January 5, 2024

As of Jan. 1, 2024, many companies are required to report beneficial ownership information to the U.S. government’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) as mandated by the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). You may be surprised by what entities qualify as a company and what individuals qualify as a beneficial owner.

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Fred Timbrook is the 2024 TIME Dealer of the Year nominee for West Virginia. On Feb. 3, 2024, he, along with 49 other dealer nominees from across the country, will be honored at the 107th annual National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. The TIME Dealer of the Year award is one of the automobile industry’s most prestigious and highly coveted honors. The award recognizes the nation’s most successful auto dealers who also demonstrate a long-standing commitment to community service.

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As we kick off 2024 and have just started the 60-day legislative session that began on January 10th, I am pleased to reflect on the significant milestones we’ve achieved together. This past year has been a year of growth, collaboration and advocacy for the automotive industry in West Virginia.