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Heartland Conference is excited to announce significant updates to our upcoming conference. Heartland is designed to address the unknowns in the industry and provide attendees with the latest insights, resources, and critical networking and relationship building opportunities needed to thrive in our growing industry.

Nominations for the 2024 HME Woman Of The Year have officially opened and are being accepted through May 1, 2025. In its ninth year, presented by VGM Group, Inc., this award recognizes a woman who has made significant contributions throughout her career to her community, company, and to the home medical equipment industry as a whole.

In the first quarter of 2025, VGM Group’s Community Giving efforts focused on projects and organizations that help promote education and literacy throughout the community. Donations this quarter totaled: $18,950. Learn more about these organizations below.

VGM Group is pleased to announce the promotion of Chris Wendland to Chief Legal Officer. In this newly created role, Wendland will oversee all legal matters for VGM Group, ensuring compliance and providing strategic legal guidance to support the company's growth and innovation. With this promotion, Wendland also joins VGM’s senior leadership team.

In November 2023, the VGM Child Care Center opened its doors for the first time to employee owners and their young ones. With the constant struggle of securing reliable child care over the last few years, the VGM Child Care Center lifted off much needed weight from the shoulders of dozens of employee owners.   

VGM Group, Inc. is proud to share that Barb Anderson, CFO, and Lindy Tentinger, President of VGM & Associates, have been named among the Top 50 Women Leaders of Iowa for 2024 by Women We Admire. This prestigious recognition highlights their exceptional leadership and their contributions to their companies and Iowa’s diverse industries.

Veterans Day is celebrated Nov. 11 each year. And to honor our country’s veterans and active military, VGM Group is focusing our Q4 community giving efforts toward organizations that support these deserving individuals. This quarter, we’ve made contributions totaling $8,200 to six area organizations.

VGM Group Inc. is excited to announce the ninth HME Woman of the Year Award celebration will be held during its Heartland Conference, June 9–11, 2025, in Waterloo, Iowa.