PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release Friday, November 20, 2009

Contact: Noel LaBine 763-477-3086

Wright County holds seminar on Tax Planning in Albertville presented by LarsonAllen.

The Wright County Economic Development Partnership held a noon Luncheon Seminar at the Albertville City Hall on Thursday, November 12th. The presenter was Leo Miller of the St. Cloud Larson Allen office. Leo Miller is a certified public accountant, who gave some updates in the tax law and items businesses should keep in mind as they plan for the upcoming tax season. Extensions to the energy efficiency tax credits and other updates were also shared. For instance, the first time home buyers tax credit has been extended until July 2010. Also, second time home buyers could be eligible for a lesser tax credit also.

This event was sponsored by Larson Allen, the largest accounting firm in the region. The Wright County Partnership's Noon Luncheon Seminars are a great place to network with community leaders from Wright County and get first-hand information about various development activities. The discussions held at these events have been very valuable to developers, city representatives, and others.

The Partnership exists to enhance the business climate of Wright County and to help create more jobs in Wright County . The strategies the Partnership uses to achieve its mission include being an information resource and finding technical assistance; aiding business development, providing financing resources, and providing business information and training through seminars and workshops. Also, the Partnership markets Wright County to business site locators, and maintains an excellent website, which includes a listing of commercial and industrial property available in Wright County (see www.wrightpartnership.org ). The Partnership also assists with Workforce Development and has gathered economic statistical information, which is available on its website.