Spring 2015 issue of Horizons

WELCOME FROM THE MANAGING PARTNER

An Entrepreneurial Spirit at RubinBrown

“Innovation and continuous improvement” is one of RubinBrown’s core values. That spirit has never been more evident than it has been over the past few months at our firm. RubinBrown has implemented a number of entrepreneurial initiatives—all of which have been originated by our talented team members. ∙ Cyber Security Advisory Services : Earlier this year, RubinBrown launched a new practice to provide cyber security advisory services. We hired Partner Rob Rudloff, a leader for this new practice, who worked previously at the Pentagon and NSA. We recognize the growing need for cyber security assistance for our clients as their services and organizations continue to expand and interact in digital space. ∙ Research & Experimentation Tax Credit Services: Late last fall, RubinBrown created a new practice led by Partner Rich Wile to assist clients with a very specialized tax credit (read more on page 18). We hired two specialty experts for this new practice and they are working to help our clients take advantage of the R &E Tax Credit, as well as develop processes to continue to do so in the future. ∙ CIC@4240: In order to establish a presence in the center of St. Louis’ innovation ecosystem, we decided to open a satellite office in the CORTEX Innovation Center, specifically at the new Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC). RubinBrown is now able to provide some of the region’s largest life science organizations and promising start-ups with valuable tax, accounting and advisory resources. We are proud to support the community. ∙ Nashville: RubinBrown is very excited to enter the Nashville market! The Nashville office will serve as a specialty office that will focus initially on serving real estate clients which we will expand as the client base grows. The office opens on June 1. Please read more on page 12. These initiatives, as well as those to come, are developed with our clients in mind. We are always looking for new and innovative ways to help grow your businesses and solve complex issues.

John F. Herber Jr., CPA, CGMA Managing Partner

Pleasant reading,

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