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Congratulations to Our 2023 Evolving Leaders Program Graduates

VGM's Evolving Leader Program (ELP) recently held its graduation for the class of 2023. This program was created in 2022 for VGM employees who display a high potential for future or continued success as a leader within VGM. This year, the graduating class of ELP members consisted of 13 outstanding leaders. They are:

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VGM Announces All-Star Language Learners

The VGM Language Learning Program, which launched in June, has 37 dedicated employee owners working toward mastery of either English or Spanish. Everyone in this first group has been making great progress in their goals. But there are 10 employee owners who are really throwing off the bell curve.

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VGM Group Announces Planned Leadership Transition

VGM Group, Inc. is excited to announce a series of planned leadership transitions to take place in the coming months.In January 2024, current VGM CEO Mike Mallaro will move to a new role as Executive Chairman of the Board. Jeremy Stolz, who currently serves as president of VGM Fulfillment and VGM & Associates, will take over as CEO of VGM Group,

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Jim Walsh, VGM Co-Founder and Board Chairman, Has Died at 74

VGM Group, Inc. regretfully announces the passing of company co-founder and board chairman, Jim Walsh. Walsh died of natural causes in his home on Thursday, Oct. 12, surrounded by his family. He was 74.

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VGM Group Announced as One of the Cedar Valley's Employers of Choice

On Sept. 7, the Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier announced VGM Group as one of the Cedar Valley’s Employers of Choice.

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VGM Group Unites Varied Businesses Around Shared Values

VGM Group unites varied businesses around shared valuesBy: Richard Lane - For the Des Moines RegisterWaterloo-based VGM Group might not be a household name, but “if you use utilize our services,you definitely know what we do and can't live without us,” says the company's chief people officer, Sara Laures.Employee-owned, VGM Group

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VGM Group Named a Top Workplace in Iowa

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VGM Group Named a Top Workplace in Iowa

WATERLOO — VGM Group has been named a Top Workplace in Iowa for 2023, ranking second place among large employers. The announcement was made Thursday, Sept. 14, during a ceremony hosted by the Des Moines Register who publishes the list. In 2022, VGM ranked No. 3 in the same category, and the company has ranked No. 1 three times in the past, most

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City of Waterloo Honors Van G. Miller With a New Street Name

VGM Group, Inc. and the Van G. Miller Family Charitable Foundation are excited to announce the city of Waterloo is renaming a portion of San Marnan Drive in honor of Van G. Miller. Effective Sept. 1, 2023, W. San Marnan Dr. between Ansborough Ave. and W. 4th St. will become Van Miller Way.Miller, who passed away in 2015, founded VGM in 1986 with the

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