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By Harvey Amwake, C.P.A.
The 2010 health care reform legislation established a tax credit to encourage small businesses to provide health insurance for employees. Recent surveys have shown that the majority of small companies that might qualify for the credit have failed to take it. The reasons given for ignoring the credit ranged from being unaware of it to finding the credit too complicated to compute. If your business or nonprofit organization might be eligible, perhaps you should take another look at the requirements and be sure you’re taking advantage of this tax break. If you qualify, you can use this tax credit to offset your federal income tax liability by up to 35 percent of the cost of health insurance premiums you pay for employees. Since this is a tax credit, not a deduction, it will reduce your tax bill dollar-for-dollar. In general, the credit is available to employers that have fewer than 25 fulltime equivalent (FTE) employees paying average annual wages of less than $50,000 per employee. Eligibility is based partially on FTEs, not the number of employees; therefore, an employer with fewer than 50 half-time workers could qualify for the credit. Tax-exempt organizations can use the credit to offset payroll tax liability (up to 25 percent of qualified premiums paid). For assistance in determining eligibility for this tax credit and in doing the calculations to obtain the credit, talk to your financial adviser or contact our office. If you qualified but did not take the credit in prior years, filing an amended tax return may be a good idea. This article is for general information only and does not constitute financial advice. If you have any questions about financial matters, consult a professional tax adviser. Harvey Amwake, CPA, is a tax and small business consultant with the accounting firm of Arthur Spoon & Company, Ltd., at 1130 E. Missouri Ave., Suite 820. He can be reached at 602-264-6500 or by e-mail at Harvey@ArthurSpoon.com.
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The Arizona American Italian Club (AAIC) is one of the sponsors for The Race 2 Cure Diabetes 5k run or walk on Saturday, Nov. 18, at Victory Lane Sports Park/Adobe Dam Regional Park, 23280 N. 43rd Ave. The 5K run begins at 9 a.m., followed by the 5K walk at 9:05 a.m. and the 1 Mile Kids Run at 10 a.m. On-site registration available. Join members of the AAIC in the race or just to cheer them on. Proceeds benefit the American Diabetes association. For more information, visit http://www.race2curediabetes.com/.
Locals are finalists for ATHENA Awards The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce has announced the 11 women chosen as finalists for its annual ATHENA Awards. Among them are several women from the North Central Phoenix community, including Private Sector Finalists Kelly Barr, senior director of Environmental Management Policy & Compliance, Salt River Project; Deborah Bateman, executive vice president, director of Wealth Strategies, National Bank of Arizona; and Anne McNamara, dean and professor of Nursing, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Grand Canyon University. North Central resident Carlene Lowry, a partner with Snell & Wilmer L.L.P., was named a finalist for the ATHENA Young Professional Award. Named after the Greek goddess of wisdom, the ATHENA Awards honor women who strive toward the highest levels of professional accomplishments, excel in their chosen field, and have devoted time and energy to their community. Nominees are judged on leadership and achievement, community service, and support for the professional development and mentorship of women. Three ATHENA Award recipients will be announced at the Chamber’s 25th- Annual ATHENA Awards luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, at the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa, 2400 E. Missouri Ave. Registration for this event closes 5 p.m.
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Friday, Oct. 19. Tickets are $65 for Chamber members and $75 for nonmembers. To register visit www.phoenix chamber.com/athena2012; for questions, call 602-495-2182.
Business group hosts Chief Garcia The North Mountain Business Alliance (NMBA) hosts Phoenix Police Chief Daniel Garcia at a public meeting set for 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25 at the SSC Boring Building, 1951 W. North Lane. Garcia is expected to provide his outlook on the current status of the Phoenix Police Department, including the areas of weakness that need to be improved and areas of strength that he plans to build upon. He also is expected to discuss his personal vision of what a great police department includes based on his many years in law enforcement in the state of Texas. The North Mountain Business Alliance was formed in August 2011 by businesses and other concerned stakeholders in the area around 19th and Peoria avenues who were opposed to potential medical marijuana facilities opening in some of the community’s industrial-zoned areas. Since that time, the group has been active in protecting the area as well as providing important information to existing and incoming businesses about the community. To RSVP for this program or for more information, e-mail Marcia@ sscboring.com or call 602-997-6164.
CoreBalance Studio holds grand opening CoreBalance Studio, which recently opened at 3240 E. Camelback Road, hosts a grand opening event from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 19. The goal at CoreBalance Studio is to deliver a personalized fitness experience that will produce results and keep you engaged, with Real Ryder bikes, a yoga and barre studio, and experienced instructors. For new customers at CoreBalance, choose a class from three disciplines (yoga, spin, and barre fusion/core fusion), and your first class is free. The grand opening event is open to the public. For more information, call 602-956-1619 or visit www.core balancestudio.com.
Online marketplace opens for used wedding gowns Women typically splurge on a beautiful—and very pricey—wedding gown, only to wear it once for a few hours. TK Newman and Katie Rock knew that there must be a better way. On Oct. 1, Newman and Rock will unveil Hustle Your Bustle (HYB), an online bridal marketplace where women can sell their upscale or vintage wedding dresses, recouping funds and closet space, and brides can find deals on designer wedding gowns. HYB is the only website that focuses on the sale of high-end wedding dresses and enables users to pay on-site, making shopping for or selling a highplease see BUSTLE on page 22
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Martial arts studio and keepsake boutique find long-term success in the local economy Welcome to my fourth article for this monthly column, which honors North Central businesses that have been around for at least 20 years. I am a true believer in spending our money locally and we have some of the Valley's finest retailers as well as restaurants in our neck of the woods. If you know of any of our area businesses that have been around for at least 20 years, please email
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More than 26 years ago, life-long North Central resident Master David Karstadt had a vision of creating a martial arts school where Valley residents could not only strengthen themselves physically but also develop themselves mentally. In May 1986, this seventh-degree black belt fulfilled that dream by opening Arizona Kicks. Since then, it has become one of the longest running and most successful Taekwon-Do schools in the Valley, with Karstadt training five World Champions as coach of the U.S. Taekwon-Do Team. Karstadt has created a school community where members get in great shape by learning to punch, kick and defend themselves in the tradition of the International Taekwon-Do Federation. Students also learn character development and leadership skills. “A Black Belt is more than being able to defend yourself,� Karstadt says. “It’s about being a leader and someone who makes a difference in your family and your community.� He has modeled that spirit for his students through his fundraising work for Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Fresh Start Women’s Center and the Desert Mission Food Bank via his annual “Kick-A-Thon,� which feeds more than 100 families each year at Thanksgiving. Karstadt also has been featured on Sonoran Living, EVB Live and Phoenix Suns Halftime shows, to name a few. Arizona Kicks is located at 531 E. Bethany Home Road. Call 602-264-2300 for more information.
Floral Keepsakes has been in North Central Phoenix since 1988. Owner Lisa Conti, a North Central resident, says, "I am so fortunate to be doing something I love in a location that I love. It's nice to see the same customers over the years; many of them live in North Central." Floral Keepsakes is a one-of-a-kind boutique that specializes in freeze-dried flower preservation and keepsake framing. They can preserve and display your flowers from a wedding, memorial, anniversary, baby shower and any other special occasion. They also offer wedding gown cleaning and heir looming services. Their designers create beautiful custom permanent designs. Floral Keepsakes offers a stunning selection of quality preserved and silk flowers. "You can choose one of our already made designs or one of our designers can help you select a container (or you can bring in your own) and the right flowers that will work with your dĂŠcor," Conti says. They also carry unique gifts such as wind chimes, birds, enamel and crystal photo frames, decorative crosses, French lavender potpourri bar, hostess gifts, seasonal items and much more! Floral Keepsakes, located at 5202 North 7th Street, invites you to stop by Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please visit them at www.facebook.com/FloralKeepsakesBoutique and www.floralkeepsakes.com. Bliss Gifts & DĂŠcor, Diving Wedding Designs, INVU Photography and Lorenzo's Salon also are in the building.
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New additions at Kinesphere Kinesphere Pilates currently is hosting authorized Gyrotonic and Gyrokinesis Master Trainer Adriana Thompson of San Francisco for Teacher Training on specialized equipment and Gyrokinesis. Thompson is one of only a dozen authorized instructors of this unique system who travel worldwide to certify new teachers. In addition, Kinesphere now offers the services of an on-site massage therapist, Massage by Penny. Penny Alvarez specializes in medical, orthopedic, deep
tissue and therapeutic massage, as well as craniosacral therapy (CST) and detox wraps. She is available Tuesday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Kinesphere welcomes visitors to check out its newly expanded area, with the addition of 1,400 square feet of equipment and movement space. The boutique also has been enlarged and continues to add new items to assist you in your home and studio practice. Kinesphere is located at 711 E. Missouri Ave. Call 602-532-3111 or email info@kinesphere-studio.com for more information.
And She Was taps the rocker girl in us all A locally owned business has moved into the increasingly high-profile Squaw Peak Plaza shopping center located at the southeast corner of 16th Street and Glendale Ave. Adding to the mix of diverse services and trendy eateries is the new And She Was Boutique, featuring hip, rockinspired clothing specializing in the latest designs from New York to L.A. Owner Lianne Lehrman, who
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New auto dealership is ‘Just Nice’ for you Just Nice Cars, a pre-owned auto dealership on Camelback Road and 10th Street, is locally owned and operated by Central Phoenix residents.
With 35 years’ experience in the automobile business in Arizona, Theresa Elder, general manager, believes in shopping where you live and serving the local community. An Arizona native, Elder was pursuing her childhood dream of becoming a psychologist when she realized she thoroughly enjoyed the car business—so much so that she couldn’t completely give up the trade. Elder enjoys meeting and dealing with new people while at the same time providing them with a reliable product. “Most car dealers won’t sell their friends and neighbors cars; I do it all the time,” she points out. At Just Nice Cars, the motto is, “We only sell nice cars!” Most vehicles on the lot sell for less than $10,000; all trade-ins will be considered. For more information, call 602568-2001 between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday or visit www.justnicecars.net.
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