Fall 2009 issue of Horizons

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CONTENTS

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Welcome

In Loving Memory of Jeanne Doll 2–4 RubinBrown New Hires, Promotions Awards & Announcements 5–6 Chairman’s Corner: The RubinBrown Market Advantage 7–9 General Topics: Leading the Market in Any Economy 11–12 General Topics: Charitable Giving in a Down Economy 13–16 General Topics: Gaining Market Share through the Use of a SAS 70 17–18 General Topics: Six Degrees of Separation... Maximizing Accounting’s Value within Your Organization 19–20 General Topics: Job Market Outlook: Take Advantage of Exceptional Talent 21–22 General Topics: Retirement Plan Document Training Session 23–24 Guest Feature: Jack Smith, Collaborative Strategies Inc., What Really Creates Market Advantage?

Industry News

25–26 AUTOMOTIVE 27–30 CONTRACTORS 31–32 HOME BUILDERS 33–34 HOSPITALITY & GAMING 35–36 MANUFACTURING & DISTRIBUTION 37–40 Media & Entertainment 41–46 NOT-FOR-PROFIT 47–48 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 49–52 PUBLIC SECTOR 53–55 REAL ESTATE

INFORMATION Graphic Design: Hughes

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