Use the Iowa Caucus Toolkit to help prepare for Feb. 1

In last month’s edition of Business Record Iowa, I noted that successful companies are always looking ahead, and that November’s election is something to which we should all look ahead. This edition of ABI’s monthly journal is about something that is just as important as looking ahead. That is action.

At Emerson/Fisher, the global leader in industrial control and isolation valves, we plan and then put our plans into action. As it relates to the election this fall, all Iowans will soon have the opportunity to take action. Iowa’s first-in-the-nation presidential caucuses take place Feb. 1, and this edition of Business Record Iowa is all about the caucuses.

I urge you and your employees to participate in the caucuses and to back the presidential candidate of your/their choice. One great resource for objective, nonpartisan in- formation about the candidates is found at www.iavotes.com. This award-winning website is home to ABI’s voter resources, including the Iowa Caucus Toolkit.

At www.iavotes.com, you’ll find instructions on how to participate in the caucuses, candidate videos and a breakdown of where candidates stand on specific issues. You can also find information about your elected officials at the state level. After visiting www.iavotes.com, you will go to your caucus better-informed and better-prepared.

And read this edition of Business Record Iowa for more caucus information. Again, most importantly, I hope you participate. In- formed, thoughtful participation, no matter who is your candidate of choice, is what the caucuses are all about.

By the way, don’t forget to go to www.io- waabi.org today and register for the 2016 ABI Legislative Briefing and Reception. The event will take place in Des Moines Jan. 13, and you don’t want to miss it!

Finally, every month, when the question is asked about who will lead the way in making Iowa an even better place to live and do business, “Why Not ABI?” Thank you for your support.