Upcoming Events
Varnum's Alumni Reception
Stay tuned for more information about Varnum's Alumni Reception.
Date: Thursday, October 16, 2008
Start Time: 5:00 PM
End Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Bridgewater Place - Main Lobby, 333 Bridge St., Grand Rapids, Michigan
Varnum's 4th Annual Tax Seminar
Mark your calendars for Varnum's 4th Annual Tax Seminar.
Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: The Inn at St. John's, 44045 Five Mile Road, Plymouth, Michigan
Previous Events
MWTA Ethic Conference - Grand Rapids, Michigan
Varnum attorney Paul L.B. McKenney will be a featured speaker at the Michigan Women's Tax Association's 2008 Ethics Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Paul will be presenting, "Should You Sign that Return?", exploring issues with preparer standards.
This conference qualifies for three (3) hours of Ethics CPE credit time.
To register, visit www.michiganwomentax.org.
Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Thomas M. Cooley Law School
111 Commerce Ave. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Competitive Opportunities to Buy & Sell Renewable Energy
Energy Michigan Presents
Competitive Opportunities to
Buy & Sell Renewable Energy
Date: Tuesday, June 03, 2008
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 1:30 PM
Location: Holiday Inn South
6820 S. Cedar
Lansing, MI
Cost:
Free to all Energy Michigan members; $115 for non-members.
MPSC, government and Attorney General employees - $15.
Contact Monica Robinson at 517/482-6237 or
mrrobinson@varnumlaw.com by May 29 to register.
MWTA Ethics Conference - Novi, Michigan
Varnum attorney Paul L.B. McKenney will be a featured speaker at the Michigan Women's Tax Association's 2008 Ethics Conference in Novi, Michigan.
Paul will be presenting, "Should You Sign that Return?", exploring issues with preparer standards.
To register, visit www.michiganwomentax.camp7.org
Date: Thursday, May 22, 2008
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Walsh College - Novi Campus
New Updates to Business Taxes
Varnum attorney Jack Van Coevering presents at this cutting-edge seminar that provides you with helpful information on Michigan's business taxes. You'll gain a clear understanding of the two components of the Michigan business taxes - the modified gross receipts tax and the business income tax.
Jack will be presented at various locations around Michigan:
April 24 - Grand Rapids
April 25 - Lansing
April 29 - Dearborn
April 30 - Troy
To register, visit www.lorman.com
Date: Thursday, April 24, 2008
Varnum's 3rd Annual Water Law Seminar
Join us for Varnum's 3rd Annual Current Issues in Michigan Water Law Seminar. You'll hear about the latest developments in Michigan Water Law from experienced attorneys and technical experts.
Presenters include environmental experts and Varnum environmental attorneys with a depth of experience in water resource issues. The seminar includes presentations on regional water policy, wetlands, stormwater, mineral resource management and water issues in bio-fuels.
Date: Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
1000 East Beltline NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
The Michigan Business Tax - A Work in Progress
The new Michigan Business Tax (MBT), effective January 1, 2008, significantly changes the way businesses are taxed in Michigan. Additional modifications passed at the end of 2007 mean more details for your company to consider.
The Michigan Manufacturers Association invites you to learn about the new MBT, how the repeal of the extended services tax in December 2007 caused modification of MBT, and how the tax will impact your company.
Varnum attorneys Tom Kenny, John Neberle, and Jack Van Coevering, and Varnum CPA John Ray will be the featured speakers.
For more information, click here.
Date: Friday, February 08, 2008
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Madonna University, 36600 Schoolcraft Rd., Livonia, Michigan
OESA's New Domestic Business: Getting the Fundamentals Right
Varnum attorney Richard Hooker presents at the Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA) conference, "New Domestic Business: Getting the Fundamentals Right." This program focuses on business methodology to help suppliers understand how to gain and grow business with Japaneses OEMs and their suppliers.
For more information and to register, visit: www.oesa.org/events
Date: Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Start Time: 7:30 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Hotel Baronette, 27790 Novi Rd., Novi, Mich.
An Evening with the Michigan Women's Tax Association
Varnum will host the members of the Michigan Women's Tax Conference on January 24. Enjoy an evening of networking while taking in the views of downtown Grand Rapids from Varnum's 17th floor.
To register, visit www.michiganwomentax.org.
Date: Thursday, January 24, 2008
Start Time: 4:30 PM
End Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Varnum, Riddering, Schmidt & Howlett LLP
Bridgewater Place
333 Bridge St. NW
17th Floor
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49501
Inforum Life Sciences Dinner: Repositioning West Michigan for the Future
Grand Rapids is reinventing itself! The Michigan Street area known as "Medical Mile" is becoming a prominent center of biomedical research facilities, medical treatment, training and patient care, reflecting nearly a $1 billion investment by the area's most prominent families and medical institutions.
Presented by Birgit Klohs, President, The Right Place, and Marsha D. Rappley M.D., Dean, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Varnum is proud to sponsor this presentation on the future of life sciences in West Michigan.
To register, visit www.inforummichigan.org.
Date: Thursday, January 17, 2008
Start Time: 4:45 PM
End Time: 7:30 PM
Location: GVSU Eberhard Center
301 W. Fulton Street
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
MBA@Calvin
Varnum is proud to sponsor this breakfast and networking event for young business alumni of Calvin College.
Fred P. Keller of Cascade Engineering will present, "Sustainability, Economic Development and Faith: They Do Relate."
Date: Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Start Time: 7:30 AM
End Time: 9:00 PM
Location: Prince Conference Center
Calvin College
1800 East Beltline SE
Grand Rapids, MI
49546-5951
14th Annual Whitecaps Winter Baseball Banquet
Varnum is proud to serve as underwriter of the 2008 Whitecaps Banquet. Tigers first base coach Andy Van Slyke will be the featured speaker, and outfielder Magglio Ordoņez, infielder Carlos Guillen, pitchers Jordan Tata and Zach Miner, and catcher Vance Wilson are scheduled to appear.
For more information, visit: www.whitecaps-baseball.com.
Date: Sunday, January 13, 2008
Start Time: 5:30 PM
End Time: 8:00 PM
Location: DeVos Place, Grand Rapids, Michigan