Tax Laws Take Center Stage on May 10
CSA returned to Lodi, CA on May 10th, with what has become an annual luncheon meeting at Wine & Roses. Members and guests began to arrive at noon. Ultimately, 19 people were in attendance for lunch and a seminar, “New Tax Laws,” with a warm welcome and introduction of CSA’s first STEPS (Sign Training & Education Program Series) candidate Matt Davis, Sign Designs (Modesto).
The tax laws seminar was presented by Tim Dobler, EA. Tim shared information on the new $1.5 trillion tax law, the biggest change to the tax code in a generation, and the anticipated opportunities and challenges for the sign, graphics and visual communications industry. All in attendance appreciated Tim’s insight and guidance, covering both the business and personal tax ramifications.
Following the presentation, the meeting concluded with numerous CSA updates pertaining to member programs and discounts, sign industry challenges currently being addressed, and upcoming events.
“Extremely informative” was the feedback from attendees.
About CSA Team
CSA’s Executive Director, Roy Flahive, has worked within the sign industry for more than 50 years. He served an apprenticeship in the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), owned his own sign company for almost 30 years and he is well-known and highly respected in the sign industry, having served on numerous boards, including those of the International Sign Association (ISA), San Diego Area Lighting Advisory Council, Arizona Sign Association, Western States Sign Council, San Diego Mayors Sign Code Task Force, and UL’s Industry Advisory Committee. Notably, Flahive has twice been elected President (Chairman of the Board) of CSA and has served over 30 years on that board.
Cheryl Flahive, CSA’s Director of Member Services, has worked within the sign industry for over 33 years; twenty of those years, as vice president of a sign company in southern California. She has served in various administrative roles, from finance to project management, and is dedicated to helping CSA members at all levels.
The CSA Communications Committee, made up of committed industry leaders, works in a behind the scenes capacity, to keep CSA members educated and informed.