Why state, local governments need more stimulus
Posted on October 26, 2009 at 9:10 am
Employment in state and local governments appears to lag that in the private sector by about a year. Given that the latter fell off cliff about a year ago, there’s a case to be made that funneling more stimulus cash to local governments now will stave off more job losses.
Metro to build crime lab on Charlotte
Posted on September 25, 2009 at 12:29 pm
Nate Rau reports that Mayor Dean’s office will today put in motion plans to buy Bob Frensley’s former dealership at 5500 Charlotte for about $4 million and turn into into a Metro Police precinct and crime lab.
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State tax collections to rise – but not because of the economy
Posted on August 20, 2009 at 7:17 amA note from KraftCPAs details how the Tennessee Department of Revenue is taking over the collection of business taxes starting next year. That likely means more audits.
The TDOR will continue to match the sales tax returns received with the business tax returns received. If the TDOR receives a sales tax return, but no business tax return, the taxpayer may receive a notice and possibly an audit. Business taxes audits will continue to be part of the standard audit which includes sales tax and franchise/excise tax.
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Job seekers make a run to the border
Posted on March 22, 2009 at 7:05 pmFrom the AP:
Hundreds of job-seekers showed up at a recruiting event for the federal government’s border patrol.
A row of 30 computers was set up Saturday at a Memphis hotel, where potential employees applied online for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Cooper to speak to the chamber
Posted on February 13, 2009 at 12:50 pmThe Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce will host a luncheon featuring U.S. Rep. Jim Cooper of Tennessee’s 5th District at the DoubleTree Hotel downtown from 11:30-1:00pm on Feb. 17th:
Congressman Cooper will discuss federal legislative issues, with a particular focus on what the business community should expect from the new administration. Cooper is a member of the House Armed Services Committee and the Oversight and Government Reform Committee. With 18 years of experience in the U.S. House of Representatives and an impressive business background, Cooper will provide valuable insight into the impact of current and anticipated federal legislation on Middle Tennessee’s business community.
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Turnaround specialists
Posted on December 22, 2008 at 3:05 pmEric Baum discusses what government can learn from private-equity with Lynn Tilton, founder and chief executive of Patriarch Partners.
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