The Iowa State University Foundation is a private non-profit organization dedicated to securing and stewarding private gifts and grants that benefit Iowa State University. Each year, thousands of generous benefactors make gifts to show their support for Iowa State. The ISU Foundation works with Iowa State administrators, deans and unit leaders to determine the university's fundraising priorities. These projects may include professorships, faculty support, student scholarships, facility improvements, new equipment, athletic support, program enhancements and new buildings, just to name a few. The ISU Foundation staff and volunteer leadership works in partnership with university officials to generate private support for ISU.

Nyemaster Goode, founded in 1918, is the largest and one of the most recognized Iowa-based law firms, with offices in Des Moines, Ames, and Cedar Rapids. Our broadly diversified practice enables us to offer solutions to the most challenging legal issues in virtually every area of the law to companies that range in size from emerging start-ups to Fortune 500s, as well as to individuals.

ITS, Inc. (ITS) is the developer of Navigo® a robust suite of solutions for buildings and the people they serve. Our founding team has over 100+ years combined experience specializing in cybernetics for facility communications and management with solutions for commercial, institutional, governmental and medical buildings and campuses. At ITS, we believe optimum quality is the priority to pursue. That is the foundation of every customized solution we design and what we value in providing to every customer relationship we build and strengthen. With our team of design consultants, developers and software programming experts, we work with each customer to help define and produce a Navigo® solution to elevate your operation standards. We provide expandable software solutions to provide robust digital signage, multimedia content and communications messaging along with interactive building directory options. We provide the best in class: • Custom graphics, photos, logos and uniform messaging design • On-site installation of all components • Tele-training sessions • Full service on-site maintenance including parts, labor & travel • Brand name hardware • Custom interior and exterior display enclosures • Real-time updates for tenants and visitors including check-ins, scheduling, alerts, maps, news, announcements Discover how Interactive Touchscreen Solutions, Inc. can facilitate your property management. Partner with ITS to optimize the way you connect, engage, inform, direct and track your property visitors and guests.

Proliant is the world's largest and most experienced manufacturer of animal-derived proteins, producing a variety of grades of Fraction V Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA). We manufacture BSA in large volumes with the highest level of consistency, traceability & quality available on the market today. We are the only manufacturer of BSA that controls the entire process, from collection, through transport and processing. Proliant is also thrilled to now offer a line of first-class cell culture media component products. With Proliant's history of unmatched excellence, our cell culture media components provides critical elements for industry altering products and the utmost important research. Our media components products currently serve diagnostic, biopharmaceutical and research customers worldwide.

Simpson College’s PRSSA chapter is an on-campus organization focused on member professional development. Our organization offers a variety of resources to students including luncheons with Central Iowa PRSA, weekly meetings, resume workshops, lectures, networking, and PRSSA National and Regional Conferences.

Our law firm has developed a reputation of excellence for finding innovative solutions while effectively managing risk for our clients … for over 125 years. This history shapes who we are today. We offer the breadth and depth of experience clients need … and can count on from their legal advisors at Ahlers & Cooney. Focusing on understanding our clients’ businesses and building strategic partnerships allows us to go beyond providing general legal counsel and serve as strategic problem solvers. Our firm’s comprehensive services are organized by two Practice Areas, and various Practice Groups. • Public Law Practice Area o Education Law Group o Government Law Group • Private Law Practice Area Attorneys practicing within each area have the experience and understanding of the law specific to the area which ensures we're being as proactive and innovative as possible. Practice Groups include: * Business Entities * Board Governance * Collective Bargaining * Construction Law * Economic Development/Urban Renewal * Employee Benefits * Employment Law * Higher Education * Litigation * Procurement / Contracting * Public Finance * Real Estate / Environmental * Trusts, Estates & Personal Taxation * Student Issues * Workers' Compensation About Ahlers & Cooney's Client Alerts Our Client Alerts are intended to provide occasional general comments on new developments in Federal and State law and regulations which we believe might be of interest to our clients. The Client Alerts should not be considered opinions of Ahlers & Cooney, P.C., and are not intended to provide legal advice as a substitute for seeking professional counsel. Readers should not under any circumstance act upon the information in this publication without seeking specific professional counsel. Ahlers & Cooney will be pleased to provide additional details regarding any article upon request. Additional copies of this Client Alert may be obtained by contacting any attorney in the Firm or by visiting the Firm's website at www.ahlerslaw.com. ©2017 Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. All Rights Reserved. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC The determination of the need for legal services and the choice of a lawyer are extremely important decisions and should not be based solely upon advertisements or self-proclaimed expertise. This disclosure is required by rule of the Supreme Court of Iowa. Memberships and offices in legal fraternities and legal societies, technical and professional licenses, and memberships in scientific, technical and professional associations and societies of law or field of practice does not mean that a lawyer is a specialist or expert in a field of law, nor does it mean that such lawyer is necessarily any more expert or competent than any other lawyer. All potential clients are urged to make their own independent investigation and evaluation of any lawyer being considered. This notice is required by rule of the Supreme Court of Iowa

Barton Solvents, Inc. is a chemicals company based out of 1970 NE Broadway, Des Moines, Iowa, United States.

For five decades, we have been fulfilling our commitment to help construct a better world by providing reliable and innovative concrete production solutions.

We were founded in 1946 by chiropractors who weren’t satisfied with their insurance options. We’ve never strayed far from that spirit, always striving to do the right thing for our customers and our community at every opportunity, even if it means paving the way. Whether it’s malpractice insurance, business insurance, credit card processing, equipment loans, or any of our other financial and insurance products, we provide customers with the thoughtful solutions they need to grow their businesses.

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Common Sense Underwriting - First Class Experiences Merchants Bonding Company specializes in contract and commercial surety bonds, with an “A” (Excellent) or higher rating from AM Best since 1958. Established in 1933, 2023 marks our 90th anniversary. We are proudly celebrating our past, and excitedly embarking on our future, guided by a bold new purpose; to be the most trusted team in surety with a courageous culture. We reached this milestone by saying Yes, to the best, and will continue to say yes to the best agents, accounts, and associates who are the core of our strong and vibrant culture. Merchants Bonding Company is among the top 15 largest surety writers in the United States, with 90 years of consistency, common sense underwriting and first-class customer service. Merchants' nearly exclusive focus on surety makes us unique in the industry. Unlike other insurance companies with multiple lines of business, Merchants has honed its expertise in contract and commercial surety bonding. Merchants underwriting distinguishes itself from the competition by treating each account as unique. Merchants considers both business and personal net worth to create what we call common sense underwriting. Common Sense Underwriting is the foundation of our brand promise to our agents, agencies and principals. We invite you to celebrate our 90th anniversary with us, and experience for yourself the Merchants Difference.