Lost Lives, Lost Earnings The 2016 fire in the Ghost Ship, a converted warehouse in Oakland, was a calamity. Although continuing to deny liability, the California city has reached a settlement. More than $32 million will be disbursed to the
July 14, 2020
July is National Ice Cream Month. Sunday, July 19, is National Ice Cream Day. Celebrate with some of this month’s ice cream deals, one of which includes Philadelphia; visit favorite ice cream shops in Philadelphia and New York City that are open this summer; take
June 30, 2020
The Thread Recommends Social Distancing: Hit the road this summer. Travel like a local anywhere in the United States; take a lobster roll tour of Maine; consider one of these iconic trips; and use these road trip tips from Architectural
June 16, 2020
On June 16, 1884, American’s first roller coaster started operating at Coney Island. If you feel your business has been on a roller coaster, Asterion can help. M&A in the Midst of the Pandemic HBR has analyzed how the pandemic
June 2, 2020
Hurricane season started yesterday. Will NOAA’s prediction of a busier than normal season hold true? Uncharted Territory The COVID-19 pandemic continues to alter the economic landscape. Businesses have closed or are closing in many sectors. After 80 years and four
May 19, 2020
MOUNT ST. HELENS, 40 YEARS LATER There are many opportunities to revisit the May 18, 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens. Try today’s Volcano Tuesday event from Mount St. Helens Institute. Use every tool to stabilize your business The financial
May 5, 2020
TODAY IS CINCO DE MAYO Mark the day by reading about the real history of the holiday, then try a recipe from Chipotle or Taco Bell, among others. IP Updates There may be secrets to what makes a
April 21, 2020
LOOKING AHEAD COVID – 19 has caused adverse market reactions, temporarily lowering most business valuations. This is a good time to consider your gifting and estate plans for closely held businesses. Asterion can prepare a valuation of your business for this
April 7, 2020
Tired of being in the house? Nights are the best time to go outside while maintaining proper social distancing. Tonight the full moon will be pink, and it will be the brightest of the year. April offers multiple stargazing and
March 24, 2020
Responding to Closure-Related Business Losses External Assistance Governments at the local, state and federal levels are working through plans to assist businesses impacted by covid-19 losses. Few segments of the economy remain unaffected. Although many details of assistance plans are