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Greater Iowa Credit Union (GICU) is a member-owned financial cooperative established in June 1932 by a group of Iowa State University employees. It has grown to serve over 36,000 members across a 33-county area in Central and Western Iowa, managing assets between $624 million and $667 million. GICU is federally insured and state-chartered, emphasizing its commitment to the financial well-being of its members and the communities it serves. GICU offers a range of financial services typical of credit unions, including banking services like checking and savings accounts, loans for personal, auto, and business needs, and possibly investment services. The credit union operates nine branch locations in cities such as Ames, Ankeny, and Des Moines, providing localized service. GICU is also dedicated to community engagement, having received recognition as the Best Credit Union in Crawford County and Story County multiple times.
American National Bank & Trust is a financial institution with a history dating back to 1856. Originally established as West Omaha National Bank, it has grown to be one of the largest banks in the Midwest, serving clients in Nebraska, Iowa, and Minnesota. The bank focuses on personalized service and building long-term relationships with both business and personal clients. The bank offers a wide range of financial services, including checking and savings accounts, consumer lending, mortgage lending, and construction financing. It also provides trust and investment services, managing approximately $1 billion in assets, and offers real estate title services, equipment and auto leasing, and personal investment services. American National Bank & Trust is committed to fiscal responsibility and conservative banking practices, ensuring financial strength and stability for its customers.
Mazars is an internationally integrated partnership, specialising in audit, accountancy, advisory, tax and legal services*. Operating in over 100 countries and territories around the world, we draw on the expertise of more than 50,000 professionals – 33,000+ in Mazars integrated partnership and 17,000+ via the Mazars North America Alliance – to assist clients of all sizes at every stage in their development. *Where permitted under applicable country laws
AS&D is a premier US-based designer, manufacturer, and distributor of aluminum railing, balcony, sunshade, and patio cover systems. We sell exclusively to dealers, distributors and wholesalers in the residential and commercial construction industries. We source our aluminum through leading industrial suppliers who use more than 50 percent recycled aluminum in their manufacturing processes. This gives us the competitive advantage to provide environmentally friendly products that are durable, lightweight, and strong. We design our systems to be ready-to-install and easy-to-handle while our in-house inventory allows for rapid order fulfillment and delivery. As a family-owned manufacturer, we prioritize building long-term relationships with our customers, as well as supporting our community locally and nationally.
DESTINATION DEVELOPMENT Understanding what exists in your destination is important. Knowledge of your cannabis and hemp-related assets directly informs the strategy and program architecture. I engage and educate stakeholders, assess the destination, and develop a bespoke cannabis travel strategy and program that fosters long term success. The strategy may or may not include B2C product development i.e. trail, passport, newsletter. DESTINATION MARKETING The data shows that the cannabis-motivated active leisure travel audience is a high value audience that stays longer and spends more while in a destination. Through a dedicated cannabis travel program, I work with stakeholders to facilitate a steady flow of cannabis and hemp-related content that elevates the cannabis experience story in a sophisticated and brand aligned way. I advise DMOs on B2B and B2C content and marketing strategies. HOTEL SOLUTIONS Hotels are the heart of the travel ecosystem of a destination. Hotels greatly influence the overall experience for visitors. With a focus on guest experience, room nights, and turn-key incremental revenue opportunities, I help hotels understand, prepare for, and serve the cannabis and hemp CBD-interested hotel guest. Solutions include hospitality education, frontline staff support, and revenue generating opportunities in lobby, spa, and in-room.