Gresham Ford

Yesterday’s Portland Executives Association luncheon kicked off with a warm New Member Introduction from Adrienne Hartmeier (Brown & Bigelow) for Jeffrey Ganan of KOIN TV. This was followed by a spirited Trade Talk from Bess Wills of Gresham Ford, who stepped into her "Judge Trudy" persona to represent Douglas Raab of Brownstein Rask alongside special guests Elizabeth and Brett sharing their testimonies. The program featured Helen Chang of Story Universe Media, who discussed leveraging AI-assisted authorship to build "authority equity." Helen shared her five-step system for moving from vision to a finished book, focusing on the three middle stages: telling your story, writing the drafts, and refining for originality. She also warned against "AI slop," sharing examples of why leaders must audit AI content to ensure their work remains authentic and high-quality. Ready to write your book? To start your journey from vision to published manuscript, reach out to Helen at Story Universe Media. https://lnkd.in/gYhH6SAV https://lnkd.in/gCnpKkaE

Thank you Hewitt!

Business owners, quick question: Have you talked with your accountant about Section 179 and bonus depreciation this year? We’re not tax professionals. We sell vehicles. Your accountant is the right person to tell you if you qualify. That said, many businesses rely on trucks, vans, and work vehicles every day, and year-end is often when these conversations happen. Types of businesses that commonly benefit from Section 179 vehicle purchases include: • Construction and contracting companies • Landscaping and outdoor services • Trades like plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and roofing • Delivery and logistics businesses • Real estate and property management firms • Cleaning and janitorial services • Home services and remodeling companies • Medical practices and mobile healthcare providers • Small business owners with service fleets • Entrepreneurs using vehicles primarily for business operations If a work vehicle is part of your business plan, this is a smart conversation to have before the year ends. We’re happy to help with vehicle options when and if it makes sense. Your tax professional can guide the rest. Stop by or connect with the team at Gresham Ford before year-end to explore your options.