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Kalvin Grabau Keele

New study reveals challenges in wealth management industry

A recent study by McKinsey & Company underscores a looming issue within the wealth management sector: a potential short-fall of approximately 100,000 financial advisors...
The Manufacturing in America Grant initiative will provide up to $1.1 million to three eligible applicants in an effort to support small manufacturers in the SBA’s Empower to Grow Program.

Manufacturing the future: How Kirkwood is adapting higher education to serve industry and students

Manufacturing has long been a cornerstone of Iowa’s economy, and its future success depends on how well we align education with rapidly evolving industry...
roby smith

It’s time to LIFT Iowa small businesses and make communities stronger

As a small business owner, I know what it feels like to face a project and wonder, “How am I going to pay for...
PEXELS

Guest opinion: Civility isn’t about politeness — it’s about respect

In an age of political tension, social media pile-ons, and “cancel culture,” the call for civility has become a popular refrain. We hear it...

Opinion: Talk is cheap – and Iowans are paying with their lives

There are a number of variations on the colloquialism of “talk is cheap.”  Unfortunately, this phrase characterizes what our state government has done to...

Opinion: Prospect Meadows drives home economic impact

$14.9 million. That’s the amount of money Prospect Meadows brought to our region just last year in new spending, according to a recent third-party...
Startups, workforce

From crisis to catalyst: Post-COVID strategies for a resilient workforce

“Infinite-minded leaders understand that ‘best’ is not a permanent state. Instead, they strive to be ‘better.’ ‘Better’ suggests a journey of constant improvement and...
roby smith

Take control of education costs, taxes, with ISave 529

What’s the ISave 529 plan’s favorite motivational quote? “The best way to predict your future is to invest in it!” OK, OK, I know that’s...
Young professionals

Opinion: Will Iowa businesses speak up before we lose our future workforce?

Iowa made national news in February when Governor Kim Reynolds signed into law a bill that struck gender identity from the state’s civil rights...
employment scams unemployment tax

Opinion: Iowa’s flat tax ushers in a new era — it’s time to cut...

This year, Iowa taxpayers will benefit from the 3.8% flat income tax rate. The transition from a high multi-rate progressive tax to a low...

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