Archive for December 2017
Guest opinion: Congress reaffirms need for nonprofit financial choice
Choice is a core value of our society. It is how you, as a consumer, get the best deal.
With comprehensive tax reform being discussed on both the federal and state levels, the banking industry …
Customer service goes to the bots
Forbes Magazine called them the top customer service trend of 2017. Gartner, a business research and advisory firm, predicts they’ll handle more than 85 percent of customer interactions by 2020.
The chatbot has arrived and …
GUEST OPINION: Congress reaffirms need for not-for-profit financial choice
Choice is a core value of our society. It is how you, as a consumer, get the best deal.
With comprehensive tax reform being discussed on both the federal and state levels, the banking industry …
Customer service goes to the bots
Forbes Magazine called them the top customer service trend of 2017. Gartner, a business research and advisory firm, predicts they’ll handle more than 85 percent of customer interactions by 2020.
The chatbot has arrived and …
Jan. 10: Public Policy Issue Forum on Mental Health and Reception for “Lifting the Veil”
Host: The Greater Des Moines Partnership
About: Join the Greater Des Moines Partnership for a panel discussion on the issue of mental health and the impact on the business community in Greater Des Moines. The …
13 nonprofits to get free marketing advice
Allegra’s annual FootPRINT Fund has given a combined $10,000 worth of marketing services to 13 local nonprofit organizations. A three-member community panel picked these recipients: Arthritis Foundation, Autism Society of Iowa, Big Brothers Big Sisters …
Read MoreLocal governments bump up debt
A new treasurer’s report shows that Iowa’s state and local governments added $462 million in debt in the 2017 budget year, a gain of 3 percent. The state Board of Regents debt dropped slightly, as did that …
Read MoreScience camp offers full-ride scholarships
Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Thursday that two Iowa high school seniors will win full scholarships to the National Youth Science Camp in West Virginia from June 27 to July 21. The students will exchange ideas …
Read MoreReview Your Data Needs, Security Procedures
Review Your Data Needs, Security Procedures
BY DENNY FISHER, Chief strategist, ACS
It’s the time of year when many reflect upon the past and prepare for the future. Your organization’s network needs the same attention, whether it is an analysis of …
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