TrueNorth Companies
TrueNorth Companies named 2025 ‘Coolest of the Cool’ workplace
For TrueNorth Companies, the phrase “the spirit of small, the power of scale” isn’t just a mantra — it’s a business philosophy proven through sustained recognition and remarkable growth. The Cedar Rapids-based insurance brokerage earned the top honor as “Coolest…
First MainStreet Insurance acquires three Midwest agencies
First MainStreet Insurance (FMSI) has announced the addition of three new agencies to its growing…
TrueNorth recognized as a 2024 U.S. Top Workplace
Cedar-Rapids based TrueNorth Companies, a privately-held risk management and insurance brokerage firm, has been selected…
TrueNorth launches Community Practice focused on Corridor region
TrueNorth Companies, a privately-held risk management and insurance brokerage firm headquartered in Cedar Rapids, has…
TrueNorth Legacy Foundation announces grants to community organizations
The TrueNorth Legacy Foundation has completed its inaugural grant cycle and announced the distribution of…
The Corridor’s largest privately held companies: TrueNorth Companies
After tripling its revenue and personnel in the last decade, TrueNorth Companies is focusing on…
TrueNorth exceeds $1 million in its philanthropic efforts
TrueNorth Companies, L.C. exceeded $1 million in its philanthropic efforts in 2022. The risk management…
TrueNorth wins six workplace culture awards
TrueNorth Companies, L.C. has been recognized as a Top Workplace in the nation, earning six…
Corridor employers collaborate on health care, workforce solutions
More than 30 Eastern Iowa employers in the Corridor met at TrueNorth Companies headquarters in…
First MainStreet Insurance enters partnership with two new agencies
First MainStreet Insurance L.C. (FMSI), an affiliate of TrueNorth Companies L.C., has entered into partnerships…
Trent Tillman to succeed Jason Smith as TrueNorth Companies president
Trent Tillman has been named president of TrueNorth Companies in Cedar Rapids, company officials announced…
Corridor employers sorting out challenges and opportunities
“There’s an element of learning to live with some version of what COVID is,” said…
Best Business Leader: Duane Smith
BEST BUSINESS LEADER Duane Smith Executive Chairman, TrueNorth Companies 1st Runner Up: Lura McBride, President &…
Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Duane Smith
Former NFL athlete and Iowa entrepreneur Nate Kaeding talks with Duane Smith, executive chairman of…
Duane Smith is 2019’s Most Influential
TrueNorth Companies CEO Duane Smith, shown in his Cedar Rapids office, has led the company…