The COVID-19 pandemic has employers wondering what to do with office space. Should they consider buying or leasing new space or remodel what they already have? What about downsizing to prepare for continued remote work? Every CEO and CFO has a different situation and every company has a unique culture, but they're all asking, "What now?" Join this free webinar and hear from guest Tina Hoye, real estate broker and principal of NTH, who will apply her expertise in negotiating leases and managing design and construction for the commercial and nonprofit property market. Have your questions ready!

As President and Principal of NTH, Tina has more than 30 years of experience in the Twin Cities real estate market, serving clients from small nonprofits to large corporations. Recent clients include Ecolab, HealthPartners, and the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra.

Qualified Transportation Benefits, also known as Commuter Benefits, are designed to help employees reduce their costs of commuting. How does this section of the IRS tax code affect employees involved in last spring's rapid rush to telework? Can they write off expenses for their new home offices? Are there any additional savings for their employers? Ed Sturm and Tammie Eichmann from Deloitte will illuminate in plain English the 2020 updates to the federal tax code for employer-sponsored transit, vanpool, biking, and parking benefits. They will also give a refresher on what is deductible and what is taxable in Section 132(f) of the IRS tax code.

Ed is the National Service Line Leader for Deloitte's Meals & Entertainment Tax Services Practice (M&E). He leads a team of 21 people working exclusively on all tax aspects of travel, meals and entertainment. He has been with Deloitte for 27 years, including 18 years in M&E. 

Tammie Eichmann | Deloitte

Move Minneapolis welcomed Wipfli Financial Advisors to their beautiful new offices in Fifth Street Towers by hosting a virtual transportation benefits Lunch & Learn for their 185 employees. Outreach Director Becky Alper and Outreach Specialist Alex Burns demonstrated fast, affordable, sustainable commuting options and followed up with a Q & A session. Wipfli employees also received personalized trip plan recommendations for commuting to downtown from across the metro region. We look forward to welcoming Wipfli staff downtown in November.

Washington County in collaboration with Ramsey County, Hennepin County, MnDOT, and the Metropolitan Council is leading a transit feasibility study along Hwy 36 between Stillwater and Minneapolis. This study aims to analyze the growing transit needs within the Hwy 36 corridor. If you would like to learn more or request a presentation please reach out to Emily at Washington County emily.jorgensen@co.washington.mn.us.

Support is provided by a federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) grant in partnership with the United States Department of Transportation, the Metropolitan Council, the City of Minneapolis, MnDOT, Hennepin County, and the downtown community.