Finance - BBB - Trends & Landscapes - Panel Discussion
Event Details
Big Beautiful Bill - Tax Tips and Expenses Reduction - Panel Discussion & Workshop
The educational panel discussion will be from 11:00-1:30.
Lunch will be provided.
Laura Madajewski
Principal at HLB Gross Collins, P.C.
Laura is a Principal in the Audit and Assurance department and has over 19 years of public accounting experience. She has extensive experience in managing audits and in the preparation of financial statements. Laura is the firm’s Manufacturing, Distribution & Supply Chain Practice Leader. Her clients in these industries include manufacturers and wholesale distributors of consumable and non-consumable goods, including food, textiles, apparel, computer and electronics, chemicals, plastics, commercial equipment, appliances, components, wood, paper and printing. Laura is a regular presenter and published author on various topics in her specialty service areas.
Topics for discussion by HLB Gross Collins:
- Industry Economic Outlook: 2025 Performance Review and Key Trends Shaping 2026
- Strategic Tax Planning Considerations for 2026
- Tariffs and Trade Landscape: Current Conditions and Strategic Implications
Nick Emanuelo
Founder and Principal Consultant at Reignmaker Communications, LLC
Reignmaker Communications is a telecommunications and technology consulting firm based in Marietta, Georgia. With a passion for simplifying complex systems and a strong focus on delivering results, I help businesses transform telecom and technology procurement into strategic assets that drive efficiency, scalability, and long-term value.
Through Reignmaker Communications, I partner with over 300 leading service providers to offer tailored solutions across voice, data, cloud, and sustainability technologies. My consultative approach ensures that each engagement is aligned with the client’s unique goals—removing complexity and unlocking cost savings without compromising performance.
Topics for discussion by Reignmaker Communications:
- Technology Costs as a Manufacturing Expense
- Operational Resilience Through Strategic Infrastructure Planning
- Reducing Top Line Operational Expenses Beyond Labor and Materials
Brian Wages
Principal at Specialty Tax Group
As a Principal with Specialty Tax Group, Brian specializes in statutory tax credits and negotiated incentives. Brian has been in the tax credits and incentives industry since 2011, with prior experience at McMillian & Associates and Deloitte Tax.
Brian was brought onboard to lead the Research and Development Tax Credit vertical for STG, but also has a focus on the 179D Commercial Building Energy Efficient Tax Deduction, the 45L Energy Efficient Home Credit, the Georgia Retraining Tax Credit, the Georgia Jobs Tax Credit, the Georgia Investment Tax Credit, and the Federal Clean Energy Investment Tax Credit. Brian earned his bachelor's degree in Business Management from the University of Georgia. He is a member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation (IPT) where he earned his Certified Credits & Incentives Professional (CCIP).
Jack Sierk
CPA at Specialty Tax Group
Jack is a CPA specializing in federal and state Research & Development (R&D) tax credits, with more than five years of experience supporting manufacturing companies. Jack works directly with plant leaders, engineers, and operations teams to identify and document eligible activities—from process improvements to day‑to‑day technical problem‑solving—so manufacturers can claim the credits they’ve already earned. His focus is on making the R&D credit accessible, practical, and valuable for manufacturers of all sizes.
John Hanning
John is STG's Fixed Assets / Cost Segregation / Accounting Methods Principal. Over the past 20 years as a Fixed Assets specialist, John is responsible for the business development efforts for fixed asset services including new client identification, proposals, and client deliverables. He has led and executed cost recovery studies on more than 8000 facilities including; healthcare, retail, manufacturing, commercial office, multi-family, distribution, power generation, and dealerships.
Topics for discussion by Specialty Tax Group:
- Cost Segregation and the impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
- R&D Tax Credits and the impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
- Georgia Retraining and Georgia Jobs Tax Credits
PowerPoint Presentations
Laura Madajewski - CLICK TO DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION
John Hanning, Brian Wages, Jack Sierk - CLICK TO DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION
Specialty Tax Group - CLICK TO DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION
Nick Emanuelo - CLICK TO DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION
Please Note: This event is on the T-Level (Lowest floor)
GMA is pleased to provide this unique educational and networking event specifically designed to help build strategic alliances between suppliers, service providers, and manufacturers in Georgia.
Thank you to our event sponsor HLB Gross Collins!
If you have any questions, please email support@georgiamanufacturing.com.
