Buy ABI
The Buy ABI program is win-win-win:
- You receive deep discounts on valuable products and services.
- ABI receives revenue from program partners, which helps us continue to grow the programs we offer you.
- ABI members connect and conduct mutually beneficial business.
Join the hundreds of ABI members who have saved up to thousands of dollars on business necessities, including:
- Advertising/marketing/promotions
- Business supplies
- Compensation data, software, consulting and education
- Continuing education
- HR compliance resources
- Manufacturers insurance
- Property tax savings
- Shipping services
- Digital marketing services
- Training/development
Or, to find out how your company can get involved, contact Nicole Crain, 515-235-0566.
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Storey Kenworthy | Workspace
Front door to back door, breakroom to conference room, Storey Kenworthy | Workspace is the trusted statewide leader for all things office. We are committed to creating innovative solutions, driving the ultimate customer experience.
Through the BUY ABI Program (office products), ABI members receive contract pricing, best-in-class service, fast-free deliveries, hassle-free returns, and more.
Through our Workspace team, ABI members will enjoy the best in design, sales, and service. We offer an intuitive approach to making your space work and a full array of options from Iowa-based and global manufacturers.
If you are currently purchasing from a “national” provider, contact Storey Kenworthy | Workspace to see how we can help you keep Iowa business in Iowa.
- Lincoln Dix
- 515-558-6063
- ldix@storeykenworthy.com
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Iowa Human Resources Library
American Chamber of Commerce Resources has a goal of providing employers and HR professionals with resources they need to stay in compliance with the rapidly changing world of employment laws and regulations. The Iowa Human Resources Manual tells you what to do, how to do it and why to do it. And it's written by fellow ABI members and HR experts at BrownWinick Law Firm and Fredrikson & Byron. As a member of ABI, you will save 20% off any publication on https://www.hrsimple.com/products/iowa. The discount code is: IAWEB21
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UPS
ABI and UPS took the guesswork out, and put the easy in. Members now have access to new and improved flat pricing with savings of 50% on Domestic Next Day/Deferred, 30% on Ground Commercial/Residential and up to 50% on additional services. In addition, members can take advantage of UPS Smart Pickup® service for free.
Open a new account, or if you are already taking advantage of our UPS savings program, re-enroll and apply the new discounts to your existing account by visiting: www.savewithups.com/iowaabi or call 1-800-MEMBERS (1-800-636-2377), M-F 8 a.m.–5 p.m., ET.
*Visit www.savewithups.com/iowaabi for specific services and discounts.
- Russ Sweetman
- 571-282-2460
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Corridor Business Journal | Quad Cities Business Journal
Subscriptions
ABI members are now eligible to receive a one-year subscription to either the Corridor Business Journal (CBJ) or Quad Cities Regional Business Journal (QCBJ) for 50% off the regular rate. You’ll receive the bi-weekly print publication and full-access to the publication’s website. Be informed, seek new opportunities for your business with the CBJ or QCBJ or both!
To subscribe go to either: www.corridorbusiness.com or www.quadcitiesbusiness.com
Enter this exclusive ABI code on the subscribe page: GP3ZR9XD
Advertising
ABI members also recieve discounts on advertising with the CBJ and/or QCBJ publications. Contact Andrea Rhoades (info below) for more information.
- Andrea Rhoades, COO
- andrea@corridorbusiness.com
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SALARY.COM
Salary.com is the leading consumer and enterprise resource for compensation data, software, consulting, and education. For nearly 20 years, we’ve not only helped people understand their worth – we’ve also helped organizations attract and retain top talent by enabling smarter pay decisions. Today, we serve more than 4,000 enterprise customers and millions of consumers each year by connecting them with critical pay, benefits, and career data, technology, and resources. Getting Pay Right: Special Member Offer
- Kevin Plunkett
- 781-556-4660
- kevin.plunkett@salary.com
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EMC Manufacturers Insurance Program
The Manufacturers Insurance Program offered through EMC Insurance is an exclusive offer at a preferred price for ABI-member manufacturers. Now more than ever, Iowa manufacturers face an ever-growing and complex range of risks from every angle: workplace injuries, employment practices lawsuits, product liability, employee theft and more!
In addition to preferred pricing, EMC Insurance has bundled essential property and liability coverages and additional safety expertise into one comprehensive package—exclusively for ABI-member manufacturers. Count on EMC and your local independent insurance agent to protect your manufacturing operation.
Contact your Independent Agent at www.emcins.com/aboutEMC, or contact EMC directly.
- Tanya Wentzel
- Tanya.R.Wentzel@EMCIns.com
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ATW Training Solutions
ABI members can buy one seat to any ATW Public Session and get one FREE! Join us for virtual and in-person options of several of our different public session offerings including topics like Driving Difficult Conversations, Emotional Intelligence and Leading Virtually. Visit our calendar to see our current offerings.
- Tim Nelsen
- 515-727-0731
- contactatw@atwtraining.com
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Focus OneSource | G&A Partners
Focus OneSource, now G&A Partners, is Iowa’s premier Professional Employer Organization. We strive to take the backroom work off of our clients' hands so they can focus on the productivity and growth of their business. When you partner with Focus OneSource you gain access to a team of experts in Benefit Administration, Payroll Management, and Human Resources.
Focus OneSource gives your business access to Fortune 500 benefits to help attract and retain employees, including Wellmark Medical Plans and a 401(k) Plan. We ensure significant savings by combining the buying power of all of our clients. In addition to these savings, your business receives additional payroll and human resources services from our experienced team.
Focus OneSource is excited to offer preferred pricing to all ABI members! Contact Audrey Faber and mention “Buy ABI” – just ten minutes could lead to potential savings!
- Audrey Faber
- 515-369-7585
- afaber@gnapartners.com
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Upper Iowa University (UIU)
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) is part of the Corporate Advantage Partnership (CAP) program. ABI members including their member’s employees, their spouses and dependent children (up to age 26) are eligible to receive a $275 per course tuition grant for classes (two credits or higher) taken in center, online or self-paced.
Upper Iowa University is a private, not-for-profit liberal arts university offering undergraduate and graduate programs through our residential campus in Fayette, IA, at our 20+ locations nationwide and through our online and self-paced programs. Since 1857, Upper Iowa University has been preparing students to succeed—in the classroom and in the world. UIU’s rich history, coupled with a student-centered mission, has created a springboard for UIU to become a recognized innovator in offering accredited, quality programs through flexible, multiple delivery systems.
For more information about the CAP tuition grant and how to get started, visit their website at uiu.edu/ABI.
- Jill Hansen
- 319-232-6980
- Hansenj01@uiu.edu
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Express Logistics
Receive a no-cost freight assessment and evaluation. This will include a comprehensive review of both truckload and less-than-truckload freight costs.
In order to participate, the ABI member(s) will have to submit to ELI the freight spending and other data and information ELI needs to provide for the assessment.
- Jeffrey Hughes
- jhughes@exp-logistics.com