CPA Firm Receives “All Star” Recognition From INSIDE Public Accounting
The CPA firm of Caler, Donten, Levine, Cohen, Porter & Veil, P.A. (CDL) has made the “2019 All-Stars in Niche Specialization” list in the January 2020 edition of INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA). CDL was recognized for being one of the top five CPA firms in the nation for deriving a high percentage of revenue from the specialty practice area of High Net Worth Clients. “We are extremely proud of our tax services, and particularly to be recognized for our work with High Net Worth Clients and
Local Coffee Table Book Reveals Palm Beach County’s Love of Music
StarGroup Books, a locally based book production company, has released a hardcover coffee table book, entitled, Music & Memories: Palm Beach County 2020. The company solicited feedback from “community voices” late last year and received submissions from Palm Beach County residents and local music professionals in the form of thoughts, anecdotes, and insights, which are featured in the book and document the uniquely personal yet universal power of music. Music-related imagery is interspersed with the
Jones Foster Launches New Community Program
Jones Foster Impact, a firmwide community program, was announced this week by the Board of Directors. Jones Foster Impact will offer all employees a platform to collaborate, engage, and collectively impact the community through efforts designed to support local charitable organizations. Board Member and Litigation Shareholder, Theo Kypreos, expects that many positive outcomes will result from this initiative. “I am personally very excited about Jones Foster Impact. For almost a century, our Firm and
Lauren Whetstone Appointed to the Palm Beach County Criminal Justice Commission
WEST PALM BEACH – Jan. 15, 2020 – Lauren R. Whetstone, a shareholder in the West Palm Beach office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A., has been appointed to the Palm Beach County Criminal Justice Commission (CJC). The CJC consists of 21 public sector members, 10 private sector business leaders representing the Economic Council of Palm Beach County, and one clergy member. Whetstone was appointed by the Economic Council of Palm Beach County, Inc. and approved by the Board of Palm Beach County
CPA Firm Caler, Donten, Levine et al Expands into New Office on the Treasure CoastNews Release: 12/17/2019
West Palm Beach, FL – The certified public accounting firm of Caler, Donten, Levine, Cohen, Porter & Veil, P.A. (CDL) announces the expansion of their office in Martin County. The new office will be located at 759 SW Federal Highway, Suite 301 in the Royal Palm Financial Center in Stuart. CDL’s main office is in downtown West Palm Beach on Flagler Drive. Tax Shareholders Thomas Pence and Martin Woods, and Senior Tax Manager Patrick Mangan will lead the team at the new Stuart location. Additional
Upcoming Music & Memories: Palm Beach County Book to Include Foreword by Philanthropist and Arts Patron, Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr.
Photo: (L-R) Don McClintock, Brenda Star, Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr.West Palm Beach, November 11, 2019 – West Palm Beach-based philanthropist and Arts patron, Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr., will contribute his thoughts on the significance of music and its impact on the community, in an upcoming coffee table book being produced by StarGroup Books, entitled, Music & Memories: Palm Beach County. Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. is one of the most prominent and notable patrons of the Arts in Palm Beach County. In
Grasford Smith Installed as 2019 President of the Virgil Hawkins Florida Chapter National Bar Association
Grasford Smith, Litigation & Dispute Resolution Shareholder at Jones Foster, was sworn in as the 2019 President of the Virgil Hawkins Florida Chapter National Bar Association (VHFCNBA). He has been actively involved in the organization for the past two years, initially serving as Vice President. The VHFCNBA has been a driving force in advocating for important issues such as ensuring equal access to the justice system and increasing economic parity for marginalized members of our community.
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Jones Foster Teams Up with the American Heart Association’s CycleNation Campaign
Jones Foster is proud to have served as a local sponsor of the American Heart Association (AHA) CycleNation event, a high-energy road and stationary cycling movement to create awareness and raise funds to stop the cycle of stroke and heart disease. Two teams of four cyclists each represented Jones Foster at CycleBar Palm Beach Gardens during the 2-hour rally-style event on May 23. The event sponsors and community efforts raised a total of $170,000. Both road and stationary cycling events are taking
Grasford W. Smith Re-Elected to the Palm Beach County Bar Association’s Board of Directors
Jones Foster is proud to announce that Grasford W. Smithhas been re-elected to the Palm Beach County Bar Association’s (PBCBA) Board of Directors for a 2-year term. This is Grasford’s third term as a Board Member of the PBCBA. He has also served as Past Chairman of the Transactional Committee and Past Co-Chair of the Diversity Committee. Founded in 1922, the PBCBA’s mission is to serve its members, foster professionalism, and enhance the public’s understanding and awareness of the legal system, while
Emily Snider Appointed to Advisory Board of Impact The Palm Beaches
Jones Foster is proud to announce that Emily A. Snider has been appointed to the Advisory Board of Impact The Palm Beaches, serving as Vice Chair of the Grants Committee. The organization was founded in 2015 as an Impact 100 group, designed to leverage the power of collaborative and highly focused professional women to effect social change in the community. Members of the organization commit to raising a minimum annual investment of $100,000, to be distributed as a grant to a selected non-profit based in
Peter A. Sachs Appointed to Board of Directors for Local Non-Profit, Alzheimer’s Community Care
West Palm Beach, Florida – Jones Foster is proud to announce that Firm Board Member and Litigation & Dispute Resolutions Shareholder Peter A. Sachs has been appointed to the Board of Directors for Alzheimer’s Community Care. The organization was founded in 1996 by a group of local residents in Florida and is dedicated to promoting and providing community-based, family-centered care for patients and their caregivers living with neurocognitive disorders. The guiding values of the Alzheimer’s Community
Kelly Gardner Joins ‘Raise the Bar’ Committee for Non-Profit, Women’s Foundation of Florida
Jones Foster is proud to announce that Kelly A. Gardner has been selected to join the 2019 ‘Raise the Bar’ committee of the Women’s Foundation of Florida. The organization was founded in 2007 to service Palm Beach County, but has expanded to areas throughout the state of Florida. Its mission is to empower women and girls to become leaders by investing in tailored programs geared towards nurturing leadership skills and positively impacting their economic, political, and social status. Spearheaded by
Mayor Jeri Muoio Unveils New Book to Promote the City of West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach Mayor Jeri Muoio unveiled the city’s new signature book, West Palm Beach: A City on the Move, at a book launch event held Tuesday afternoon at the Mandel Public Library in West Palm Beach. Chris Murray, Director of the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach introduced the Mayor, who addressed the crowd, “It’s a wonderful representation of the vibrant, exciting nature of our city. It’s the people who live and work here that make the city great, and that’s what we wanted to capture in
History and Legacy Book by The Society of the Four Arts Wins Indie Book Award
THE SOCIETY OF THE FOUR ARTS: History and Legacy book has been chosen as a Finalist by the 2018 Next Generation Indie Book Awards. The Society of the Four Arts, a non-profit cultural organization located on Palm Beach, released the book earlier this year to celebrate its 80th Anniversary and document its noteworthy history. West Palm Beach marketing and publishing company, StarGroup International, worked with the organization’s executives to produce the award-winning book. As the largest
