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SUMMARY:2026 Employee Law Changes: What Franchise and Restaurant Operators Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Franchise and restaurant employers are facing a series of upcoming employment law changes that will introduce new compliance\, tracking and notice requirements. Understanding these developments can help reduce risk and avoid costly missteps. \nJoin Grassi’s Franchise Services Team for a panel-style discussion hosted by Diana Mead\, Co-President of Franchise Services\, featuring Brianne Murphy\, Chair of Employment Practices at Helbraun Levey. This session will provide a high-level overview of key employment law updates and their practical impact on multi-location operators. \nKey Topics Include: \n\nUpcoming changes to earned sick and safe time requirements\nNew York pregnancy-related leave\, paid prenatal leave and IVF-related protections\nWage-related updates and notice/posting considerations\nTracking and compliance risks facing franchise and restaurant employers\n\nThis discussion is designed to build awareness and help operators understand what’s changing and where to focus attention.
URL:https://www.grassiadvisors.com/event/employee-law-changes-what-franchise-and-restaurant-operators-need-to-know/
CATEGORIES:Franchises
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SUMMARY:Process Improvement Through Technology: Driving Operational Effectiveness
DESCRIPTION:Technology plays an increasingly important role in how nonprofits operate and make decisions\, but effectiveness depends on how well systems\, data\, and processes work together. \nThis two-part webinar series focuses on practical\, advisory-driven strategies to strengthen operational efficiency and financial decision-making through thoughtful use of technology. Designed for nonprofit leaders and finance professionals\, the series explores real-world challenges and actionable approaches that support sustainable operations and improved workflows without unnecessary complexity. \nThis session\, Process Improvement Through Technology: Driving Operational Effectiveness\, focuses on aligning technology\, processes\, and data to reduce inefficiencies and strengthen day-to-day operations. \nThe second session\, AI in Finance: Practical Tools for Smarter Nonprofit Operations\, builds on that foundation by exploring real-world applications of AI to improve accuracy\, streamline workflows\, and accelerate reporting.
URL:https://www.grassiadvisors.com/event/process-improvement-through-technology-driving-operational-effectiveness/
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit
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LOCATION:https://www.grassiadvisors.com/event/process-improvement-through-technology-driving-operational-effectiveness/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T120000
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SUMMARY:AI in Finance: Practical Tools for Smarter Nonprofit Operations
DESCRIPTION:Technology plays an increasingly important role in how nonprofits operate and make decisions\, but effectiveness depends on how well systems\, data\, and processes work together. \nThis two-part webinar series focuses on practical\, advisory-driven strategies to strengthen operational efficiency and financial decision-making through thoughtful use of technology. Designed for nonprofit leaders and finance professionals\, the series explores real-world challenges and actionable approaches that support sustainable operations and improved workflows without unnecessary complexity. \nThis session\, AI in Finance: Practical Tools for Smarter Nonprofit Operations\, builds on that foundation by exploring real-world applications of AI to improve accuracy\, streamline workflows\, and accelerate reporting. \nThe first session\, Process Improvement Through Technology: Driving Operational Effectiveness\, focused on aligning technology\, processes\, and data to reduce inefficiencies and strengthen day-to-day operations.
URL:https://www.grassiadvisors.com/event/ai-in-finance-practical-tools-for-smarter-nonprofit-operations/
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit
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LOCATION:https://www.grassiadvisors.com/event/ai-in-finance-practical-tools-for-smarter-nonprofit-operations/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T113000
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SUMMARY:IEEPA Tariff Refunds: What Phase 1 Means for Importers and How to Prepare Without Triggering Risk
DESCRIPTION:As U.S. Customs and Border Protection continues to roll out the IEEPA tariff refund process\, importers are facing critical questions around eligibility\, timing\, compliance\, and enforcement risk. With Phase 1 underway and heightened scrutiny from Customs\, understanding how to prepare and how to avoid missteps is essential. \nJoin Grassi Partner\, Michael Violano\, and Nunzio DeFilippis\, Co‑CEO of CargoTrans\, for a timely discussion on the practical realities of the IEEPA tariff refund landscape and what importers should be doing now. \nAttendees will learn: \n\nWhat Phase 1 eligibility means for importers and which entries may qualify\nHow the 45‑day CBP review and liquidation timeline works\nCompliance pitfalls that can delay or disqualify refund claims\nWhy ACH readiness is critical to the timely receipt of refunds\nWhat CBP is scrutinizing most closely during the refund process\n\nThis session will translate recent CBP guidance into clear\, actionable next steps for Manufacturing & Distribution companies navigating tariff refunds and ongoing compliance risk
URL:https://www.grassiadvisors.com/event/ieepa-tariff-refunds-phase-1-importers-prepare-without-triggering-risk/
CATEGORIES:Manufacturing & Distribution
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LOCATION:https://www.grassiadvisors.com/event/ieepa-tariff-refunds-phase-1-importers-prepare-without-triggering-risk/
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SUMMARY:Navigating Grant Compliance: A Growing Risk Area for Nonprofits
DESCRIPTION:As grant funding grows more complex\, compliance requirements are becoming an increasingly significant risk for nonprofit organizations. \nThis session will focus on grant compliance as an emerging issue\, helping nonprofit leaders understand the financial\, operational\, and governance implications of noncompliance. Grassi’s advisors will share common compliance pitfalls\, evolving funder expectations\, documentation and reporting requirements\, and strategies to strengthen internal controls around grant management. \nAttendees will gain practical guidance on aligning financial reporting\, program tracking\, and internal processes to ensure grants withstand audit and scrutiny\, protecting funding\, reputation\, and mission sustainability.
URL:https://www.grassiadvisors.com/event/navigating-grant-compliance-a-growing-risk-area-for-nonprofits/
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit
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SUMMARY:Strengthening Nonprofit Fundraising Strategies and Infrastructure
DESCRIPTION:This interactive panel discussion brings together experienced nonprofit leaders and development executives to explore how organizations can strengthen fundraising strategy. \nThe conversation will focus on building the right infrastructure to support philanthropy\, aligning fundraising efforts more closely with mission and measurable impact\, and creating a thoughtful donor engagement framework that supports informed decision-making. Panelists will share practical perspectives on setting effective ask strategies\, improving financial transparency\, and communicating impact with clarity and confidence. \nAttendees will leave with actionable ideas to elevate philanthropy from a transactional activity to a strategic\, mission-driven function that supports sustainable growth. \nPanelists \n\n David M. Rottkamp\, Grassi Nonprofit Practice Leader (Moderator)\n Jonathan Chenkin\, Chief Development Officer\, Family Services League\n Jeff Price\, CEO\, Heisman Foundation\n Leah Wolf\, Chief Philanthropy Officer\, Jewish Federation of Southern NJ
URL:https://www.grassiadvisors.com/event/strengthening-nonprofit-fundraising-strategies-and-infrastructure/
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit
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