ABI Starts 2025 Strong with Key Updates and Events

The ABI Board of Directors met for its January session and in that meeting we received report outs and updates from key areas including finance, member engagement and public policy. These updates reflected a strong trajectory for the organization as we kicked off 2025 and I am confident we are well positioned to deliver member value moving forward. After the board meeting, ABI hosted the Legislative Briefing and the Legislative Reception. I am pleased to report that they were both standout successes—with the reception being one of our largest in recent history with more than 350 ABI members in attendance. The Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, other state agency officials and more than 75 legislators from both parties and chambers attended. Those numbers are a testament to the engagement and interaction of ABI members like you. On behalf of the board of directors, thank you for making this event extraordinary.

ABI is a member-driven organization and with that we are focused on delivering the value we mentioned earlier through a number of key programs and activities. While there is not room to list them all here, you can check out the full depth and breadth of programs, events and offerings at www.IowaABI.org.

Our ABI Conference is an annual highlight and the 2025 event is on track to be our best yet! Mark your calendars and join your ABI colleagues in Council Bluffs from June 10-12 for the 122nd Annual Taking Care of Business Conference. This year’s meeting promises to be something truly special—you won’t want to miss it! Registration opens on February 20. Visit www.ABITakingCareOfBusiness.com for details.

While you are finalizing your plans for the annual conference, you will also enjoy this edition of the ABI Business Monthly, our organization’s monthly news magazine. Be sure to read our feature story about what’s happening in artificial intelligence (AI), how it is shaping industries and creating opportunities for businesses.

We have briefly mentioned just a few of the programs ABI members enjoy and benefit from and there are many more. If you are a member, thank you. If your organization is not a member, I encourage you to reach out to learn more about the full slate of benefits ABI membership provides by calling (515) 280-8000 or via email:

• Chad Reece, Chair: creece@winnebagoind.com
• Nicole Crain, President: ncrain@iowaabi.org
• Levi Lefebure, Membership Development Manager: llefebure@iowaabi.org

Together we can continue to help ensure a quality business environment in Iowa. ABI