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Made in Iowa: How a Second-Generation Family Manufacturer is Shaping the Future of Industrial Safety

In the heart of the Midwest, Grace Technologies is proving that innovation, engineering, and manufacturing excellence can flourish in Iowa. Headquartered in Davenport, the company blends cutting-edge product development with a people-first culture. Recognized as a Top Workplace in Iowa…

20/20 Vision? You Still Need to See Your Eye Doctor

We all have that one friend that brags about their 20/20 vision – they can…

Exploring the connection between COVID-19 and oral health

Dr. Jeffrey Chaffin, Chief Dental Officer for Delta Dental of Iowa, shares an update on…

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Beyond Casual Friday: Five key components of employee wellness  

How does your organization define employee wellness? Twenty years ago, casual Fridays, discounted fitness memberships,…

Why local wealth management is the future of the industry

For years, private banking has been done on a national scale. While concentrating in larger…

How dental and vision care will change – and stay the same

As the saying goes, “If we only knew then what we know now.” Looking back,…

The impact of 2020 on our eyes

People in the eye care industry have often mused about how the year 2020 would…

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Talking Shop with Your Banker: 2020

There is a chance your 2020 profits look bleak relative to previous years. If that’s…

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Preparing for open enrollment during a pandemic: Add dental/vision benefits for healthy employees

With concerns about the impact of COVID-19 top of mind for most employers right now,…

Iowa dentists resume business with new look

In the long list of routines disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, many Iowans may have…

Give ‘em a break – your eyes are working overtime on screens

During the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, Americans are spending more time on their screens than ever…

Web threats, security and what you should know

In recent years, we’ve all been witnessing a blurring of online life and real life.…

Manufacturing in China – Yea or Nay

First, let’s all agree that if your invention, OEM part, Widget – or whatever your…

IT security best practices for today’s businesses

It’s true. Technology is always changing. Sometimes, technology changes in small, incremental ways, and at…

Video conferencing solutions to streamline workplace communication

Because the face of the marketplace is changing, so are the landscapes people conduct their…

Cybersecurity checklist: Is your business at risk?

One of the top things on the minds of today’s business leaders, board members and…