ITA Group delivers custom-crafted global engagement solutions that motivate and inspire event attendees, employees, channel partners and customers. With operations globally and throughout the U.S., ITA Group designs unique business strategies and experiences that create connections, motivate audiences and drive purposeful change for some of the world’s biggest brands.

Workiva is on a mission to power transparent reporting for a better world. We build and deliver the world’s leading cloud platform for assured integrated reporting to meet stakeholder demands for action, transparency, and disclosure of financial and non-financial data. Workiva offers the only unified SaaS platform that brings customers’ financial reporting, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) together in a controlled, secure, audit-ready platform. Our platform simplifies the most complex reporting and disclosure challenges by streamlining processes, connecting data and teams, and ensuring consistency. Learn more at workiva.com.

The Finway Group was originally founded in 1997 providing Consulting, Third Party Administration and Compliance to retirement plans across the country. With over 700 retirement plans, supporting over 20,000 employees and over a billion dollars is asset, the Finway Group has become one the leading TPA’s in the mid-west. Our mission is to help employers design a retirement savings plan which provides tax advantages to both the company and its employees. We are proud of the reputation we’ve built for providing efficient, accurate and affordable services to our clients. Five years ago, The Finway Group launched an initiative to help the retirement plan industry do a better job in building, designing, explaining and supporting “Open Architect” 401(k) plans. The Finway Group has rapidly become the industry leader in assisting Third Party Administrators, employers, advisors and brokers to better understand all the moving parts of a 401(k) and what costs are related to each of those services through detailed fee disclosure. Their expertise helps advisors and brokers get their arms around all the moving parts in a 401(k) platform. They have created a packaged solution in this unbundled world of open architecture. The Finway Group has designed a 401(k) platform unlike any other platform in the industry, which has truly set us apart from the rest of the competition

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.

ITA Group delivers custom-crafted global engagement solutions that motivate and inspire event attendees, employees, channel partners and customers. With operations globally and throughout the U.S., ITA Group designs unique business strategies and experiences that create connections, motivate audiences and drive purposeful change for some of the world’s biggest brands.

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.

Whether helping an employer improve the health and well-being of its employees, a state Medicaid director with cost containment or managing federal programs that are advancing innovation in healthcare delivery, the depth and breadth of our healthcare expertise is what sets us apart. For more than 45 years, Telligen solutions have been delivering true results for health plan sponsors and federal and state programs.

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

BrownWinick is a dynamic business-focused law firm headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa serving a diverse client base with a variety of legal and business issues. BrownWinick provides a broad range of legal services across practice areas and industries, including construction, corporate law, employment, environmental, estate planning, government relations, intellectual property, litigation, manufacturing, securities, and tax. BrownWinick works with many of the largest and most innovative companies in the Midwest and beyond, delivering tailored commercial solutions through its dedicated and uncompromised approach to quality and service. Pivotal moments in your business demand courage and clear vision. BrownWinick partners with you to craft bold solutions rooted in wisdom and experience, so you can face the future confidently.

We are a multidisciplinary civil engineering, planning, and design firm serving clients throughout the Midwest and nationwide. We are focused on building long-term client relationships through responsive, personal service and right-sized solutions. We think beyond engineering, striving to improve quality of life within the communities we serve and call home.

Since its founding in 1961, Veenstra & Kimm, Inc. has grown to its current size of more than 200 employees. Veenstra & Kimm, Inc.’s main office is located in West Des Moines, Iowa. Starting in the mid 1990’s Veenstra & Kimm, Inc. embarked on a program of opening smaller branch offices throughout our primary work area. The role of the branch offices is to improve the local delivery of services to our client communities. Veenstra & Kimm, Inc. believes our role as an engineering firm is to assist our clients in developing and implementing their projects. Our firm is retained to provide the engineering expertise necessary to translate our clients’ goals and objectives into completed projects in a cost-effective manner. Guidance and assistance to ensure our clients are satisfied with their projects is provided through comprehensive engineering solutions for civil, environmental, and transportation.

We're a nationally recognized, relationship-focused interdisciplinary design and planning firm. United in our pursuit to create meaning together, we partner with clients and communities to create inclusive, sustainable and meaningful environments that improve people’s lives and make our world better.