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Navigating the Great Wealth Transfer
With the projected transfer of wealth to reach $124 trillion by 2048, the Great Wealth Transfer is among us, presenting both challenges and opportunities for individuals and their families. According to the latest insights, $105 trillion of this wealth will…
Remote employees impact tax considerations for businesses
In today’s digital age, remote work has become increasingly common. However, this shift brings with…

Using AI for nonprofits’ fund development work
The use of AI in the workplace remains in its infancy. Hard to believe, but…

Your bottom line depends on your brand
Here’s a hot take: the goal of marketing is not only sales. While most folks…

IowaWORKS: Leap into Inclusion Training helps create an inclusive workplace
Creating a strong workplace culture is vital in today’s competitive labor market. Employers that effectively…

Catholic higher education — an asset for Iowa and Iowans
This is a turbulent time for higher education, both nationally and here in Iowa. Students,…

Three ways to preserve your company’s legacy through succession planning
Business is booming in Iowa. Over 33,000 new businesses registered with the Iowa Secretary of…

GUEST COLUMN: Beware of fake holiday shipping emails, texts
When you order something online, you might get several emails or text messages about your…

What does the next chapter of Handicapped Development Center look like?
This is a bold question that requires forward thinking, and our entire team has worked…

Is the time approaching for your next step in life?
Starting and successfully growing a business is no small feat, but it’s when, not if…

SAL supports statewide plan for unified childcare program
Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s plan to reorganize Illinois’ early childhood programs and funding sources under a…

GUEST COLUMN: IMEG gets on board a holiday classic
Each November, magic happens in the Quad Cities. That’s when the Festival of Trees arrives…

Maximizing Success: The benefits of strategic planning with an outside facilitator
In today’s ever-evolving business landscape, strategic planning is no longer a luxury – it’s a…

Honkamp: New tax law should benefit Iowa businesses
We now have more clarity on a new law that could benefit many Iowa businesses.…

Companies can support emotional wellness in the workplace
The impact of emotional wellness on the workforce is significant. Emotional wellness is the ability…

SBA spotlights the importance of veteran-owned small businesses
In today’s ever-evolving world, the vitality of a nation’s economy is closely linked to the…





