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R&D tax puts ‘Main Street’ in jeopardy

As members of MS Consultants, Inc. — an engineering, architectural and planning firm based in Ohio with projects throughout the USA — we’ve watched our work transform from blueprints to…

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Opinion: R&D tax rule threatens the innovation of small businesses

The Silver State has long been known as a hotbed for businesses of all kinds, but now thanks to a seemingly small tax code change, our state’s small businesses face…

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Tax code change a threat

Ahead of the 2024 election, President Biden has made it clear that infrastructure is one of his administration’s top priorities, signing several major pieces of legislation, including bipartisan laws to…

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Letter to USCIS on the NPRM on the Modernization of the H1-B Visa Program

 Dear Director Jaddou:  The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) – the national voice of America’s engineering industry – would like to share our comments on the notice of proposed…

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Fair and Balanced: The Role of Private Equity in Engineering Firms (December 13, 2023)

Over the last 7 years, private equity investment in engineering firms has grown significantly creating additional options for firm ownership transition and capitalization, while also impacting valuations and M&A strategies.…

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Congressional action on R&D rules will protect Arizona jobs, innovation

As the head of the American Council of Engineering Companies of Arizona, I represent the collective voice of a sector integral to our state’s growth and development. Arizona’s engineers and…

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The innovation of Montana’s engineering firms is at risk

From the breathtaking expanse of Glacier National Park to the community fabric of Bozeman and Billings, Montana’s engineering firms play a vital role in building and maintaining our roads, ensuring…

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ACEC Research Institute Releases First-Ever Diversity Roadmap

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, the ACEC Research Institute released its first-ever Diversity Roadmap presenting the state of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEI&B) in the engineering industry and identifying opportunities for improvement…

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College of Fellows Welcome

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Letter to Speaker Johnson on End of Year Tax Changes

A letter signed by 146 House Republicans urging Speaker Johnson to pass tax changes, including a fix to the R&D amortization issue.

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