-2024
United States Corporate Transparency Act Update The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), enacted in 2021 as part of the Anti-Money-Laundering Act of 2020, aims to combat illicit financial activities such as money laundering, terrorism financing, and tax evasion. It establishes a national registry for beneficial ownership information, requiring certain U.S. businesses to disclose the individuals who own or control them to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a bureau of the U.S. Department of the
Thought Leadership - DHL Express
Should Majesty Fall to Folly: A Cautionary Word for the U.S. and EUThese days a dedicated free trader isn’t that different from a twenty-year-old Beatles fanatic: both living well outside the glory days of their respective devotions. But in an era where escalating protectionist measures would undermine global trade relationships, it’s ever more important to swim against these tides. Our geopolitical future, supply chains, and economic health have so much to gain by holding tight to our deep common
Thought Leadership: Roedl-VL 11/ 2024
Trump's tax plans at a glanceThe election of the 47th President of the United States on November 5, 2024 and the victory of Donald Trump means potential changes, especially for European owned companies and investors. Four years after leaving the oval office, Donald Trump will now return to the White House in January 2025. In his election night speech, he already announced that he would "not rest until we have created a strong, secure and prosperous America". It is awaited how US tax law will change under
EACC Cincy Launches Global Cincy Magazine
Global Cincy Magazine EACC Cincy is proud to spearhead a new publication focused on highlighting the Cincinnati Region's rich international community. From industry to restauration to art to education, Cincinnati is home to not only foreign expats, but also to former U.S. expats, who themselves have experienced life and work abroad. Having a richly international community brings a transformative range of benefits to any region, weaving global perspectives into the local fabric in ways that
Member News: Perfetti van Melle
Perfetti Van Melle’s Sylvia Buxton Inducted into NCSA Candy Hall of Fame Erlanger, KY – (Oct. 30, 2024) Congratulations to Sylvia Buxton, President and CEO of Perfetti Van Melle Americas Business Unit, who has been inducted into the 2024 National Candy Sales Association (NCSA) Candy Hall of Fame. The ceremony took place on Saturday, Oct. 26 in Orlando, FL, and is one of the highest honors in the confectionery industry, recognizing lifetime career achievements, loyalty to the industry and going above and
Thought Leadership - CVG
CVG’s nonstop routes are key to boosting transatlantic trade Transatlantic air service is the backbone of global business and economic growth. The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) currently offers two nonstop flights to Europe. One to London, United Kingdom (LHR), with British Airways, and the other to Paris, France (CDG), with Delta Air Lines. These flights are not just about travel; they connect the region to key European markets, investors, and global supply chains. Now is the
TRANSFORM 2024
Unlocking Industrial AI: Seizing Opportunities and Simplifying ComplexityIndustry conferences, AI conferences, chamber events, seminars, luncheons, keynotes... all very ubiquitous nowadays and frankly a little overwhelming. Business leaders are being solicited left, right and center as they try to go about their daily lives - managing crises, maintaining strategic focus, and keeping the vision alive! The EACC strives to be different, not only keeping our promise of concrete value to our members, but
Thought Leadership - Miller Valentine
How Lean/Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) can Create Certainty in a VUCA World Like just about every other market sector, the construction industry has entered VUCA territory: Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous. In a VUCA market, traditional construction methods, such as design-bid-build, are becoming riskier undertakings. Projects that progress along a straight line marked by distinct hand-offs between design and construction lack the agility to effectively manage labor shortages, pricing
Thought Leadership - HORAN Wealth
Maximizing Your Charitable Impact: The Benefits of Bunching with a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) Relocating from Europe to the United States involves so much change! A significant difference you will encounter is the approach to charitable giving. Social safety-nets and cultural pursuits are often publicly funded in Europe. In the United States, individual giving to charitable organizations is critical to the survival of these organizations. Accordingly, the tax benefits of charitable giving differ
Ops Showcase - FESTO
Operations Showcase at FESTO On September 18, 2024 FESTO welcomed EACC members and prospects to their facility in Mason, OH. FESTO is a big name in our region - and around the world - and this Operations Showcase helped illustrate why.A Google search, and FESTO's own website (above right), will tell the story of a globally-active family-owned German business that manufactures process control and factory automation solutions. Our operations showcase showed us A LOT MORE!A few of the stats we learned:The
Ops Showcase - Butler Tech / Miami University
Operations Showcase at VORA with Butler Tech & Miami University Following an intriguing and exciting news headline that appeared earlier in 2024 (pictured above), a sizable group of leaders from industry and academia came together on on September 25, 2024 at the former VORA Technology Park in Hamilton, OH to learn - and see - what the advanced Manufacturing Workforce, Development, Research, and Commercialization Hub (The Hub) is all about. This groundbreaking initiative is spearheaded by a collaborative
USCIS Extends Green Card Validity Extension to 36 Months for Green Card Renewals
USCIS Extends Green Card Validity Extension to 36 Months for Green Card Renewals Effective Sept. 10, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services automatically extended the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (also known as Green Cards) to 36 months for lawful permanent residents who file Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card. Extensions and Receipt Notices: Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card Lawful permanent residents who properly file Form I-90 to
2024 - Expansion Barometer Survey
2024 Expansion Barometer: Hurdles and Opportunities for European and US Mid-size Businesses How can mid-size businesses better capture European and US market opportunities? Entering the year 2024, new opportunities and potential hurdles have appeared for businesses with foreign trade and investment projects. Notable regulations such as the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in the US and the EU’s 2020 Green Deal have opened new markets. However, it is uncertain whether all businesses are benefiting
2024 - Thought Leadership - GCFTZ
ABC, XYZ, FTZ? What does it mean? We are familiar with many acronyms that areused in our business and personal life: EOD, ETA, QCDP, LOL, ASAP to name a few. How about these? Do the acronyms FTZ, CBP or ASF mean anything to you? If you suddenly feel like I am speaking a foreign language, I assure you that I am not. FTZ is the acronym for Foreign Trade Zone. The Foreign Trade Zone Program has been around since the 1930’s but has not garnered much attention over the years unlike Free Trade Agreements
2024 - Thought Leadership - HUB HORAN
SOLVING THE US HEALTHCARE PROBLEM - OVER DINNER! Based on a true story. The following discussion occurred at an EACC CXO dinner right here in Cincinnati. One of the attending European business leaders began to talk about his health insurance renewal experience... The names of the guests have been disguised to pique your interest! Picture, if you will, a large, rustic dining table surrounded by lively European business leaders enjoying a lavish dinner. The mood is animated, with a mix of
EACC welcomes new member BHDP
BHDP, an award-winning international architectural firm, is recognized for innovative and inspiring solutions in architecture, planning, interior design, experiential graphic design, project management, and strategic consulting. BHDP serves seven markets: Industrial, Workplace, Higher Education, Discovery & Science, Healthcare, Government, and Retail from its offices in Cincinnati and Columbus, OH, and Charlotte and Raleigh, NC. BHDP originated in 1937 when Cyrus Baxter formed his architectural firm in
2024 - Thought Leadership - Altix Consulting
Scaling Strategies for Foreign Industrial Companies in the US Market by Anne Cappel, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer, Altix Consulting The US market, with its vast opportunities, presents foreign industrial companies with a landscape rife with potential rewards, from access to a vast customer base to enhanced brand recognition and global competitiveness. However, foreign industrial companies will encounter hurdles that demand strategic adaptation as they seek to scale in the US
EACC welcomes new Ambassdor member Bannockburn Global Forex
EACC Greater Cincinnati is excited to welcome Bannockburn Global Forex as new Ambassador Member.Bannockburn Global Forex, a division of First Financial Bancorp, is a capital markets trading firm specializing in foreign currency advisory, hedge analytics, and transaction processing for closely held enterprises. We create distinctive value by optimizing our clients’ forex policies and processes to manage volatility and enhance EBITDA, recapturing earnings lost to inefficiencies. As our client’s integrated
