TrueNorth Companies

USA TODAY recognizes TrueNorth as top workplace
TrueNorth Companies, L.C. has been recognized as a 2025 USA TODAY Top Workplaces winner and received national Top Workplaces Culture Excellence awards in four categories, the company announced Tuesday in a news release. The Top Workplaces awards honor organizations with…
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…
Introducing 2019’s Best of the Corridor (Parts 1&2)
For many of our readers, it’s a badge of honor to know who’s the best…

Best Business Insurance and Business Leader: TrueNorth Companies
MULTIPLE TIMES ON LIST TrueNorth CEO Duane Smith, repeat winner of the Best Business Leader…
