CLS Facility Services and  Skoda Minotti invite you to a seminar on Friday, February 11th to learn how you can take advantage of the energy efficient tax deduction, which allows building owners to deduct a portion of the expenses incurred for energy efficient building expenditures.

More specifically, the presentation will cover the following: .

• Real potential to save 35%-55% on energy costs for buildings 20,000 ft2 +
• An overview of general lighting knowledge
• Information concerning government regulations on mandatory phase outs of non-energy-efficient lighting
• What lighting products need to be replaced and when
• What lighting products are available and which type should you upgrade to
• Rebate money available from the local utility companies
• Getting this accomplished without disruption to your business

We will provide attendees with an estimate of their savings through this deduction. Please bring the following items with you so we can complete this calculation:

• The square footage of your building or buildings
• The type of lighting currently in your facilities
• The name of your utility company and your rate per kWh

Speaker bios:

• David R. Walter, CPA, MBA, Manager, Skoda Minotti
  Dave is a manager with Skoda Minotti’s Real Estate and Construction Group and Tax Planning and Preparation Department.  He provides tax planning and advisory services, performs tax research for clients and serves as a business advisor helping clients on various business decisions, and specializes in tax credits affecting the real estate and construction industries and building owners.  He is also involved with National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP) and Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) 
• Phil Burne III, VP Sales and Marketing, CLS Facility Services
  Phil is an innovative strategic executive with over 25 years’ experience in both Fortune 500 and entrepreneurial endeavors. Phil has served as an officer of a Fortune 500 company as Vice President, Sales.  He has also held the positions of CEO, Executive Vice President Sales / Marketing in emerging companies, and has been involved with developing capital investments.  Phil brings a unique and creative approach to the facility management industry, with a perspective on how CLS delivers quality service to our clients.  He has been directly involved with CLS roll outs of lighting retrofit projects for several national chains, and has great experience in the lighting industry.

Timeline:

• 7:30 am: Breakfast and Meet & Greet
• 8:30-9:30 am: Presentation and Q&A