Questions and Answers with ECIDA`s Steven Weathers (CFMA)

Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Earn 1 CPE Credit!
Q&A WITH STEVEN WEATHERS,
CEO OF THE ECIDA
Niagara Frontier Chapter
Construction Financial Management
Association
OFFICERS
PRESIDENT
Daniel E. Sarzynski
Rupp Baase Pfalzgraf
Cunningham LLC
The Erie County Industrial Development Agency (ECIDA), is a public benefit corporation
whose mission is to provide the resources that encourage investment, innovation, and
international trade, thereby creating a successful business climate that improves the quality of
life for the residents of the region. The State of New York has sanctioned the ECIDA to offer
tax incentives, or tax discounts and exemptions, to qualified businesses who invest in the
community within the borders of Erie County.
Please join us and take advantage of this opportunity to ask Steve any questions that you may
have regarding work on ECIDA projects. Examples of questions that we already have heard
from our membership include:
How do I get my tax exempt letter?
What forms do I fill out if I am a general contractor? A subcontractor?
What do I do if I have not received my forms?
How long should it take to receive the paperwork?
When can I begin buying my materials tax-free?
How long after the project do I need to keep the documentation?
VICE PRESIDENT
Rick Wagner
Quackenbush Co., Inc.
SECRETARY
Joseph W. Benedict
Construction Exchange of Buffalo & WNY
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* New Location: *
* Ramada Inn Amherst/Getzville *
* 2402 North Forest Road, Getzville, New York 14068 *
7:30-8:00 a.m. - Registration/Breakfast
8:00-9:00 a.m. – Featured Speaker
Cost: $25/members, $32/non-members
TREASURER
Janice Vertlieb
Grove Roofing Services, Inc.
DIRECTORS
Karen M. Antonelli
Chiampou, Travis, Besaw & Kershner LLP
Kathleen Farinacci
SmartEdge
Jamie Krolczyk
R&P Oak Hill Development, LLC
James A. Rahill
First Niagara Financial Group
Charles Rapalje
Gypsum Systems, Inc.
Timothy Toole
Lawley Construction Solutions
Rick Wolney
Hohl Industrial Services, Inc.
Steve Weathers was appointed President & CEO of the ECIDA in December of 2013. Prior to
his appointment at the ECIDA, Steve served as President and CEO of the World Trade Center
San Diego. Prior to his role at the World Trade Center San Diego, Steve was President and
CEO of the Savannah Economic Development Authority (SEDA) in Georgia. While at SEDA
Steve lead the effort to create the World Trade Center Savannah, serving as its first President
& CEO. He has also served as President & CEO of the Regional Growth Partnership in
Toledo, Ohio.
Steve has more than 20 years of economic development experience. Steve has been awarded
certifications in both community and economic development (CEcD) from the International
Economic Development Council. He has also held positions as adjunct instructor, where he
taught university courses in economic development at the undergraduate and graduate level.
Currently, Steve serves on the Board of Directors of the International Economic Development
Council (IEDC).
Who should attend: Owners, CFO’s, Controllers, Treasurers, and Construction Industry CPAs.
Earn CPE Credit! Qualifies for 1 hour CPE Credit. This is a group based session at the Overview
level. No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required. Upon successful completion, attendees
will receive 1 CPE credit in the field of specialized knowledge related to the construction industry.
CFMA Niagara Frontier Chapter is registered with the National State Boards of Accountancy.
Prepayment is appreciated.
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PAYABLE TO “CFMA” TO:
Daniel E. Sarzynski, Esq.
Rupp Baase Pfalzgraf Cunningham LLC
1600 Liberty Building, Buffalo, New York 14202
Phone: 716-854-3400
Fax: 716-332-0336
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