See you at the 2022 Legislative Reception

December 10, 2021 | Holiday Gift Giving - Iowa Style Jack Hasken, Jackson Mfg., Inc.,

This month's edition of Business Record Iowa focuses on unique holiday gifts made in Iowa. The cover story is a fun read and I hope you enjoy it. By the way, this month's column is my sixth and that means my term as Chair of ABI is nearly half-completed. One thing my colleagues who have preceded me as ABI Chair tell me is that the second half of the Chair's term is even more eventful than the first and it goes very fast. That is because there are even more opportunities for you as ABI members to be involved.

The Legislative Reception is one ABI’s most popular events each year. This important association meeting provides an opportunity for you and your employees to visit with your legislators in a fun and casual setting. Traditionally, more legislators attend this event than any other similar event held throughout the session, and it is important for ABI members to be on hand to share the perspective of Iowa business leaders with them.

The 2022 Reception will be held Wednesday, January 12. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg, all 150 members of the Iowa General Assembly, and other state officials have been invited again this year. Don’t miss this opportunity to greet your legislators and share important business issues with them. The event will be held at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center, and I hope you make your plans to attend now. Please go to the ABI website at www.iowaabi.org, where you can register to attend the association's 2022 Legislative Briefing and Reception on January 12th. The Briefing, available to members only, is your opportunity to get the latest information about the upcoming legislative session. The annual legislative reception immediately follows and is a great opportunity to network with your fellow members and legislators.

I hope to see you there. It is your participation and support that make ABI events successful. On behalf of the ABI Board of Directors and the entire ABI staff, I wish you a joyful holiday season and a prosperous new year.