By A.J. Gross, C.P.A., E.A.
Category: Business Update
News Spotlight: PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY PARTNERS WITH U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE TO ENGAGE URBAN YOUTH IN OUTDOOR RECREATION AND STEM EDUCATION
The 100-year old Black fraternity’s initiative commemorates American scientist, botanist, and inventor, George Washington Carver to promote Conservation of North American Wildlife and their Habitats. —
FWS and Sigma sign partnership agreement. (Back – left to right) Sigma Deputy Director Steve Ballard, Sigma Beta Club Foundation President and Past International President Arthur Thomas, Sigma Executive Director Darryl Anderson, Sigma Partner Liaison Kevin Davis, and Sigma International Director of Education Jean B. Lamothe; (Seated – left to right) Phi Beta Sigma International President Jonathan A. Mason and FWS Director Dan Ashe.
Photo Credit: Tami Heilemann, Department of Interior
Lansing Community College Coach Mike Ingram Celebrates his 500th Win
Coach Mike Ingram is a graduate of Lansing Community College and Central Michigan University. He was an All-American player at Lansing Community College and competed
Secretary of State Kicks Off “Wrap-Around” Statewide
Experts were on hand at a recent community event to speak about topics from drivers licenses to voting. Photo by Rick Garcia
Aboutthatcar.com: Volvo Drive-E powertrains
By Frank S. Washington
TAX SOLUTIONS: Dreadful Tax Bill

Michigan Business: “Hats” Off to Stormy Kromer Caretaker
By Rick Garcia
Without a doubt this will be one of the harshest winter on record. Bob Jacquart, CEO of Jacquart Fabric Products, maker of Stormy Kromer wear. He is standing in front of one of the many collages at the factory. Photo by Rick Garcia
Obama’s ‘My Brother’s Keeper’ Initiative Has Promise
There are a lot of kids out there who need help, who are getting a lot of negative reinforcement. And is there more that we can do to give them the sense that their country cares about them and values them and is willing to invest in them?” – President Obama, July 19, 2013
By David Muhammad
Your Other 8 Hours: 6 strategies to cut your income tax after a windfall
By Robert Pagliarini,
Tribune Media Services
The money you receive from sudden wealth — whether through a lawsuit settlement, business sale, entertainment or sports contract, or stock options — can suddenly be gone if you don’t manage federal and state income taxes.
Social Security disability benefits
By Vonda VanTil