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The Recession that Never Came. Or is it Still Coming?

The Recession that Never Came. Or is it Still Coming?

The Recession that Never Came – Or is it Still Coming? As the Federal Reserve Bank raised U.S. short term interest rates in rapid succession from near zero levels at the beginning of 2022 to over 5%, there was widespread belief that a recession would soon follow....

Understanding the Value of HR and Training in Business

Understanding the Value of HR and Training in Business

Understanding the Value of HR and Training in Business A recurring topic and discussion at many Study Group meetings has been to determine the right balance of overhead positions to operational positions – specifically in the realm of Human Resources. Digging into the...

Insurance Markets and Rate Trends

Insurance Markets and Rate Trends

Insurance Markets and Rate Trends Businesses are continuing to see significant premium increases on many of their insurance lines. Data gathered by the Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers (CIAB) shows that the fourth quarter of 2023 was the 25th consecutive...

Leadership Lessons from a Legendary Football Coach

Leadership Lessons from a Legendary Football Coach

Leadership Lessons from a Legendary Football Coach Last month, an all-time great football coach moved on from his team. We can learn a lot from him… hold on, no, it is not Bill Belichick, although he did well for himself. This coach won multiple college football...