Spring 2014 - Elmwood Business Association

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In the Know
Spring
2014
Upcoming Events
March 18, 2014
11th Annual Taste of
Elmwood
Elmwood Self Storage
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
$15.00 admission
April 15, 2014
Luncheon Meeting
Speaker: Sean Duffy
Big River Coalition
The Rose Garden
11:30 am – 1:00 PM
Members $28 with RSVP
Non-Members/Non RSVP $38
May 13, 2014
Annual Crawfish Boil
and Seafood Dinner
Location: TBD
From our
PRESIDENT
As part of Elmwood Business Association’s mission,
our vision is to adopt initiatives that make the Elmwood
area one of the best places to live, work and play in
Jefferson Parish. Through this reputation, our businesses
within the park will thrive.
We are currently working on our most recent initiative to
“put the Park back in Elmwood.” Board members have
met with GNO, Inc and Councilman Paul Johnston to
discuss the Water Management Plan for the area. A
future meeting is scheduled with engineers from the Netherlands.
Our strength is dependent upon our members and your involvement in
the Association. If you’re interested in working on our latest initiative or
joining one of our Committees, please contact us at elmwoodba.org.
Our committees are:
• Government Committee
• Communication Committee
• Membership Committee
• Social Committee
In This Issue
EBA Board Members
3
Membership Application
3
Taste of Elmwood Luncheon 4
Tax Highlights
5
Board Member
Nominations 7
Shape Up This Spring
9
Dig in Elmwood
11
2014 Jefferson Chamber
Annual Gala
13
2013-2014 EBA Members 14
How To RSVP
RSVP: elmwoodba.org
We want to Welcome Jimmy Baum of Home Bank as our JEDCO liaison.
Jimmy was a previous board member and EBA president in 2001-2002.
We look forward to working with him again.
Thank you for your continued support of the EBA and our objectives to
Protect, Promote and Encourage business in the Elmwood Business Park.
Sincerely,
Barbara Barach
504-733-8900
No shows will be billed.
Check Upcoming Events
for date and location
at www.elmwoodba.org
Debbie Borrello
2013-2014 EBA President
PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
www.elmwoodba.org
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TWO MONTHS FREE!
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• Records Destruction
• Document Scanning • Concierge Services
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• Open Access 24/7
• Multiple Loading Docks
• Computerized Access
• Private Bank Vault with Safe Deposit
• Exclusive Drive In Loading/Unloading
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1004 South Clearview Parkway
Harahan, LA 70123
www.elmwoodselfstorage.com
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Boxes and Gun Cabinets
• Package Delivery Acceptance
• Boxes and Moving Supplies
• FREE Conference Room & FREE Wi-Fi
• Wine Cellar
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• FREE Move In Truck
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504-826-9090
$50 REFERRAL FEE
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ELMWOOD BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
Officers and Board of Directors
2014-2015
Debbie Borello
President
Cort Furniture
(504) 733-8381
- NEW Member
Application
First Name
Last Name
Email Address
Brandi Milliet
Secretary
1st Lake Properties
504.455.5059
Lisa George
Past President
Magnolia
Physical Therapy
(504) 733-0254
Primary Contact Title
Company
Phone Number
Street Address
CityStateZip
Facebook
Kenny Bertucci
Bertucci & Labiche
504.733-3933
Kristi Istre
Louisiana
Coca-Cola Btlg.
504.818.7309
Sidney Abusch
Treasurer
Cellution
Wellness Center
504.818.0510
Margaret Heffner
Gary Hauser
Press, LLC
504.733.2023
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Is your business located within the Elmwood Area?
q Advertising & Media
q Arts, Culture & Entertainment
q Automotive, Marine & Aviation
q Business & Professional Services
q Computers & Telecommunications
q Construction Supplies, Equipment & Services
q Entertainment
q Family, Community & Civic Organizations
q Financial & Banking Services
q Government, Education & Individuals
q Health Care
q Home, Garden & Landscape Services
q Industrial Supplies & Services
q Insurance
# of Local Employees
Christian Rooney
Flooring Depot/
Com. Floor.
504.733.8188
Donna Casadaban
Lowe
Harry Kelleher &
Co, Inc.
504.828.0400
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Lodging & Travel
Manufacturing, Production & Wholesale
Personal Services & Care
Pets & Veterinary
Public Utilities & Environment
Real Estate, Moving & Storage
Religious Organizations
Restaurants, Food & Beverages
Shopping & Specialty Retail
Sports & Recreation
Transportation
Age of Company (in years)
Name of Building in Business Park (if applicable)
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Government: Infrastructure, Land Use, Taxing & Legislative Issues
Communications: Newsletter, Website, Membership notices
Membership: Retention, Recruitment, New Member Introduction
Social: Luncheons, Speakers, Special Events
Other Participation Interests: Please list below
Memberships $125/year*
Barbara Barach
Executive Director
504.733.8900
Jimmy Baum
JEDCO Liaison
Home Bank
504.736.5140
Enroll online at www.elmwoodba.org
*Additional dues may apply for multiple business representatives.
Mail to: Elmwood Business Park
P.O. Box 23642 • Elmwood, Louisiana 70183
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11th Annual
Tuesday
March 18, 2014
11:30 - 1:00
$15 Admission
Bring your friends and family to this once a year event and share in the
camaraderie of businesses and friends of Elmwood!
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Enjoy the great tastes from our
Elmwood Food Vendors!
Enter your name for the exciting door prizes!
Relax to the live jazz music by the
James Martin Band!
Sample many delectable dishes by restaurants of the Elmwood area!
You will have more than enough to eat and a great variety!
And for only $15.00, you can’t beat the price!
Net proceeds go to Jefferson Performing Arts Society (JPAS)
RSVP today at www.elmwoodba.org or
Contact Barbara at [email protected] or 504-733-8900
Elmwood
Self Storage &
Wine Cellar
1004 S. Clearview
Parkway
Elmwood, LA
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TAX HIGHLIGHTS
By Randall C. Martin, CPA
REPORTING CAPITAL GAINS AND LOSSES
For 2013, the IRS has new reporting rules for reporting
capital gains and losses. Capital transactions are
basically the sale of capital assets, the most common are
stocks, bonds and real estate. These transactions must
be listed individually on Form 8949. There are three
exceptions to this detail reporting. The most common
exceptions are: 1. If you report each transaction on
an attached schedule in a similar format as the 8949
form, and 2. If the transactions were reported to you
on a 1099-B and the basis was reported to the IRS and
does not show a nondeductible wash sale loss, you can
report these directly on the Schedule D. This can be
very confusing, especially if you have a managed fund
with many transactions. For details go to Form 8949
Instructions at www.irs.gov.
SPOUSES OPERATING A BUSINESS
Spouses that jointly operate a business may elect to file
two Schedule Cs with their joint return. In the past,
many such businesses would file a partnership return
showing each spouse as a separate partner. As long
as each spouse materially participates in the operations
they may report income and expenses on separate
Schedule Cs based on their ownership stakes, usually
50% each. This allows each spouse to receive their own
credit for Social Security and Medicare coverage. This
option is not available for LLCs and limited partnerships.
HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS AND LLCs
Under Louisiana law, the homestead exemption extends
only to a natural person and certain trusts. This
means that a home that is owned by a Limited Liability
Company is not eligible for the homestead exemption.
This is important to know for estate planning. Many
individuals establish LLCs to transfer ownership to
their heirs. Be careful, this may cause you to lose
the homestead exemption and require you to pay
substantially more in property taxes.
COMMON RED FLAGS TO THE IRS
Recently the Kiplinger Tax Letter highlighted several items
that may draw close scrutiny by the IRS. Listed are a
few of those mentioned: 1. Claiming 100% business
use of a vehicle, 2. Deducting business meals, travel
and entertainment on Schedule C, 3. Deducting a hobby
loss, i.e. horse breeding, tree farms, 4. Deducting rental
losses, 5. Running a small business (especially those that
may be cash intensive), 6. Failing to report a foreign
bank account (severe penalties), and 7. Taking higher
than average deductions.
Happy Tax Season !!!
Randy Martin, CPA, MBA
It is tax time once again and
here are a few helpful items
as you organize your tax
information.
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Annual Board Member Nominations
Elmwood Business Association is now accepting nominations for the
voting ballot for the annual Board Member elections which will be
held at the June meeting.
The Elmwood Business Association exists to protect, promote and
encourage the businesses located within the Elmwood Business
Park and their partners. Our Board Members are the driving force
in suggesting and implementing initiatives that uphold this mission.
An effective Board Member will have the capability, desire and
resources to carry out such initiatives. The term is for 3 years and
Board meetings are generally held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month.
Time commitment includes attendance at our board meetings and
committee meetings as appropriate for the adopted initiatives
that have been assigned. We appreciate your assistance with this
nomination to ensure we have the right Board Members in place.
If you or anyone you know would like to be considered for a
position on the board, please visit our web site at
www.elmwoodba.org click on Membership and Get Involved and
go to Board Members to submit your nomination or email us at
[email protected]. Nominations must be in no later than May
31st to make it on the ballot.
If you have questions about these positions, you are welcome
to contact any of our current Board Members. We are happy to
answer any questions you may have.
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SHAPE UP THIS SPRING
WITHOUT INJURIES
Training the smartest, not the hardest, can significantly decrease your risk of injury.
Heart rate training can be a very effective method
of increasing your speed and preventing injury
when training for a race. It gives you a specific
measure of how intense your efforts are. It also
varies your running workout to prevent getting
bored with the same run or the same route. When
starting a running program, or resuming running
after a period of time off, it is important to ramp
up your training. Your heart is a muscle, so you
need a gradual increase in training in order to get
maximum benefits.
There are many ways to measure your Maximum
Heart Rate (MHR). For the purpose of this article,
subtract your age from 220.
Aerobic Base Phase
For the first 2-4 weeks train at or below 75% of
your MHR. This is crucial if you plan on increasing
intensity and resistance later for not only your heart
but muscles and tendons. If you skip this phase and
go straight into intense training your risk of injury is
very high.
Strength Phase
From 4-8 weeks train at aerobic base phase while
doing intervals into 85% MHR by applying heavier
loads to the legs by running hills or an
inclined treadmill.
Anaerobic Phase
(Interval or race day zones)
From 6-8 weeks more intense training sessions
are introduced into the training program, along
with increased rest days to promote recovery.
It is essential to runners to modify their training
schedules to accommodate for the additional stress
placed on the body with anaerobic exercise. The
highest recommended heart rate to attain during the
anaerobic period is 92% of maximum heart rate.
Anything higher that 92% is stressful and provides
no additional fitness benefits. Be sure not to stay in
the aerobic phase for more than 30% of your total
workout time for that session, and alternate between
aerobic and anaerobic training to allow
sufficient recovery.
For more information on heart rate
training, visit www.heartzones.com
Happy Training!
Beth Winkler-Schmit, FAAOMPT,
Special to the Times-Picayune
Beth is a Physical Therapist and CEO of
Magnolia Physical Therapy.
She can be reached at
(504) 733-0254 or [email protected]
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Contact Margaret Heffner at 504.733.2023 or [email protected]
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Involvement: We connect
vision with opportunity.
“We looked at five parishes as possible
locations for our business. JEDCO was
first to respond, and they also helped
with meeting space, staff involvement,
and discussions with area businesses.
They really made the difference.”
—Dr. Laney Chouest, NOLA
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We’ll steer you to prime sites, facilities, business
contacts, financing, data, and marketing expertise.
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2013-2014 MEMBERS OF THE ELMWOOD BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
1st Lake Properties
1st Lake Prop--Chestnut Creek
1st Lake Prop--Citrus Creek East
1st Lake Prop--Citrus Creek West
1st Lake Prop--Clearwater Creek
1st Lake Prop-- Cypress Creek
1st Lake Prop-- Hickory Creek
1st Lake Prop--Magnolia Creek
1st Lake Prop-- Oak Creek
1st Lake Prop-- Palmetto Creek
1st Lake Prop--Sawmill Creek Apts.
1st Lake Prop--Walnut Creek
1st Lake Prop--Willow Creek
A/C Supply, Inc.
A-Aaa Mini Storage #28
Abbott International Co.
Ad Graphics
Advantage Staffing
Adventure Quest Laser Tag
Aerial Hydraulics, Inc.
Al Bourgeois Plumbing & Heating
Allstate - S. Lodrigues Ins.
Banners In 48 Hours
Baudier Marketing
Beads By The Dozen
Bertucci & Labiche Wealth Mgmt
Best Western Bayou Inn
Blaze Express Courier Service
Block-Dickson, Inc.
Bolick Distributors
Bourgeois Bennett, Llc, Cpas
Brinson Company, Inc.
Bull’s Eye Media
Cameron Henry
Cannon Medical Inc
Capital One Bank
CC Sales Co.
CCA Sales
Chamber N.O. Region
Champ’s Collision Centers
Chase Bank
Cheramie Financial Services
Coastal Engineering Equipment Sales
Cobb Enterprises & Assoc., Inc.
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Coca Cola Refreshments
Colonial Bowling Lanes
Commercial Van & Truck Equipment
Community Coffee Company, LLC
Compass Furniture
Copelands Of New Orleans
Corporate Lighting & Audio
Cort Furniture Rental
Crescent Bank & Trust
Crescent Ford Truck & Volvo
Crescent Materials Service
Crescent Transport, Inc
Davis Sales Co., Inc.
Delta Container Corp.
Denson Engineers, Inc
Deubler Electric
Dial One - House Of Doors, Inc
Donovan Marine
Durr Heavy Construction, LLC
East Jefferson Properties, LLC
EFI Services, Inc
Elmwood Fitness Center
Elmwood Professional Group
Elmwood Self Storage & Wine Cellar
Embroidme-Harahan
Emmett’s Fine Meats And Seafood
Esp Agency, Inc.
F.H. Myers Construction Corp.
Families Helping Families
Family Asthma, Allergy, & Immunology Clinic
Favrot & Shane Companies
First Bank & Trust
First Light Of New Orleans, Inc.
First NBC Bank
Flooring Depot & Commercial Floors
Freeman
G.T. Michelli Co., Inc.
Gary Hauser Press
GEC, Inc
Georgian Furnishing & Berger Homes
Girl Scouts Louisiana East
Gold Medal Concession Supply
Groetsch Wholesale Grocers
Guillory Sheet Metal Works, Inc
H. Rocker Electric Co., Inc.
Hampton Inns & Suites
Harry Kelleher & Company, Inc
Hearing Clinic of Greater New Orleans, LLC
Heartland Payment Systems
Helm Paint
Hickory Day Care, Inc
High Tech Automotive
HJM Machine Shop, Inc.
Hollis Companies
Home Bank
Hose Guys
Huckleberry’s
Imperial Trading Company
Insulations, Inc.
Integrity Carpet, Inc.
International Drug Detection
Iron Mountain Records Management
ISR Physical Therapy
ITA Truck Sales & Service, LLC
J M Smuckers Food Service
J.B. Levert Land Co., LLC
Jbs Green Enterprises
JEDCO
Jefferson Chamber of Commerce
Jefferson Parish Council At Large
Jefferson Parish President’s Office
Jefferson Performing Arts Society
Jefferson Tailor & Alterations
John E. Koerner & Co.
Johnstone Supply Of N.O.
Joseph Labadot Contractors, Inc.
La Louisiane Bakery
Laitram Corporation
Landmark Surveying
Latter & Blum, Inc. Realtors
Lauricella Land Company
Louis W. Howat & Son, Inc.
Louisiana Central Credit Union
Louisiana Tax Free Shopping
Ludwig Buildings
M.P.M., Inc.
Magnolia Physical Therapy
Mahl & Associates, Inc.
Marsiglia Construction Co.
Max J. Derbes, Inc.
Medical Specialties
Mehaffey & Daigle, Inc.
Metairie Bank & Trust Co
MLS Direct Network
More Graphics
Mullin Landscape Associates
National Fruit Flavor Co., Inc.
Nola Protection Group
Nu-Lite Electrical Wholesalers, LLC
Offset Printing Company
Ogletree--Drew Burnside
Pelican State Outpatient Center
Penta Corporation
Prudential Financial
Randall C. Martin, CPA
Regions Bank
Reinhart Foodservice LLC
River Oaks Hospital
River Parish Disposal, Inc.
Ron-Del Floor Service, Inc
Ruelco
Sandler Training
Sealy & Company
Second Harvest Food Bank
Simon Savoie, Jr, CPA
Snee Chemical Co.
Southland Truck Leasing
Tax Help Nola
The Rose Garden
Thionville Labs, Inc.
Trans Inns Management
Tulane School Of Cont. Studies
U. S. Lawns of New Orleans
Universal Data Inc
Walle Corporation
Wechem, Inc.
Whitney National Bank
Wholesale Siding Supply
Worknet
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JEFFERSON BUSINESS CENTER
520/524 Elmwood Park Blvd., Jefferson, LA 70123
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*Suites can be combined for a total of 3,793 s.f.
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Total s.f. Office s.f. Warehouse s.f.
2,145
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The Elmwood Business Newsletter is published quarterly by the Elmwood Business Association. The views expressed herein do not
necessarily reflect the views of the Elmwood Business Association or of its Board of Directors. Any official positions taken by the
Association will be specifically identified as such. Articles, letters to the editor, news releases, and ads are welcome. Send copy to:
The Elmwood Business Newsletter, P.O. Box 23642, Elmwood, LA 70183 or call the EBA office at 733-8900. Please include your
telephone number. For more information about the EBA please visit our website at www.elmwoodbusinessassociation.com.
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