Fall 2014 issue of Horizons

RUBINBROWN NEWS

RubinBrown Opens Office in St. Louis Cortex Business District

“We work to help emerging businesses establish successful financial platforms, processes and strategies that will get them to the next level,” said Jason Mannello, CFA, vice chair of RubinBrown’s Life Sciences & Technology Services Group. “Then, down the road, we will be there to assist them with mergers and acquisitions, networking, valuations, and other consulting services as they continue to grow their businesses.” Founded in 1999, CIC is home to more than 600 companies, most of them startups. Since 1999, more than 1,400 companies have chosen CIC as their home. More than $1.8B of venture capital has been invested in companies that were headquartered at CIC. CIC@4240 represents its first expansion outside of Cambridge, Massachusetts.

RubinBrown will open an office suite in St. Louis’ new Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC@4240). Located in the CORTEX innovation district, CIC initially is home to 21 startup,

emerging and industry leading companies.

“This move is a joint initiative of our Life Sciences & Technology and Entrepreneurial Services groups,” said Steven Harris, CPA, partner-in-charge of RubinBrown’s Entrepreneurial Services Group. “We wanted to put valuable resources in the middle of this innovation center as we assist emerging companies build their businesses.”

For more information, visit: http://stl.cic.us .

RubinBrown Sponsors St. Louis Regional Chamber Arcus Awards

RubinBrown will serve as presenting sponsor for the second annual Arcus Awards on November 25, 2014. The Arcus Awards is presented to one company in each of four economic clusters that has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to advancing the St. Louis region’s global strength.

RubinBrown Manager Named St. Louis Business Journal 30 Under 30

Hannah Castellano, CPA, a manager in RubinBrown’s Assurance Services Group was named one of the St. Louis Business Journal’s 30 Under 30. Castellano serves clients in a variety of industries, including gaming, life sciences, colleges and universities, manufacturing and distribution, and not-for-profit.

RubinBrown Manager Selected to AICPA Leadership Academy

Chris Tkach, CPA, manager in RubinBrown’s Assurance Services Group, has been selected as one of 38 young CPAs to participate in the American Institute of CPA’s 6th Annual Leadership Academy. Tkach joins an exclusive group of rising stars in the accounting profession to learn strategic planning techniques and develop personal success skills for handling complex management challenges.

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