Knowledge and Insights: News and Press Releases

Webinar Replay: The Diversity Imperative: How to Become a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Nonprofit

Lovepreet Buttar, CPA, MBA, CGMA, PSA, Managing Director of Mercadien’s Nonprofit & Human Services Group participated as moderator in Fleming Petenko Law’s webinar, The Diversity Imperative: How to Become a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Nonprofit on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. Other presenters included Noel Fleming, Esq. and Kayci Petenko, Esq. of Fleming Petenko Law and Ira…

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Mercadien Webinar Replay: M&A Series Pt. 2: Strategic Liquidity Alternatives

Lee Boss, Managing Director of Mercadien, Valentina Midura, Senior Managing Director of BDO Capital Advisors & Gary Halpern, Former Owner & President of Neutronics presented a webinar, M&A Series Pt. 2: Strategic Liquidity Alternatives on Tuesday, May 18th along with moderator Frank Pina, Managing Director of Mercadien. The webinar was the second installment of a 4-part…

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Mercadien Webinar Replay: Strategies for Business Continuation Part 2: Key Person Protection

In association with Source Advisors, Lee Boss, CPA, MBA, CGMA, Managing Director & Chair of Mercadien’s Private Company Services Group and Ross Karp, CLTC, Founder of 3P Insurance Services presented the second installment of a 3-part mini series, Strategies for Business Continuation Part 2: Key Person Protection on Wednesday, May 12th.  Michael Warady, CFP, Regional…

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Funding Alert: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds

On Monday, May 10th, 2021, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced the launch of the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, established by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, to provide $350 billion in emergency funding for eligible state, local, territorial, and Tribal governments. The Treasury also released details on how these…

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Mercadien Webinar Replay: Strategies for Business Continuation Part 1: Succession Planning

In association with Source Advisors, Lee Boss, CPA, MBA, CGMA, Managing Director & Chair of Mercadien’s Private Company Services Group and Ross Karp, CLTC, Founder of 3P Insurance Services presented the first installment of a 3-part mini series, Strategies for Business Continuation Part 1: Succession Planning on Friday, May 7th.  Michael Warady, CFP, Regional Director…

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Mercadien Webinar Replay: Overview of the American Rescue Plan Act & Impacts on Your Organization

Managing Directors Sherise D. Ritter, CPA & Kyle A. Neeld, CPA, and Manager Elizabeth LaCorte, CPA of Mercadien’s COVID Consulting Services Group presented a webinar Overview of the American Rescue Plan Act & Impacts on Your Organization on Wednesday, April 28th. During the webinar, they went over: Changes to the employee retention credit FFCRA Paid Sick & Family…

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Funding Alert: NJEDA Announces Phase 4 of the SBEA Grant Program

On Wednesday, April 14, 2021, The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced Phase 4 of the Authority’s Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program, adding $85 million in funds from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Phase 4 will provide short-term operating support to a broad group of New Jersey small and…

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Mercadien Webinar Replay: A Deep Dive into Middle Market M&A & Outlook for 2021

Lee Boss, Managing Director of Mercadien, Valentina Midura, Senior Managing Director of BDO Capital Advisors & Rachel Stark, Shareholder of Stark & Stark presented a webinar, A Deep Dive into Middle Market M&A & Outlook for 2021 on Friday, March 26th along with moderator Frank Pina, Managing Director of Mercadien. The webinar was the first installment…

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Funding Alert: Small Business Lease Emergency Assistance Grant Program

Governor Phil Murphy and Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver announced $5 million in funding for Phase 2 of the Small Business Lease Emergency Assistance Grant Program, which provides grants up to $10,000 for small businesses and nonprofits that have been impacted by COVID and are located in the New Jersey Redevelopment Authority’s 66 designated communities. The application process for…

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Mercadien Webinar Replay: The Growing Landscape of Cannabis Banking

Dominic Hulick, CAMS, Supervisor & Kyle Dennerlein, CAMS, CCBP, Senior BSA Analyst of Mercadien’s Financial Institutions Services Group presented a webinar The Growing Landscape of Cannabis Banking on Wednesday, February 3rd. During the webinar, they went over: How to implement the proper tools & programs to successfully manage MRB customers The framework of an MRB &…

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