Iowa Business Leaders and ABI Remain Optimistic

February 11, 2022 | Comeback from COVID Jack Hasken, Jackson Mfg., Inc.,

That activity, especially as it relates to a post-COVID Iowa economy, is the focus of this edition of Business Record Iowa.

Another asset to mention for our great state of Iowa is the activity generated by the annual ABI Taking Care of Business Conference. The 2022 edition of this premier event will be held in Dubuque where Iowa started on June 14-16. Make plans now to join your ABI colleagues for this exciting conference. Fantastic venues, terrific nationally known speakers, and the very best business networking anywhere will all be a part of ABI's 119thannual meeting. Please plan on attending and you do not want to miss it!

With regard to other ABI business, February marks the eight month of the association’s fiscal year. Thanks to your support and leadership, our association is enjoying one of its strongest years ever.

Public policy, Foundation programs, and ABI member meetings and events are all surpassing metrics of past years. Last month's ABI Legislative Reception was a terrific success, with ABI members attending from all over Iowa and beyond. Legislators of both parties and both chambers attended, as well as other state officials, to make the evening a terrific celebration of government and business.

I wish your business and organization the best for 2022 and please continue to stay positive as we progress through the COVID pandemic.

On behalf of the board of directors, thank you for your ongoing participation and support for ABI.