News & Events
Proactive Planning for 2011
It's nearly fall, but not too early to get a jump on 2011 planning. Advance strategic planning is an important decision-making step when considering next year's tax code changes, recovering from a down economy and/or selling a business. Business owners and leaders will hear the story of Hound Dog Products and how advance planning was critical to selling the business to its largest competitor.
LBLCO Welcomes New Technology Partner
June 21, 2010 - Minneapolis, MN — Lurie Besikof Lapidus & Company, LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Cheri A. Jacoby, CISA, as a partner in LBL Technology Partners.
Reception and Book Signing with Lynne Lancaster and David Stillman
The M-Factor: How the Millennial Generation is Rocking the Workplace
Press Release - Sale of ELO Engineering
Lurie Besikof Lapidus Private Investment Banking, LLC Announces the Sale of ELO Engineering Inc. to Demmer Investments II, Inc.
Advisor Seminar
What's New: Strategies, Best Practices, and Due Diligence for Advisors Who are Selling and Marketing Retirement Plans
Beyond the Numbers
A unique and long-standing relationship has driven one local firm's decision to support the Carlson School.
Kevin Besikof Named to 40 Under Forty
Minneapolis, MN –– Lurie Besikof Lapidus & Company, LLP is proud to announce that partner, Kevin H. Besikof, CPA, CVA, CMA, CLP, CFF, was named to the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal’s “40 Under Forty” for 2010. Kevin is recognized for his professional accomplishments and community involvement.
Harvey Mackay at the Woman's Club - May 19
HARVEY MACKAY
#1 Best Selling Author of Swim with the Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive
ROI Leader Forum
The ROI Leader Forum - 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. in the Lurie Besikof Lapidus & Company, LLP Education Center. Join us for this exciting new educational and network resource for our business community!
Beth Kieffer Leonard Recipient of 2010 Advocacy Award
Minneapolis, MN — Certified public accounting and consulting firm Lurie Besikof Lapidus & Company, LLP (LBLCO) is proud to announce that Beth Kieffer Leonard has been selected as the recipient of the 2010 Advocacy Award by the Women’s Business Development Center of Minnesota (WBDC-MN).
Leadership Breakfast Series
Leadership Breakfast Series co-sponsored with St. Mary’s University 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. on the first Thursday of each month, in the Lurie Besikof Lapidus & Company, LLP Education Center.
Haiti Relief Donations Qualify for 2009 Tax Relief
Haiti Relief Donations Qualify for 2009 Tax Relief
On January 22, 2010 President Obama signed into law H.R. 4462, which allows taxpayers to claim a charitable contribution deduction in tax year 2009 for donations made after January 11, 2010 and before March 1, 2010, for the relief of victims in areas affected by the January 12, 2010 earthquake in Haiti. This is only available if the contribution is made in cash (not goods). This includes contributions made by text message, check, credit card or debit card.
2010 Tax Updates
Congress passes Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009
On November 5, the House of Representatives by a vote of 403-12 approved H.R. 3548, the “Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009.” The Senate had passed the measure late on November 4 by a unanimous vote, so the bill is on its way to the President for his expected signature. The new law includes an important new net operating loss provision, extends the first-time homebuyer tax credit, plus a number of other changes.
Minnesota Ends Tax Reciprocity With Wisconsin
The Minnesota Department of Revenue has announced that the state will end its income tax reciprocity agreement with Wisconsin effective Jaunary 1, 2010.
Support and opportunities for women-owned businesses
Lurie Besikof Lapidus & Company, LLP is a proud corporate sponsor for the Minnesota Chapters of the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) and the Women’s Business Development Center of Minnesota (WBDC).
Listen and Learn from Podcasts
Lurie Besikof Lapidus & Company, LLP is sending monthly podcasts through our partnership with KSTP-AM1500 and Today's Business Radio.
Join Us For Our New Series of Webinars
Lurie Besikof Lapidus & Company, LLP has developed a series of web seminars, or “webinars,” that have evolved from our internal training sessions. They will be held once a month with topics relating to business and will be presented by leaders within our various business units.
Our December 2009 China Trip
Joel Lebewitz and Jeff Jiang made a successful business trip to China from December 1 – 11, 2009.
Minnesota Family Business Awards
Lurie Besikof Lapidus and Company, LLP is a proud sponsor of the Minnesota Family Business Awards.
Kaufman and Laurie Besikof Lapidus Scholarships
Two students from Saint Mary's University - Minnesota were chosen for Kaufmann and Lurie Besikof Lapidus Scholarships.
The Minnesota Cup Competition
Lurie Besikof Lapidus & Company, LLP is a proud sponsor of the Minnesota Cup, a statewide competition that seeks out Minnesota’s newest and most innovative business ideas, is encouraging entrepreneurs, inventors and creative minds to submit their breakthrough business ideas at www.breakthroughideas.org by May 21st, 2010.
Press Release
Lurie Besikof Lapidus Private Investment Banking, LLC Announces the Sale of Tonka Equipment Company to Meriwether Capital, LLC.
Congratulations to our new partners
MAY 1, 2009 – MINNEAPOLIS, MINN – Lurie Besikof Lapidus & Company, LLP is proud to announce that Kevin Besikof and David Brauer have been promoted to the partnership.