Dear Putnam County Business Community,

Welcome to your weekly dose of empowerment and insights from the Putnam County Business Council! We bring you the latest news, updates, and opportunities, ensuring you’re always informed about the most relevant trends in our local and New York State business landscape. Let’s continue to thrive and succeed together in our vibrant community.

Here’s to another week of growth and success!

Warm regards,

Nat Prentice

President, Putnam County Business Council
Starting a Nonprofit: Upsides, Downsides, and Alternatives.
This webinar is intended to provide information to help you make an informed decision about incorporating and applying for 501(c)(3) status. Topics covered include

(i) facts, including pros and cons, about corporations and 501(c)(3) status,

(ii) process for incorporating and applying for 501(c) (3) status,

(iii) considerations for deciding whether incorporation and 501(c)(3) status are right for you and your mission, and (iv) alternatives to incorporating and applying for 501(c)(3) status.
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Increased Regulation is Threatening Good Jobs in NYC
This summer, publicly available data in New York City showed what we have long known was coming: after a decade of government layering fees on top of taxes on top of regulations, Uber and Lyft prices…
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Penn Station gets $72 million for renovations, including new 30,000-square-foot public plaza
Penn Station on Tuesday received a $72 million federal grant for a sweeping renovation plan to boost amenities – and try to make it easier for commuters to navigate the New York City transit …
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New York, other blue states losing out to ‘vibrant’ lower-cost regions as migration trend continues, data shows
And the winner of the election is…the Sun Belt.
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Which NY cities have highest property tax rates in 2024?
Several Upstate New York cities were in the top 10 statewide.
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Home Office Tax Deduction: Work-from-Home Write-Offs
Can you claim the home office tax deduction this year?
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