Fall 2016 issue of Horizons

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Features

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A publication by RubinBrown LLP Fall 2016

Welcome from the Chairman & Managing Partner

RubinBrown News

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

The State of Our Economy

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St. Louis Managing Partner Frederick R. Kostecki, CPA, CGMA

Timely Reminders

Denver Managing Partner Michael T. Lewis, CFA, CGMA

Industry-Specific Articles

Denver Resident Manager Gregory P. Osborn, CPA, CGMA Kansas City Managing Partner Todd R. Pleimann, CPA, CGMA

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life sciences & technology

gaming Growth Continues Amidst Underlying Weakness 2016 experienced an 1.1% or $219.5 million increase in gaming revenues when compared to the first six months of 2015 not - for - profit Not-For-Profits Services Are Needed in Good Economic Times...and Bad Unique challenges for not-for-profit organizations due to recent economy law firms Law Firms at a Crossroads Law firms experience client pressure in demand for legal services public sector State of the Economy: A View from the Public Sector Mixed metrics, with heavy emphasis on regaining jobs in 2016

real estate Tax Credit Real Estate Developments: Legislative Update The need for affordable

What Lies Ahead in Agri-Business & Ag-Bio Increased demand places stress on supply chain, while innovations prosper

Editor Dawn M. Martin

housing reform is one issue both parties can agree upon

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Art Director Jen Chapman

private equity

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A Big Year for M&A and Private Equity The fourth quarter of 2015 boasted high in deal activity, but seemed to evaporated quickly in the first half of 2016

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healthcare Healthcare Remains Volatile Economically Transforming healthcare industry leaves the market unpredictable colleges & universities Economic Trends in Higher Education Public rhetoric focuses on increases in cost and student loan levels; economic data from the institutions’ perspectives paint a slightly different picture

Designer Brendan Coleman

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manufacturing & distribution

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The Economic State of Manufacturing & Distribution

Economic outlook remains optimistic as new ideas and concepts are developed through innovative thinking

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construction Construction is on the Rise, but Labor Issues Cause Concern Spending increases, while employment in construction-related jobs experiences shortages

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transportation & dealerships

Fast Times for Transportation Companies The industry experienced record-breaking increases in shipments, higher demand and lower energy costs

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