24 Jul 2015

Loebsack, Mullin Bill Grants Flexibility to Manufacturers and Consumers

By Joe Hand

Loebsack, Mullin Bill Grants Flexibility to Manufacturers and Consumers

WASHINGTON - Congressman Dave Loebsack (IA-02) and Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) introduced a bill Wednesday to give manufacturers and consumers more flexibility when it comes to providing and accessing product warranty information. The bipartisan E-Warranty Act of 2015 (H.R. 3154) gives manufacturers the option of fulfilling their warranty notice requirements by posting the information on their website.

Following introduction, the bill passed out of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade unanimously.

"This bipartisan legislation is a commonsense update to our nation's decades old warranty requirements. The bill would allow manufacturers to post warranty information online and give consumers easy access to written warranties," said Loebsack. "I am pleased the E-Warranty Act has been approved by the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade and look forward to it moving through the House."

"Warranty requirements ensure consumers get important information when they purchase a product, but our federal warranty regulations were developed nearly forty years ago," said Mullin, a second-term lawmaker who serves on the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade. "The world has changed since then, and our ability to compete on a global stage depends on our laws keeping pace with innovation."

If manufacturers choose to meet their warranty notification requirements by posting the information on their website, it must be in an accessible, conspicuous digital format. Manufacturers must also provide consumers with information on how to access the online warranty and obtain a paper copy, either by including instructions on the product packaging or in the product manual.

The bill makes no changes to the rules regarding the content of warranty information.

H.R. 3154 is the U.S. House of Representatives companion bill to U.S. Sens. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) and Bill Nelson's (D-Fla.) S. 1359, which passed the U.S. Senate unanimously on July 9, 2015. The bill will now move to the full House Energy and Commerce Committee for consideration.

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24 Jul 2015

Governor Signs Historic Anti-BDS Law in Illinois

By Catherine Kelly

Illinois Becomes First State in America to Divest Public Pension Funds from Foreign Companies that Boycott Israel

 

CHICAGO - Flanked by bipartisan legislators, Jewish community leaders and the Consul General of Israel to the Midwest, Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed historic legislation making Illinois the first state in America to divest its public pension funds from companies that participate in the Boycott, Sanctions, Divestment (BDS) movement targeting Israel.

The Illinois law is the first state-based measure to take specific concrete action against boycotts of Israel.  The legislation, which was modeled after past measures relating to Iran and Sudan, requires state pension systems to terminate direct investment in companies that boycott Israel and issue warnings to fund managers when such companies are held indirectly inside larger portfolios.  The statute defines "boycotting Israel" as "engaging in actions that are politically motivated and are intended to penalize, inflict economic harm on, or otherwise limit commercial relations with the State of Israel or companies based in the State of Israel or in territories controlled by the State of Israel."

"We need to stand up to anti-Semitism whenever and wherever we see it," Gov. Rauner said.  "This historic legislation is an important first step in the fight against boycotts of Israel and I hope other states move quickly to follow our lead.  I want to thank Sen. Silverstein, Rep. Feigenholtz and all the sponsors of this legislation for working with our Administration to take a stand against BDS."

The anti-BDS measure, SB 1761, was initiated by Gov. Rauner and sponsored by Sen. Ira Silverstein (D-Chicago) and Rep. Sara Feigenholtz (D-Chicago).  It passed 49-0 in the Senate and 102-0 in the House.

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23 Jul 2015

FHLB Des Moines Releases 2015 Annual Stress Test Disclosures

By Angie Richards
Results of the Federal Housing Finance Agency Annual Stress Test Under the Severely Adverse Scenario

DES MOINES, Iowa, July 23, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines today made available the results of its second annual stress test as required by its regulator, the Federal Housing Finance Agency. As a result of the merger transaction with Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle on May 31, 2015, the Bank also made available the results of the Seattle Bank's second annual stress test. Results can be found on the Bank's investor relations page:

http://www.fhlbdm.com/about/investor-relations/

The stress tests estimate each of the Banks' capital levels under hypothetical severely adverse economic conditions. Results are projected over a nine-quarter period beginning with capital balances as of September 30, 2014. The estimates exclude the impact of the merger transaction and should not be regarded as forecasts of actual financial results.

Questions regarding the results of the stress tests should be directed to Angie Richards by calling 515.281.1014.

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines is a member-owned cooperative that provides funding solutions and liquidity to nearly 1,500 financial institutions to support mortgage lending, economic development and affordable housing in their communities. Serving Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington and Wyoming, the U.S. territories of American Samoa and Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, FHLB Des Moines is one of 11 regional Banks that make up the Federal Home Loan Bank System. Members include community and commercial banks, credit unions, insurance companies, thrifts and community development financial institutions. The Des Moines Bank is wholly owned by its members and receives no taxpayer funding. For additional information about FHLB Des Moines, please visit www.fhlbdm.com.

23 Jul 2015

Fix the Debt Reacts to the Social Security Trustees Report

By Campaign to Fix the Debt

The Social Security and Medicare Trustees released their annual reports today showing that despite modest improvements in their projections, both programs are in financial jeopardy. The Trustees project the Social Security Old Age and Survivors Insurance program to exhaust its reserves by 2035, the Medicare Hospital Insurance trust fund to be depleted by 2030, and the Social Security Disability Insurance to become insolvent by late 2016. On a combined basis, the Trustees project the Social Security program to run out of reserve funds by 2034, which is a year later than previous projections but less than two decades from today. At that point, all beneficiaries would face an immediate 21 percent benefit cut, which would grow over time to a 27 percent cut.

"How many times do the Trustees need to warn us about this before we take their concerns seriously?" said former Sen. Judd Gregg, co-chair of the Campaign to Fix the Debt. "2034 is not that far away - it means today's 60-year-olds will be 79, and today's 48-year-olds are just reaching the normal retirement age. And the cost of waiting will only make the fixes harder. We don't need to shore up this program just for our children; we need to do it for ourselves as well."
According to the Social Security Trustees, the combined programs face a shortfall of 2.68 percent of payroll - meaning the 12.4 percent payroll tax would need to be increased by just over one-fifth or benefits cut immediately for all current and future beneficiaries by about one-sixth to make the program solvent for 75 years. By the 75th year, the Trustees project the combined shortfall will grow to 4.7 percent of payroll.
"The message the Trustees delivered today should resonate all over the country and especially in the presidential campaign," said Fix the Debt Co-Chair and former Gov. Ed Rendell. "The disability program is only a year from insolvency and the other programs aren't far behind. If we don't fix these programs soon, it's the most vulnerable who will pay the price. We need a sense of urgency in Washington to fix these programs so they are sound and secure now and in the future."

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For more information, contact Press Secretary Jack Deutsch at  deutsch@fixthedebt.org.

For more information about the Fix the Debt Campaign, please visit www.fixthedebt.org.

23 Jul 2015

MRA - The Management Association, 3800 Avenue of the Cities, Suite 100 in Moline, Illinois has several training events planned in August.

By Rick Martin

August 6 & August 20: 8 AM - 4 PM, Principles of Leadership Excellence Series: Module 2 - Communicating for Results: Gold Medal Performance. The goal of the Principles of Leadership Excellence Certificate Series (PLX) is to provide you with opportunities to learn the skills, behaviors, and knowledge needed for effective, successful leadership.  Cost is MRA Members: $495  Nonmembers:$655 (Pricing is also available if you sign up for the entire 6 module series).

August 10: 8 AM - 11:30 AM, Human Resource Professional Certificate Series: HR Metrics: ROI for HR Initiatives.  This program will provide you with practical advice on how to cost-justify and present the business case for your HR-related initiatives.  Cost is MRA Members: $200  Nonmembers: $265.  (Pricing is also available if you sign up for the entire 6 module series).

August 10: 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM, Human Resource Professional Certificate Series: Internal Investigations: A How-To Guide.  The workshop provides you with step by step instructions to conduct and complete thorough, legally compliant harassment, discrimination, and other types of internal investigations.  Cost is MRA Members: $160  Nonmembers: $205. (Pricing is also available if you sign up for the entire 6 module series).

August 13: 8 AM - 11:30 AM, Business E-Mail - Write it Right, During this half-day workshop, you recognize the latest techniques for writing emails that make it easy for your readers to read, understand and respond to your messages.  Cost is MRA members: $160 Nonmembers: $205

August 17: 8 AM - 3 PM, Human Resource Professional Certificate Series: Fundamentals of Compensation.  This program explores the practice and theory of compensation management, discusses how to tailor a compensation program to support the organization's strategic goals and objectives.  Cost is MRA members: $250 Nonmembers: $340  (Pricing is also available if you sign up for the entire 6 module series).

August 18, August 25 & September 1: 8 AM - 4 PM, Supervision: The Essentials.   This three day program provides your new, less experienced leaders with ideas and practices they can put to use immediately.  Cost is MRA members: $750  Nonmembers: $950.

August 21: 8 AM - 4 PM, OSHA's Electrical Safety Best Practices and NFPA - 70E.  Sessions explore the requirements of OSHA and NFPA 70E and keep you current on electrical hazards and the methods to control them.  Cost is MRA members: $275 Nonmembers: $370

August 24: 8 AM - 3:30 PM, Human Resource Professional Certificate Series: Finance Essentials for the HR Professional.  This course is designed to expose the HR manager to basic accounting practices including how to read and interpret accounting and financial reports. Cost is MRA members: $250 Nonmembers: $340  (Pricing is also available if you sign up for the entire 6 module series).

August 25: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, HR Overview for HR Assistants.  This program provides an overview of the human resource function and reviews technical knowledge to help a support person become a confident and effective HR assistant.  Cost is MRA members: $250  Nonmembers: $340

August 27: 8 AM - 12 PM, Administrative Professionals Certificate Series: Grammar Basics.  Is it affect or effect? Should I use 15 or fifteen? Which punctuation mark should I use?  This half-day program addresses those and many more basic grammatical questions.  Cost is MRA members: $160 Nonmembers: $205 (Pricing is also available if you sign up for the entire 4 module series).

August 31: 8 AM - 3:30 PM, Human Resource Professional Certificate Series: HR Professional as Business Partner.  Primary focus within this program includes developing the business partner role through effective coaching strategies to address performance management.  Cost is MRA members: $250 Nonmembers: $340 (Pricing is also available if you sign up for the entire 6 module series).

To register for any of these courses, or for more details, contact Kathy Riley at 309.277.4186 or at Kathy.riley@mranet.org.  You can also find training information on our website at www.mranet.org/Training-Events

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23 Jul 2015

Private contractors to collect tax debt; IRS union objects, despite terrible filing season

By Grassley Press

Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa today made the following comment on the National Treasury Employees Union's opposition to the use of private contractors to collect tax debt.  The provision is part of the proposed highway bill in the Senate.

"The IRS union is already opposing the use of private contractors to collect taxes that's part of the proposed highway bill.  Meanwhile, the IRS just had one of the worst filing seasons for customer service on record, according to the agency's own taxpayer advocate.  The number of 'courtesy disconnects skyrocketed' this last filing season.  That means the IRS hung up on callers because it couldn't handle the calls.  The private contractors would take on accounts involving taxes that are due and owed that are just sitting dormant right now.  The IRS isn't even pursuing them.  It seems unlikely to do so any time soon when it has trouble answering the phone from people who are trying to pay their taxes.  It's hard to see the logic for the resistance."
21 Jul 2015

Lt. Gov. Reynolds, Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts to hold Renewable Fuel Standard Event Friday

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

Event to be held at Novozymes in Blair, Neb.

(DES MOINES) - On Friday, Iowa Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds and Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts will discuss the potential impact on Nebraska and Iowa of the Environmental Protection Agency's proposal to slash billions of gallons from the Renewable Fuel Standard, threatening thousands of jobs and the billions of dollars of investments by ethanol producers and technology providers in Nebraska and Iowa. Ricketts and Reynolds will be joined by leadership from Novozymes, Nebraska Farm Bureau, and other community leaders.

Ricketts, Reynolds and others will deliver brief remarks before taking questions. This event is open to credentialed media. Plant tours will be available following the conclusion of the program.

What: News conference on the importance of a robust Renewable Fuel Standard

When: 10-10:30am on Friday, July 24, 2015

Where: Novozymes, 600 S 1st in Blair, Nebraska

Who: Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts and Iowa Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds will be joined by:

·        Novozymes General Manager (Blair) Kyle Nixon

·        Nebraska Farm Bureau President Steve Nelson

·        Agriculture and community leaders

Social Media: Follow the event on social media by using #RFSworks.

Highlights of Iowa leaders' engagement on the RFS include :

  • State and Federal elected officials, including Gov. Branstad and Lt. Governor Reynolds, participated in a "Defend the RFS" event.
  • Gov. Branstad traveled to Washington, DC, joining a group of Iowa farmers and biofuels producers, to testify at the Federal government's only public hearing and met with EPA Administrator McCarthy.
  • Gov. Branstad, Lt. Gov. Reynolds, Secretary Bill Northey and the entire Iowa congressional delegation sent a joint letter to Federal leaders advocating for the many benefits that flow from the RFS.
  • Gov. Terry Branstad and Gov. Mark Dayton (D-Minn.) penned an op-ed in support of a strong Renewable Fuel Standard.
  • Gov. Terry Branstad brought together a bipartisan group of six governors to sign on to a letter to President Barack Obama, EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy and United States Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack expressing their support for a strong RFS.
  • Leaders from across the Midwest joined Gov. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Reynolds for their "Hearing in Heartland," which was open to all interested citizens; 83 panelists from across the Midwest Region spoke from the heart about the importance of the RFS to their livelihoods and a healthy rural economy while only two individuals expressed opposition to a robust RFS.
  • Gov. Branstad, in his Condition of the State address, called on the Iowa Legislature to pass a resolution in support of a robust RFS. The Legislature unanimously passed bicameral, bipartisan resolutions calling for the EPA to reverse course and support a strong RFS. View the resolutions: House Resolution 101 | Senate Resolution 101
  • State of Iowa leaders submitted formal comments to the EPA with current data and analysis that provides Federal leaders the opportunity and obligation to revise their initial volume obligations upward.
  • Gov. Branstad testifies in support of a robust RFS before the EPA's hearing in Kansas City.
  • Lt. Gov. Reynolds submits written testimony to the EPA in support of a robust RFS.

About Novozymes

Novozymes is a biotech company with a strong focus on enzyme production. We are committed to changing the very foundations of our industrial system for the better by using industrial biotechnology. As the world leader in bioinnovation we believe that by using industrial biotechnology we can potentially re-engineer thousands of everyday products to deliver enhanced sustainability performance, introducing energy cost savings, and decreased raw material costs for our customers. It is a compelling proposition, but one backed by strong evidence.

 

 

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20 Jul 2015

Make Sure Your Freshman Gets a Money-Smart College Start

By Steve Burke

By Nathaniel Sillin

Does your college-bound freshman know how to handle money at school?

Campus life can test even the most disciplined young adults on money matters. In the final weeks before you help your student pack up for the dorm, it's a good time to pack in some money lessons as well.

Start with what college will cost. On average, the Class of 2015 graduated with a little over $35,000 in student loan debt, according to Edvisors (http://blogs.wsj.com/economics/2015/05/08/congratulations-class-of-2015-youre-the-most-indebted-ever-for-now/). Depending on your financial situation and how you've planned for your child's college education, start with an overview of how your student's college costs will impact your finances now and after graduation.

If your child will be paying off personal or student loans once they graduate, discuss how that reality should define financial choices throughout college. That doesn't mean saving every penny and having no fun at all, but such a talk should reinforce how handling money intelligently, setting priorities and getting a jump on savings can position your child for a much stronger financial start upon graduation.

Train them to budget. If your child hasn't learned budgeting skills (http://www.practicalmoneyskills.com/budgeting),it's time for a crash course. Budgeting is the first essential skill in personal finance. Teaching children to budget now gives them a head start on dealing with post-graduation debt or long-term goals like affording a home or car. Because teens often live their lives on smartphones, familiarize yourself with the growing range of budgeting apps (http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2015/04/27/budgeting-apps-affect-spending-habits/26190991/) to keep their money management on course.

Talk through on-campus banking and credit needs. Many parents start their kids with custodial savings and checking accounts at their local bank when they are younger. If your bank has branches in the teen's college town, that relationship can easily continue. Responsible credit card use is also wise to start in college. Keep in mind that The Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure (or Credit CARD) Act of 2009 requires that anyone under 21 without independent income have a co-signer to qualify for a card. As such, you'll be able to keep track of your child's credit use. However, if they default, you'll be on the hook - so monitor your child's bank and credit relationships closely until you agree they're ready to manage them on their own.

Cover credit monitoring and identity theft. With smarter online thieves emerging every day, your child is at risk of identity theft from the minute he or she is assigned a Social Security number. While most teens generally don't have a credit report until they start earning a paycheck at age 16, be on the lookout for fraudulent activity earlier (http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0040-child-identity-theft) and make sure they get in the habit of ordering the three free credit reports (https://www.annualcreditreport.com/index.action) they are entitled to each year. Throughout college, consider sitting down with children so you can review their annual credit reports together.

Bottom line: There's plenty to do in the final weeks before your kids leave for college. Don't forget to reinforce important money lessons before they go.

20 Jul 2015

Resolution affirms rights and protections for Rock Island County LGBT employees

By Drue Mielke

The Rock Island County Board will review a resolution that affirms rights and protections extended to
Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, and Transgendered (LGBT) county employees. The resolution was passed
by the Human Resources Committee on Thursday, July 16, 2015, and will come before the full County
board for final approval on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at the 5:30 county board meeting.
The resolution, co-sponsored by Nick Camlin, (D) Rock Island County Board Vice-Chairman and
Drue Mielke (R), Rock Island County Board Republican Minority Caucus Leader, affirms the dignity
and respect for our county's LGBT employees. The resolution's goal is to assure that Rock Island
County extends equal benefits to all.
In bi-partisan cooperation, Mr. Camlin states "with Mr. Drue Mielke, I am happy to co-sponsor a very
important County Board Resolution that reaffirms our county's commitment to LGBT employees and
looks to the next horizon of rights and protections for all LGBT people."
Working together with Mr. Camlin, Mr. Mielke states, "I am proud to co-sponsor this bi-partisan resolution
as a Republican who recognizes and affirms the importance of individual right to self-determination, the
dignity and worth of every individual, and individual opportunity for employees of our county." Mr. Mielke
believes that this resolution is an outgrowth of our appreciation for our diverse workforce by our Rock
Island County Board.
Rock Island County has a rich history of extending respect and dignity to LGBT employees, including
benefits for same-sex couples, implementing the 2011 Civil Union law and the 2015 Marriage Equality
law, and setting policies protecting sexual orientation in the employee manual.
Rock Island County can further county employees' rights and protections by including both sexual
orientation and gender identity into county policies, expanding diversity training to include LGBT people,
and establishing a Diversity Council, ensuring that all married and civil union couples are included in
Family and Medical Leave Act provisions, and developing a procurement policy that asks businesses
with County contracts in excess of $25,000.00, to have nondiscrimination policies that include LGBT
people.
Mr. Camlin sends a clear message from the county, "If you come and work for our county, you will be
valued and you will have nothing to fear-- you can be yourself!"
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WHEREAS, the Supreme Court of the United States on Friday, June 26, 2015, ruled that there is a
constitutional right to marriage equality in all 50 states affording same-sex couples the right to engage in
civil marriage in Obergefell v. Hodges ; and
WHEREAS, other states and localities have pushed back against the ruling in order to deny rights and
protections to Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, and Transgendered (LGBT) people; and
WHEREAS, our State has committed to granting rights and protections to LGBT residents, including the
2011 Civil Unions law, and the 2014 Marriage Equality law, implemented by our County Clerk; and
WHEREAS, our County wishes to reaffirm its commitment to LGBT employees; and

WHEREAS, the County has policies protecting sexual orientation, including Section 1 Hiring Practices,
Section 2 Equal Employment Opportunity, and Section 4 Anti-Harassment/Bullying in the Employee
Manual, and also extends benefits to same-sex couples, including health insurance; and
WHEREAS, the County Board wishes to express that LGBT employees are valued members of our County
departments that deserve the full rights and protections that all are endowed by their Creator with
certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED BY THE COUNTY BOARD OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS, IN OPEN
MEETING THIS 21ST DAY OF JULY 2015, AS FOLLOWS:
That the County Board directs the Administrator and Human Resources Department to:
1. Incorporate protections for both sexual orientation and gender identity into County policies
with the upcoming revisions;
2. Expand diversity training to include LGBT people, and establish a Diversity Council;
3. Ensure that all married and civil union couples are included in FMLA provisions; and
4. Draft a procurement policy that requires contractors with County contracts in excess of
$25,000.00, to have nondiscrimination policies that include LGBT people.
ATTEST:
______________________________ ______________________________
Karen Kinney, Clerk of the Board Ken Maranda, Chairman of the Board

17 Jul 2015

Iowa Driver Named Ruan's 2014 Driver of the Year

By Tara N. Meier

Des Moines, IA?Tony Roper was named Ruan's 2014 Driver of the Year Wednesday after being selected from a pool of more than 4,200 professional drivers.

Roper, who operates out of T561 in Muscatine, IA, has been with Ruan since 1991 and has logged more than 2 million miles during his 23 years as a professional truck driver.

Ruan began the search for its seventh Driver of the Year when 154 drivers from Ruan's 270 operations were named Region Finalists based on length of service, safety performance, driving records and exceptional customer service. Vice presidents of operations then narrowed the field further to 16 Region Winners, who traveled to Des Moines with a guest July 14-16 for an award ceremony and other festivities. Out of the 16 Region Winners, Ruan's senior leaders selected Roper as the 2014 Driver of the Year.

"Each of you is an outstanding performer," said Ruan President and CEO Ben McLean at the award ceremony at the World Food Prize Hall of Laureates. "You consistently exceed our safety and service standards to meet the needs of our customers. This recognition is our way of honoring your dedication, professionalism and ongoing commitment to Ruan."

Each Region Winner was awarded a trophy and cash prize at the Driver and Terminal of the Year award ceremony at the World Food Prize Hall of Laureates. Roper, who hauls for Ruan customer HNI, was honored with a trophy, a cash prize and the 2014 Driver of the Year title.

Terminal of the Year

For the second year in a row, Ruan honored a Terminal of the Year. Our field team members?terminal managers, transportation supervisors, dispatchers, professional drivers, office assistants, technicians and other personnel?all work together to safely and efficiently deliver our customers' products each and every day. The Terminal of the Year program is intended to recognize the efforts of Ruan terminal teams as they demonstrate our Guiding Principles of Safety Focus, People First, Customer Satisfaction, Exceptional Performance and Continuous Improvement.

The Neosho, MO, operation, led by Terminal Manager Ruff Yokley, was named the 2014 Terminal of the Year at the award ceremony.

The Neosho terminals, which serve several customers including Jarden Consumer Solutions, Gavilon and Marmon/Keystone, were selected based on their safety records, exceptional customer service and overall performance.

To select the terminal of the year, each of our vice presidents of operations selected a terminal in their region that performs at the highest level. That performance was based on 12 criteria ranging from safety, employee retention, customer satisfaction and financial performance. Then each Region Finalist terminal completed a comprehensive workbook that combined data and answers to open-ended questions. Our senior team then narrowed the field to three Region Winners and selected the Terminal of the Year.

"All of the 10 terminals nominated demonstrate the quality and operational excellence we aspire to have across our company," McLean said at the award ceremony.

The 2014 Terminal of the Year received a trophy, awards for all winning terminal team members and a corporate-hosted celebration at the terminal, which will take place in August.

About Ruan

Founded in 1932, Ruan is a family owned transportation management company, providing Dedicated Contract Carriage and Supply Chain Solutions to customers across the country. With more than 83 years of transportation management experience, Ruan is one of the top 10 privately owned transportation service companies in the country. Ruan endows the World Food Prize, the foremost international award recognizing excellence and progress in overcoming global food production and distribution challenges. For more information about Ruan, visit www.ruan.com.

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