Steve Carter
Steve Carter
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As individuals, they can make the decision to self-insure, but as an advisor, it is unthinkable. They should purchase health insurance before they do anything else.
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We have not seen anything like the situation then. That was a case where you had a few stations out of 3,000 retailers in the state engaged in that . . . . Prices are high everywhere (today).
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Innovation will drive the future of our economy. What happens in your community will largely be determined by you. The communities that position themselves to take advantage of the entrepreneurial sector and companies, businesses and individuals that have the education, background and ability to generate innovation are going to drive the economy in the future. They're going to create the jobs and the opportunities for our young folks.
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In doing so, it creates the potential to generate more tax revenues, to provide benefits to the community, to improve the community and benefit the school system.
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I'm sure there are scams operating in Indiana as well as elsewhere,
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For the first time, we've actually gotten dollars to help companies get started and to speed up the process.
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That means understanding what your community strengths are and how that can be translated into a business benefit for companies active in this sector.
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At Iowa State alone, there is a tremendous range of activity...of research that's going on that at some point in the future will produce opportunities in Ames, in Boone and in the state of Iowa. To realize that potential it's going to take partnerships. It's going to take enlightened communities like yours to realize the kinds of investments that are necessary.
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The challenge here comes because Dave was extremely successful in a number of economic development efforts, especially working in a diverse community, including many communities outside Ames.
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The cost could be under $200 a year for Scott's additional life insurance coverage, assuming he's in good health.