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Greater Iowa Credit Union (GICU) is a member-owned financial cooperative established in June 1932 by a group of Iowa State University employees. It has grown to serve over 36,000 members across a 33-county area in Central and Western Iowa, managing assets between $624 million and $667 million. GICU is federally insured and state-chartered, emphasizing its commitment to the financial well-being of its members and the communities it serves. GICU offers a range of financial services typical of credit unions, including banking services like checking and savings accounts, loans for personal, auto, and business needs, and possibly investment services. The credit union operates nine branch locations in cities such as Ames, Ankeny, and Des Moines, providing localized service. GICU is also dedicated to community engagement, having received recognition as the Best Credit Union in Crawford County and Story County multiple times.
ABOUT KSB KSB is one of the worlds leading suppliers of pumps, valves and related systems. KSB combines innovative technology and excellent service to provide intelligent solutions. This approach means that KSB employees are close to customers on all continents, providing them with pumps, valves and systems for almost all applications involving the transportation of liquids. A comprehensive range of services rounds off this customer-focused portfolio. KSB has been growing continuously since it was founded in 1871. Today the Group has a presence on all continents with its own sales and marketing companies, manufacturing facilities and service operations. More than 15,600 employees generate annual consolidated sales revenue of two billion euros. KSB WORLDWIDE With production plants, sales offices and agents in more than 100 countries, KSB is close to its customers throughout the world. Direct contact with local KSB specialists makes it easier for companies to implement their projects quickly, flexibly and at a high level of quality. KSB IN THE MEDIA www.facebook.com/KSB.Company www.twitter.com/KSBcompany www.youtube.com/user/ksbcompany https://www.instagram.com/ksbcompany/ FROM A SINGLE SOURCE: PUMPS AND VALVES, SERVICES AND SYSTEMS: • Pumps and valves for industrial applications • Comprehensive KSB services and original spare parts • Pumps, valves and systems for building services • Automation and drive solutions • Pumps, valves and systems for renewable energy applications • Slurry pumps for mining, suction dredgers and the oil sand industry • Pumps, valves and systems for water applications • Pumps, valves and systems for waste water applications • Pumps, valves and systems for energy applications
DUAL North America is a prominent independent underwriting organization based in the United States, part of the global DUAL Group. Established in 2013, it has become a leading program administrator in the insurance sector. The company operates under the Howden-owned DUAL Group, which is recognized as one of the largest managing general agents worldwide, with a presence in 21 countries and over $3.5 billion in gross written premium. The company specializes in expert underwriting solutions across various insurance lines, including commercial property, casualty, financial lines, and surety. DUAL North America offers more than 40 unique products tailored to meet diverse client needs. It also features a robust online platform that enables appointed producers to quote, bind policies, and manage documents digitally. With a network of over 11,000 brokers globally, DUAL North America serves a wide range of clients, from small businesses to large fleets, particularly in regions like California and Texas.
Ascend empowers entrepreneurial CPAs to reach their goals with an innovative growth model that brings their firms into the new age. Backed by private equity from people-focused Alpine Investors, Ascend is building a modern platform for regional accounting firms that enables them to stay independent while accessing the resources of a large CPA firm to help them grow. Ascend provides access to growth capital, robust talent acquisition, best-of-breed technology, a catalytic leadership system, shared back-office services, and modernized equity incentives so that firms can surmount todays industry challenges and reach their full potential. Founded in January 2023, the company attained revenues sufficient to qualify it as a Top 100 U.S. accounting firm within six months of operation.
Adams Brown is a regional certified public accounting and advisory firm based in Wichita, Kansas, founded in 1945. With nearly 400 professionals, the firm serves clients across all 50 U.S. states, Canada, and the Caribbean. It is recognized as one of the largest accounting firms in Wichita and is affiliated with BKR International, which enhances its ability to assist clients with international business operations. The firm offers a wide range of services, including tax planning and compliance, audit and assurance, business consulting, client accounting and advisory services, wealth management, and managed IT and cybersecurity services. Adams Brown has specialized teams focused on various industries, such as agriculture, construction, manufacturing, healthcare, and not-for-profit organizations. The firm emphasizes a client-centric approach, fostering strong relationships and providing personalized service to closely held and family-owned businesses, as well as individuals and families seeking financial planning.