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Community Practice Feature: Invest and Share in Local Success

posted by TrueNorth Companies on Tuesday, December 31, 2024

As holiday spending hits new highs, Eastern Iowa businesses are stressing community support.

Community Practice Feature: Modeling Partnership for Nonprofit Success

posted by TrueNorth Companies on Monday, December 2, 2024

Despite a growing need for public services, many nonprofits are feeling the need to prioritize financial sustainability over investing in tools and talent to advance their mission goals. A 2023 report by the National Council of Nonprofits points to rising staff turnover and unfilled public-facing roles as major concerns, with 72% of respondents citing salary competition and 66% pointing to budget constraints as key challenges. Funding is also a concern, with 70% of nonprofits indicating that they expect charitable giving to decrease or remain flat.

Community Practice Feature: Promote Business Growth and Preserve Workforce Potential

posted by TrueNorth Companies on Tuesday, October 29, 2024

As business owners across the state anticipate another year of rising healthcare costs, many are left wondering whether their health insurance plans will help or hinder business growth.

Community Practice Feature: Our commitment to specialization

posted by TrueNorth Companies on Tuesday, October 1, 2024

All organizations carry unique risk and the construction industry is no exception. Between jobsite hazards, regulatory challenges, and exposures that vary from project to project, many construction companies struggle to find success without the proper resources and support. Despite the risk, local construction companies, Ken-Way Excavating and Twenty40 Concepts, are playing vital roles in community revitalization and expansion.

Community Practice Feature: An Integrative Approach to Business Risk

posted by TrueNorth Companies on Monday, August 26, 2024

Learn how TrueNorth works with D. C. Taylor Co. to set the bar for organizational health and safety.

Community Practice Feature: The Keys to Unlocking a Safe and Resilient Culture

posted by TrueNorth Companies on Monday, August 12, 2024

When it comes to leading a successful business, cyber security and physical safety often go hand in hand. To embrace digital resiliency and a zero-claim mindset within the workplace, it is crucial to implement a comprehensive strategy that empowers the organization to monitor progress and track outcomes. Read on to learn how TrueNorth assists area businesses with accomplishing both.

2024 Leadership Advancements

posted by TrueNorth Companies on Monday, February 12, 2024

At TrueNorth, we take pride in cultivating talent that impacts and inspires the many communities and industries we serve. This year, we are proud to feature three newly appointed executives and their instrumental role in helping TrueNorth achieve new heights and explore what's possible. These promotions took place in January as part of TrueNorth's thoughtful and deliberate approach to developing exceptional talent internally and positioning the firm for the future.

TrueNorth a Top 50 Insurance Broker

posted by TrueNorth Companies on Tuesday, January 10, 2023

We're pleased to announce that TrueNorth has been recognized as one of the top 50 largest brokers of US business by both Business Insurance and Insurance Journal.

TrueNorth is Hiring!

posted by TrueNorth Companies on Tuesday, November 15, 2022

View our recent feature by KCRG-TV9 and browse current career openings at TrueNorth!

TrueNorth Announces Tillman as President

posted by TrueNorth Companies on Monday, January 3, 2022

TrueNorth is excited to announce that Jason Smith, President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of TrueNorth Companies, has extended his title of President to Trent Tillman, Executive Vice President (EVP) of TrueNorth's transportation division. Smith will remain CEO and Tillman will take on the role of President, while also retaining his responsibilities as EVP of the transportation division.