For contractors looking to grab a competitive edge in the era of COVID-19, this series is for you.
Contractors remain very much in business through these trying times, despite having to adapt to some new realities, like PPE, and dealing with employees who become infected. You have survived an unprecedented situation. Now you are looking for ways to gain a competitive advantage and become even more successful on the other side of the pandemic.
Topics include: maintaining profitability during Covid-19, navigating the potential minefield of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), and a look forward at what to expect in the industry, post-pandemic and post-Election Day.
The profit-making skills you develop from these webinars will pay dividends well past the pandemic. Reserve your New Reality seat today and set yourself up to win – now and in the future.
The webinars are free for all members of the industry.
Each event is 8-9 am. There is time for questions at the end of the webinar.
Accounting and insurance experts Steve Beppel, CPA from Avrio Solutions and Larry Cohen from BCA Insurance Group will walk you through critically important decisions regarding job costing and financial statements, assessing risks and coverages, preparing accurate surety bonds and more. Rob Curley from TD Bank, is the moderator of this 3-part series. A TD Bank Economist will take a look at what contractors can expect post-pandemic and post Election Day.
October 21, 2020, 8-9am
Moderator for this event is Rob Curley market president, TD Bank, South Jersey/Coastal New Jersey.
November 12, 2020, 8-9am
Moderator for this event is Rob Curley market president, TD Bank, South Jersey/Coastal New Jersey.
December 1, 2020, 8-9am
Moderator for this event is Rob Curley market president, TD Bank, South Jersey/Coastal New Jersey.
Steven F. Beppel, CPA, Founder and CEO, Avrio Solutions
Avrio Solutions Founder and CEO Steven Beppel, CPA, learned early on the work ethic it takes to run a business and keep it thriving at the same time. As an accountant and business owner for the past 30 years, he’s been helping his clients maintain that same balance – many of whom are still with him today. Beppel understands the challenges his clients face within the transportation and construction industries. As such, he has crafted and sustained a successful business model for how to help these clients conquer the myriad of complications that stem from running a business in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. He has assembled a team of experts who help Avrio’s clients with the intricate details of accounting, Department of Labor regulations, risk assessments, pricing, cost analysis and more.
Over the past three decades, Beppel has built a solid practice based on relationships. His goal is to help his clients meet their goals and reach their dreams – and beyond. He is a graduate of Rutgers University and a member of the New Jersey Society of CPAs and American Institute of CPAs (AICPA).
Lawrence D. Cohen, Executive Vice President and Partner, BCA Insurance Group
Lawrence Cohen has been executive vice president and a partner at BCA Insurance Group since 2012. An expert insurance services executive, Cohen has delivered well-designed and thoughtful solutions for his clients worldwide for the past 30 years. He navigates the intricacies of complex terms and policies and provides risk management advice that helps his clients reduce costs, while offering effective coverage and services. As a partner in the BCA Insurance Group, he is responsible for attracting and retaining middle market clients by taking growth initiatives, such as the recent strategic affiliation with Saratoga Benefit Services. Cohen has a proven track record of scaling up organizations. Since joining BCA, the firm has more than doubled their client base. Cohen shares his expertise serving on two boards: The Advisory Board of Stockton University School of Business and the New Jersey Carnival and Amusement Safety Board.
Rob Curley, Market President, South Jersey, TD Bank
An experienced market leader and strong finance professional with a history of working in the banking industry, Rob Curley is skilled in commercial and small business analytical skills and deal structuring, retail banking, team building, and community engagement/fundraising. As Market President, South Jersey/Coastal New Jersey for TD Bank, he is responsible for the leadership and growth of a 100 store retail bank network, retail lending, government banking, and corporate giving as well as direct management of commercial and small business lending teams throughout Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Cumberland, Salem, Monmouth, Ocean, Atlantic and Cape May Counties.
Lisa A. Post, Director of Surety, BCA Insurance Group
Lisa A. Post serves as director of BCA’s Surety Division. As the former owner and president of Post Surety Bonds, Lisa brings more than 30 years of experience in surety bond services, with a focus on the construction industry. As director, Post implements and oversees all bond services for BCA’s clients, including contract bonds, probate/court bonds, site performance bonds and commercial surety bonds. She has built and maintained a depth of strong relationships with underwriters and construction organizations. This gives her unmatched abilities to get deals done on behalf of her clients. From Fortune 2000 companies to small, emerging contractors, Post has earned their trust in spades. She is a member of the Associated Building Contractors New Jersey, Associated Construction Contractors of New Jersey, Philadelphia Surety Claims Association, the Utility & Transportation Contractors Association and other professional organizations.