Events
North Cambridge Catholic High School Students Visit Braver
On Friday, May 28th Braver’s Newton office had the AP Econ class from North Cambridge Catholic HS visit. They arrived at 10am for a tour, and joined Braver employees for pizza day. Kristin Costa and Tony DiRubio, Managers at Braver did an amazing job preparing and presenting two mini-courses on Economics and Tax, and Personal Finance for College Students for the seniors. Also, two of Braver staff accountants shared their journeys from college to accounting to help the students learn about picking a major and starting a career.
2010 MGI North American Conference
On May 19-21 Patrick Riley, Jim Prescott and Alison Simons attended the 2010 MGI North American Conference held in Seattle, Washington for accounting firms worldwide. Alison Simons, Marketing Director at Braver was invited to speak on the Member Firms’ Marketing Panel. They were also able to enjoy some of what Seattle has to offer; including a Salmon Bake (pictured to the right) and a Wine Tour. Braver continues to foster relationships with fellow MGI members with the goal of having the resources to serve our clients as they expand nationally and international, being hired by fellow MGI members to do peer reviews or consulting work in a variety of areas, or to receive referrals as the opportunity may arise.
To learn more about Braver’s relationship with MGI visit:
http://thebravergroup.com/braver/for-accounting-firms/
http://thebravergroup.com/accountants-advisors/global-reach/
Braver is Proud to Support PRESIDENTS AT POPS
Brad Sharp, Director of Client Services of Braver Wealth Management had 7 clients attend the Presidents at Pops 29th annual celebration totaling over 7mm in assets with Braver Wealth Management. The concert was filled with Patriotic music along with a special tribute to the Kennedy brothers, John, Robert and Ted. There were four narrators of the piece on the Kennedy family (Robert DeNiro and Morgan Freeman to name two). There was also a tribute to the NYFD. There was a flag that was pieced together with other flags from disasters around the country displayed throughout the concert over the orchestra. It was truly a great evening.
Braver proudly displayed a full page ad in the concert program. All clients and employees enjoyed a wonderful evening at the POPS.
Pictured Above: Steve Brown, Principal, Braver Business Strategies (left)
Braver Sponsors RI Community Food Bank Fundraising Event
The “Women against Hunger” committee of the RI Community Food Bank recently hosted a fundraising event, the witness to hunger opening reception. Braver PC was one of the event sponsors. Several Braver PC representatives were in attendance at the opening reception on May 19th.
SOMA Hall of Fame Gala
We’re looking forward the May 11 event Hall of Fame Gala To Benefit Special Olympics Massachusetts at the Agganis Arena. Hope to see you there!
More details at Special Olympics website.
Braver/Bostonian Group Non-Profit Seminar Series
Bostonian Group and Braver PC hosted three round table discussions in March and April to help non-profit leaders and Board members understand the ins and outs of compensation benchmarking and reporting. They covered issues such as:
- Good governance practices for non-profits to enhance the organization’s impact and strengthen the public’s confidence in the organization
- Benchmarking compensation for executives of non-profit organizations
- Significant changes to Form 990
- Alternative Reward Strategies
Entrepreneur’s Organization – Building Business Relationships
Date: 5/4/2010
Location: Woodland Golf Club, 1897 Washington Street, Auburndale, MA
Michael F. Nolan from Braver Business Strategies, LLC will lead a group of presenters focusing on how entrepreneurs develop important business partners early in the business cycle that will serve them as they grow. This learning event is sponsored by Cambridge Savings Bank.
Founded in 1949, Braver has grown from a few dedicated accountants into a full-service financial services firm, employing 200 professionals. Today, Braver professionals provide an extensive array of services from accounting, wealth management, business strategies, technology solutions and valuation services.
The Team at Braver Business Strategies consists of former owner-operators and CEO’s. They work with small- and medium-sized businesses throughout New England to organize their corporate structure effectively, improve financial performance, and develop a system for sustainable growth.
Mike Nolan joined Braver in 2004 and serves as a managing director of the management consulting enterprise. Mike’s function is to aid clients in increasing market share, net profit improvement as well as family/partnership issues, and has significant experience in difficult turnaround scenarios.
Earth Day on Neutaconkanut Hill
On Saturday April 17th, Girl Scouts and Jr. High students from the neighborhood planted an evergreen grove, assisted by Providence College students and members of the Neutaconkanut Hill Conservancy. They joined members of the City Council office, and an arborist, as they erected Bird Houses & special Bat Houses on the Hill.
Braver PC sponsored a lunch at the Pinnacles, a place of Native American Worship, where the major activities took place.
http://providentialgardener.typepad.com/whatgrowsonri/2009/09/neutaconkanut-hill-conservancy.html
