Around the Firm: September 2019
Team members from across the firm have been busy giving back to their communities, serving their clients and working to make our Firm the best that it can be! Here’s a snapshot of just a few of the things that Warren Averett team members have been up to around the Firm in September.
Atlanta Best Places to Work
The Atlanta Business Chronicle recently recognized our Firm as one of the best places to work in Atlanta! Warren Averett was the only accounting firm in Atlanta to make the list! Learn more about the list and our ranking here.
Huntsville and Birmingham Team Members Present at Mompreneur Event
Team members from our Firm’s Huntsville and Birmingham offices gave a presentation, along with representatives of Maynard Cooper, to a group of mothers who own businesses at an event called Mompreneur. Our team weighed in about how to effectively start and grow a business in the most tax effective way possible. Thanks to all who helped make this a great event!
Montgomery Office Team Members Volunteer at the Zoo
Team members from the Montgomery office volunteered at the Montgomery Zoo’s Serve Day in September! This was a single day event in which volunteer groups joined forces to accomplish several tasks, including landscaping, raking leaves and preparing the Zoo for upcoming events. Thanks to each of our team members in Montgomery who participated in supporting this great organization!
Tampa Team Supports Small Businesses
Team members at our Firm’s Tampa office attended the Small Business of the Year Awards hosted by the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce! Our Tampa Office Managing Member, Richard Huckaby, even served as one of the judges. Congratulations to all of the finalists and winners for their contributions to the Tampa business community!
Montgomery team went to Alabama State University Presidential Gala
Some of our Montgomery auditors sported their black tie attire and attended the Alabama State University Presidential Gala. This event celebrates the university and its academics and serves as a fundraiser for ASU’s strategic and student-focused initiatives. Thanks to these team members for supporting the future of Alabama State University!
Fort Walton Beach and Destin Offices Attend Days of Caring
Team members from Warren Averett’s Fort Walton Beach and Destin offices attended the United Way of the Emerald Coast’s Days of Caring volunteer event.
As part of the event, our team volunteered at the Shelter House, a domestic and sexual abuse shelter in Fort Walton Beach, by doing yard work and working on the shelter’s children’s area. Team members in the Firm’s Destin office also participated in the Day of Caring by volunteering at Destin Elementary School with landscaping and yard work as well! Thanks to our Fort Walton Beach and Destin crews for sharing their success and for supporting these fantastic organizations!
Tampa Hosts Cyber-Awareness Event
Warren Averett’s Tampa office location hosted a roundtable for local nonprofits to convene and discuss the importance of creating a cyber-awareness culture for their organizations. Our Firm’s own cybersecurity experts lead the presentation and shared valuable information. Thanks to all who attended and met to discuss this important topic!
Montgomery Team Participates in Golf Tournament
A few of our finest golfers in the Firm’s Montgomery office location participated in the Troy University 2019 Chancellor’s Invitational Golf Tournament, which benefitted the John W. Schmidt Student Ministries and Troy University’s Athletic Ministries. Warren Averett even sponsored one of the holes!
Pensacola Hosts Shrimp Boil Just for Fun
Warren Averett’s Pensacola office location hosted its third annual shrimp boil at Pensacola Beach. This event is always a fun day for our Pensacola team to relax, play games, swim and strengthen relationships with their team members. Thanks to Joseph McNair for cooking the shrimp for the team!
Offices Participate in Meet the Firms
A team members from across the Firm participated in Meet the Firms events across the Southeast. Warren Averett was present at events at the University of West Florida, Georgia Southern University, the University of South Florida and Auburn University Montgomery. Some of our team members even attended the Diversity in Accounting Student Conference hosted by the Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants! These events provided our team with the opportunity to build relationships, connect with students and introduce them to Warren Averett.
Team Members in Montgomery Attend Manufacturing Facility Opening
Team members from Warren Averett’s Montgomery office location attended the grand opening of a solar module manufacturing facility—the largest one in the Western hemisphere! Our team is proud to support organizations that make strides in their respective industries, and this was a very exciting event to attend!
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