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Goering Center Newsletter
We provide members of the media and the general public with relevant, complete and timely information about our mission, member services and the impact we are making in the region. Hear from our region’s thought leaders and learn about our members and volunteers.
The Power of Connection and Economic Impact
After a year that forced many of us to disconnect physically from people and processes we likely took for granted, it might seem odd that I want to celebrate connection.
But connection lies at the heart of family and private businesses. There are, of course, the familial and familiar ties that the business owners have to each other. And then there are the intimate and consequential ties that these businesses form with the communities that helped give rise to them.
On February 7, 2021, the Goering Center lost its founder and friend John Goering. Those who knew him miss him terribly, and those who never met him wish they had. We are proud and bolstered to continue his legacy as tributes and fond memories pour in, and we would like to share his joy, his wisdom and his profound kidness with you as well.
April 8, 2021
Cyber threats and insurance have become a ubiquitous business issue. Insurance is intended as a vehicle to transfer catastrophic risk to carriers contractually in consideration for premium dollars. There is no coverage area where the risks evolve more rapidly than cyber, and so the insurance must evolve with it.
April 8, 2021
With Nacha rule changes coming in 2021, along with new treasury solutions that are advancing and adapting to a world with more ACH transactions, it’s important to understand how to follow them and mitigate fraud.
April 8, 2021
Now is a good time to review personal and family estate planning. Many new opportunities are developing considering the rising optimism with the broader economy, the new administration, and the new Congress. Although the future remains uncertain, there are many things that can be done in the present to protect the interests of your loved ones and yourself.
April 8, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced businesses to adjust the way they operate. We now meet virtually, find new ways to engage with our employees, and rethink the way we do business. It has been a year of transition as our companies are adapting to a new normal, and it is the perfect time to unlock and discover new value opportunities in your organization.
March 11, 2021
Have you ever needed a safe space to communicate the adversity you face while managing a small business? Are you able to seek new perspectives from likeminded peers? The Goering Center Roundtables offer peer-to-peer exchange in a judgment-free space and foster a community of support between business owners and executives in the Greater Cincinnati region.
March 11, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted lives and businesses in many ways. Fortunately the business of commercial real estate, construction and development has continued to do well in these unprecedented times.
March 11, 2021
Ohio General Assembly recently passed Enact Ohio Revised Limited Liability Company Act. This legislation modernizes Ohio limited liability company law. Notable changes shared here.
March 11, 2021
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, private businesses will likely need capital more than ever. However, access to funding is becoming more complicated. Private boards may want to consider direct capital alternatives that align with their purpose, but first they should assess whether they are "direct capital ready."
February 11, 2021
Succession planning probably isn’t high on your priority list. But it’s critical to think about the long-term future of your business — including after you have handed the leadership reins over to someone else.
February 11, 2021
For many small and family-owned business owners, the term “estate planning” is limited to the tax-efficient transition of wealth from one generation to another. However, the same tools used to transition wealth can also be used to transition the ownership and operation of the family-owned business itself.
February 11, 2021
In late 2019, Congress enacted the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (“SECURE”) Act, which had the effect of eliminating the popular “stretch” feature of qualified plans and Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs). This article introduces an alternative solution known as the Charitable Remainder Trust.
February 10, 2021
Inscribed on the southeast corner of University of Cincinnati’s Carl H. Lindner College of Business is a name. A permanent tribute to a man who was said to bleed red and black. Those who knew him best described John B. Goering as a man of great value and values. A man of remarkable character, integrity, and a tremendous sense of purpose. A family man. Thoughtful, generous, and disciplined. A Bearcat forever.
