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Nebraska lawmakers ending 2022 session with big wins, some losses
Martha Stoddard, Erin Bamer | April 17, 2022 LINCOLN — The 2022 legislative session may be remembered for producing legislation described as “transformational,” “historic” and “record-breaking.” Or it could simply go down as the $1 billion year. During the session...
Join Us Thursday, May 26 for a Free Workforce Development Workshop for Nebraska Equipment Dealers
Thursday, May 26 at 8:30am Fonner Park 700 E Stolley Park Road, Grand Island, NE Click here to register now! We'd love for you to join us on Thursday, May 26 for a workforce development workshop for equipment dealers. You can learn about: Recruiting nontraditional...
Join Us Wednesday, May 25 for a Free Workforce Development Workshop for Iowa Equipment Dealers
Wednesday, May 25 at 8:30am FFA Enrichment Center 1055 SW Prairie Trail Pkwy, Ankeny, IA Click here to register now! We'd love for you to join us on Wednesday, May 25 for a workforce development workshop for equipment dealers. You can learn about: Recruiting...
Marketing View: How to Design Above the Fold Content for Uber-Good Engagement
By Cindy Feldman, Marketing Director [cindyf@ineda.com] You have 8 seconds (probably less) to captivate and retain your audience. Every second and every scroll counts. Your above the fold content needs to hook your visitors and motivate them to stay on the page. A...
Equipment Buying Trends: Forecasting machinery purchases and financing activity in 2022.
By Farm Credit Services of America/AgDirect A surge in machinery spending in 2021 compounded by ongoing supply chain disruptions left dealers facing one of the most severe shortages of farm equipment in decades. While conditions are slowly starting to improve, low...
Take a Chance on Hiring Veterans
By Will Rogers, Director of Government Affairs [willr@ineda.com] I served in the United States Army from 1989 to 1992 and engaged in combat as part of Operation Desert Storm. After my time in the service, I came back to Des Moines and joined VFW Post #9127 in...
PLAY THE LONG GAME: The Importance of HSAs in an Unstable Employee Benefits Market
By Ty Burke, The Accel Group [tburke@acceladvantage.com] Medical costs continue to climb, health insurance premiums are volatile, and unemployment is a hot topic. Whether this trend lasts the remainder of the year or another five years, it will eventually end. When...
Nebraska Field Notes
By Mark Othmer, Nebraska Field Director [marko@ineda.com] Is winter over yet? I certainly hope so, as every year it seems to be a little harder for me to handle cold weather and strong winds. Hopefully the spring wind will blow in some rain from the south, as it has...
7 Ways to Help Your Employees Become—and Stay—Healthy
By Mark Hennessey, President/CEO [markh@ineda.com] Our health tends to be one of the first things that we let suffer—especially during busy times, like RIGHT NOW. When we’re so busy, we often fall into bad habits that persist even when the busy season passes. Whether...
6 Things I Learned About Health Insurance While Introducing the INEDA Healthcare Program to Members
By Tom Junge, Iowa Field Director [tomj@ineda.com] Before the INEDA Healthcare Program was launched in 2021, it had been over 20 years since INEDA offered a group health insurance program. The only thing I knew about members’ health insurance plans is what was...