Charity Ties and Business Moves
You think celebrating a decade of business is just another corporate pat on the back? Not for Cohen & Co, it ain't. Ten years after establishing offices in Detroit and Pittsburgh, this firm isn’t popping champagne—it's cutting checks to causes in the very communities that have given them so much. We’re talking $10,000 to the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy and another $10,000 to the Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh. Now that’s putting your money where your mouth is.
Connections to Local Charities
Here’s the scoop on the nonprofit side: the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy is no rookie; they’re out there revamping green spaces and parks, keeping that urban sprawl in check while giving folks somewhere to breathe. Over in Pittsburgh, the Humane Animal Rescue not only looks after furballs but runs vet clinics and wildlife rehab centers. Seems like Cohen & Co wants to make sure their impact lasts longer than just a handshake and photo op.
A Decade of Expansion and Strategy
Cohen & Co hasn’t just been sitting still for the past ten years. Nope, they've been strategically flexing their business muscles. In 2016, they walked right into Michigan’s market with the GHD CPAs and Advisors acquisition. A downtown Detroit spot popped up in 2017, and this year they scarfed up Gordon Advisors in Troy. They've planted nearly 80 people in Michigan soils, making it one of their bigger markets in the region.
"Our people have always played an important role in how we engage with the communities in which we work," quips Chris Bellamy, CEO of Cohen & Co. That mix of business savvy and community support? It's worked pretty well for them, I’d say.
Community Involvement
Detroit ain’t the only place cozied up by Cohen & Co. In the Steel City of Pittsburgh, with around 40 employees on the roll call, they’re also backing nonprofits like the American Cancer Society and Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. It's clear Cohen & Co isn't only about bean counting; they're about building trust and goodwill in the places they serve.
A Look at the Numbers
By the numbers, Cohen & Co is rising. USA TODAY dubbed them one of America’s Most Recommended Tax and Accounting Firms. They’re riding the wave with over 800 pros across the nation and slinging advice from Colorado to the Cayman Islands. They've got their hands in numerous pies—private firms, funds, multinational enterprises, you name it.
The Big Picture
So, why should any finance buff give two hoots about Cohen & Co’s charitable ways? Simple. Smart business understands the value of relationships—not just with clients but with communities. The goodwill they foster could very well bolster their brand reputation, especially in tight-knit markets. That's something other bean counters could learn from.
It ain't all about the bottom line, folks. Sometimes a little goodwill and strategically placed dollar bills can do more for an outfit than any slick marketing campaign. Here, Cohen & Co seems to know this well, and the locals in Detroit and Pittsburgh are all the better for it.
