Expanding Reach and Addressing Workforce Challenges

It has been a couple of years since ABI partnered with longtime member Corridor Media Group to publish ABI’s Business Monthly. A key positive in that move is that it has enabled us to have a more robust publishing schedule and to increase our reach in eastern Iowa, as well as our statewide circulation.

When it comes to statewide issues that impact ABI members, there is likely no more timely issue than workforce. ABI members of all sizes, no matter their industry or location, are looking for good people.

That is the focus of this edition of the Business Monthly with a cover story that focuses on higher education in Iowa and on building future talent. You will find information inside about ways your company can reach out to potential team members and increase your workforce.

On other matters and as this edition of the Business Monthly goes to press, ABI is busy on all fronts.

Hundreds of members from all over the state are participating in the annual policy development process and final preparations for the annual Executive Forum are now underway. Programs and events, such as the annual manufacturing conference, are ongoing. And, having just completed the annual session of Business Horizons, the ABI Foundation is deep into Leadership Iowa and its college counterpart, Leadership Iowa University.

All that activity is taking place with one goal in mind... to add value to you and your business. Let us hear from you with your suggestions about ways we can help further or do things better. Thank you for your support. ABI