Blog

2021

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  Apr 9, 2021

  Weekly Business Report Highlights Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council

  Dr. Jeff Weld, Executive Director of the Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council, joins ABI Executive Vice President Nicole Crain to discuss the importance of business-education partnerships.

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  Apr 8, 2021

  STEM Teacher Externships: Connecting Classroom to Career

  Externship hosts that bring a teacher on as part of a team to make progress on projects and problems get a great return on their investment.

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  Apr 1, 2021

  ABI Remains Strong During Pandemic

  The pandemic is not over, but thanks to terrific leadership by ABI members, the association remains strong and will emerge better than ever.

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  Mar 30, 2021

  ABI President Mike Ralston Visits Jackson Mfg. in Maquoketa

  Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I have not had as many opportunities as usual to make visits to member offices or manufacturing plants, but that changed last week.

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  Mar 25, 2021

  ABI Board of Directors Chair Joins Weekly Business Report

  ABI Board of Directors Chair Steven Bradford joins ABI President Mike Ralston for the Weekly Business Report to discuss the Taking Care of Business Conference.

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  Mar 24, 2021

  Family Compensation: You Can't Always be Equal and Fair

  In regards to family compensation, the questions and topics to consider are seemingly endless.

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  Mar 18, 2021

  ABI Launches Weekly Business Report Video Series

  ABI started its Weekly Business Report video series this week.

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  Mar 11, 2021

  Workers’ Compensation Medical Bill Review: Neglected Truths

  Every risk manager and CFO should be aware of these neglected truths.

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  Mar 4, 2021

  ABI Conference: The Best Business Networking in Iowa

  If you want to add value for your business, there is simply no better place for you to be than at this meeting.

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  Feb 25, 2021

  Patent Ownership – Assignments

  It is important to parse out ownership in intellectual property, as the owner(s) will control the rights of the IP.

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  Feb 18, 2021

  The Hidden Opportunities Inside Every Layoff (And How Outplacement Can Turn a Tough Decision Into a Win-Win-Win)

  Learn how outplacement can turn a tough decision into a win-win-win.

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  Feb 11, 2021

  CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Share Your Expertise with Thousands of Iowa Executives in the ABI Blog

  When you submit a blog post for consideration, it has the potential to reach thousands of business leaders across the state and beyond.

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  Feb 4, 2021

  An Important Interview about Childcare and Workforce in Iowa

  Access to affordable child care is a key element in developing and growing workforce in Iowa

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  Jan 28, 2021

  Values Pave a Path Through Chaos

  Employees who feel intrinsically connected to something larger than themselves are highly motivated and perform really well in the face of adversity. 

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  Jan 21, 2021

  Make Introductions and “Sell” to Your Newly Elected Officials

  This is a great opportunity to be the first in a long line of entities that will be asking for their attention as the new sessions begin. 

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  Jan 14, 2021

  Your Involvement is Key to ABI’s Public Policy Success

  You can help us pursue our public policy goals by being engaged in the policymaking process in these three ways.

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  Jan 7, 2021

  ABI: At the Forefront of COVID-19 Vaccine Deployment Discussions

  Our goal is to ensure that officials in charge of deployment understand the critical nature of Iowa’s workforce in ensuring life operates smoothly in our state.