Posts by jswanson
Why communication is essential on job sites
BY SID JUWARKER, Client Development Manager, Terracon
Communication is imperative in all lines of work. It’s especially important when working on construction job sites. Many times, there are several people and organizations involved in a …
Read MoreToday’s Markets are Powerful Partners for Investor Success
BY KENT KRAMER, CFP®, AIF®, Chief Investment Officer, Foster Group
Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Apple; Orville Wright, Wilbur Wright and human flight; Ben Cohen, Jerry Greenfield and Cherry Garcia ice cream (my personal favorite!) …
Read MoreHow to Properly Train Future Cybersecurity Professionals
BY JAKE GIBSON, Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Security Officer, LightEdge Solutions
Training the next generation of cybersecurity professionals is not easy.
In the ever-changing world of technology and cybersecurity, the workforce is required to learn …
Read MoreFinance industry a big target for cyber attackers
BY JAKE GIBSON, Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Security Officer, LightEdge Solutions
In Iowa, given the harsh and changing climate, there are only two types of concrete: cracked concrete and concrete that will crack.
It is …
Read MoreIs Your Portfolio Aligned with Your Purpose and Plans?
BY KENT KRAMER, CFP®, AIF®, Chief Investment Officer, Foster Group
How might smart investors target the risk and return of their investment portfolio to meet the unique aspects of their total financial plans and goals?
Financial …
Read MoreBrownfield site cleanup funds benefit communities in more ways than one
BY SID JUWARKER, Client Development Manager, Terracon
When looking to redevelop a plot of land that may be contaminated due to previous industrial or commercial uses — known as a Brownfield site — many development …
Read MorePursuing a Better Investment Experience
BY KENT KRAMER, CFP®, AIF®, Chief Investment Officer, Foster Group
Does the increased volatility in financial markets in 2018 compared to 2017 have you feeling a bit anxious? Recently, on separate occasions, I heard the executive …
Read MoreData loss prevention software can take your data security to the next level
BY JAKE GIBSON, Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Security Officer, LightEdge Solutions
In previous blogs touching on data security, I’ve talked about proactive measures that businesses can take to prevent data breaches — updating systems regularly, …
Read MoreProtect your business from a ransomware attack
BY JAKE GIBSON, Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Security Officer, LightEdge Solutions
Ransomware has been a popular term among data security experts for many years, but recently it has become more prevalent on the nightly news …
Read MoreUsing proper materials puts public safety, costs first
BY SID JUWARKER, Client Development Manager, Terracon
Materials, such as aggregates, cement, steel, soil and fire-resistant products, are fundamental to any construction project, both during the construction and the structure’s commissioned life.
As I talked …
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