Legislative News

May 28, 2021

Registration Now Open for Regional Meetings

The 2021 legislative session finished last week and the ABI public policy team is looking forward to meeting with members to break down the results of the session for the business community. 

May 13, 2021

Jackson Manufacturing Hosts Senator Ernst for 99 County Tour Visit

Jack Hasken, ABI Vice Chair and President & CEO of Jackson Manufacturing in Maquoketa, recently had the privilege of inviting and hosting U.S. Senator Joni Ernst at his facility for a town hall meeting.

Mar 25, 2021

Join ABI's Legislative Update Call Tomorrow

JD Davis and Brad Hartkopf from ABI's public policy team will be breaking down the latest from the Capitol.

Mar 11, 2021

Join Us for Tomorrow’s Legislative Update

Be sure to take part in ABI’s Legislative Update tomorrow at 8 a.m.

Feb 25, 2021

Join Us: Legislative Update Tomorrow

With one week left until the first legislative funnel, tomorrow’s Legislative Update is a great opportunity to hear about the policies moving through the legislature and ask questions that are key to your business.

Feb 4, 2021

Get Involved: Participate in Legislative Updates

Although no formal day on the hill is planned for 2021, there are several opportunities for you to stay engaged in the public policy activities at ABI.

Jan 21, 2021

First Legislative Update Next Week

ABI’s public policy team will hold its first Legislative Update next Friday, Jan. 29, at 8 a.m. 

Jan 7, 2021

IEDA/IDPH Hosting COVID-19 Vaccine Information Webinar for Businesses Tomorrow

The Iowa Economic Development Authority and the Iowa Department of Public Health will host a COVID-19 vaccine information webinar for business and industry tomorrow afternoon.

Jan 7, 2021

Davis to Speak at Business Record 2021 Legislative Session Event

ABI Vice President of Public Policy JD Davis will preview key issues the business community will be facing during the 2021 legislative session on a virtual panel Tuesday, Jan. 12 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Dec 17, 2020

ABI January Virtual Legislative Briefing; Legislative Reception Postponed

The ABI public policy team will once again provide ABI members a preview of the legislative session, this year in a virtual setting.

Dec 10, 2020

Register for Paycheck Protection Program Next Steps Webinar

This coming Tuesday, ABI will host a webinar that will walk through the changing guidance the Small Business Administration and U.S. Treasury have issued for companies that have taken advantage of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).

Oct 8, 2020

ABI Members Host Elected Officials and Candidates

ABI members are always great to open their businesses to candidates and elected officials at all levels of government. 

Oct 8, 2020

Public Policy Team to Provide Redux of Advanced Manufacturing Conference Presentation Later This Month

ABI members will have an opportunity to hear from the public policy team of JD Davis and Brad Hartkopf as they give an up-to-date breakdown of their workshop, 2020 Landscape: Implications of Policy and Politics to Iowa Businesses.

Oct 8, 2020

Still Time to Register for Next Week's Childcare Webinar

ABI, in partnership with the Iowa Women’s Foundation, will host the “Return to Learn: Childcare and Business Best Practices During COVID-19” webinar next Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 10 a.m. 

Oct 1, 2020

Governor Signs Manufacturing Day Proclamation

Gov. Kim Reynolds addressed ABI members during yesterday's virtual 2020 Advanced Manufacturing Conference. 

Sep 17, 2020

ABI Policy Team to Present at Advanced Manufacturing Conference

ABI public policy and political experts JD Davis and Brad Hartkopf will lead a workshop during the virtual 2020 Advanced Manufacturing Conference. 

Aug 27, 2020

Legislative Committee Devises Priorities; Board to Issue Final Approval in September

Yesterday, ABI’s Legislative Committee convened to consider the policy recommendations for 2021 from ABI’s five public policy committees that met over the course of August. 

Aug 20, 2020

USMCA Panel Discussion to Take Place in Two Weeks

ABI is proud to host a virtual panel discussion on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) on Tuesday, Sept. 1 from 1:30-3 p.m. 

Aug 20, 2020

Policy Committees Finish Work; Legislative Committee to Meet Next Week

ABI’s five public policy committees have now concluded their work following the meetings of the Economic Growth and Tax Committees this week. 

Aug 13, 2020

ABI Economic Growth and Tax Committees to Meet Next Week

ABI will hold the final two public policy committee meetings, Economic Growth and Tax, next week as the committees develop their policy recommendations for 2021. 

Aug 13, 2020

Gulliford Addresses ABI’s Environment Committee

The Environment Committee convened today to devise 2021 policy recommendations.

Aug 6, 2020

Two Public Policy Meetings Completed This Week

ABI’s 2021 public policy process kicked off this week with the Employment and Workforce and Workplace and Product Safety Committees. 

Aug 6, 2020

Gulliford to Speak to Environment Committee

The ABI public policy team is pleased to announce Jim Gulliford, administrator of EPA Region VII, will be our guest speaker for the Environment Committee

Jul 30, 2020

2021 Public Policy Process Begins Next Week

Two public policy committees will meet virtually next week as ABI begins formulating our 2021 public policies.

Jul 30, 2020

Request for Policy Ideas for the Iowa Insurance Division

The Iowa Insurance Division will hold its legislative meeting on Monday, September 14.

Jul 16, 2020

Paulsen Confirmed as Tax Committee Guest Speaker

ABI is pleased to announce Iowa Department of Revenue Director Kraig Paulsen will be the guest speaker for our Tax Committee meeting on Thursday, August 20 at 11:30 a.m. 

Jul 16, 2020

2020 Regional Public Policy Meetings are in the Books

The ABI public policy staff held three virtual regional meetings this week.

Jul 9, 2020

Virtual Regional Meetings Are Next Week

Next Tuesday and Wednesday, the ABI public policy staff will host virtual regional meetings. 

Jul 9, 2020

Speakers Confirmed for Virtual Public Policy Meetings

ABI is pleased to announce a number of excellent speakers for our virtual public policy committee meetings in August.

Jul 2, 2020

Join the ABI Public Policy Team for Virtual Regional Meetings in Two Weeks

ABI’s public policy team of JD Davis and Brad Hartkopf will provide a breakdown of the 2020 legislative session from ABI’s perspective and look ahead to the 2020 elections in a series of virtual meetings to take place in two weeks. 

Jul 2, 2020

ABI Public Policy Committee Meetings to Be Held Virtually in August

Our five public policy committee meetings in August will be now held virtually. 

Jun 18, 2020

Register for ABI’s Public Policy Committee Meetings

Over the course of five separate days in August, ABI’s five public policy committees will meet and start the process of devising our policies for 2021.

Jun 11, 2020

More Public Policy Committee Meetings Open for Registration

The dates for the Economic Growth and Tax Committee meetings are set, and registration is now available for ABI members.

Jun 4, 2020

Registration is Open for ABI Public Policy Committee Meetings

Following the adjournment of the 88th General Assembly, which is likely to occur late next week, the ABI public policy staff will turn our attention to the development of ABI’s policy statements for 2021.

Apr 23, 2020

Legislative Teleconference Call Tomorrow

The public policy team will host a legislative update call tomorrow morning at 8 a.m.

Apr 23, 2020

Sen. Grassley Addresses ABI Members

On Tuesday, Sen. Charles Grassley took time out of his busy schedule to take questions from ABI members via teleconference. 

Apr 23, 2020

ATRA Holds Webinar on COVID-19 Related Liability Concerns for Businesses

The American Tort Reform Association (ATRA), a valuable partner and an organization of which ABI is a member, recently held a webinar that discussed the coming litigation surge businesses are likely to face because of the coronavirus. 

Apr 16, 2020

ABI to Host Teleconference Call With Sen. Grassley

ABI members are invited to join a teleconference call with Sen. Charles Grassley next week. 

Apr 16, 2020

Ralston to Appear on Iowa Press Tomorrow Evening

ABI President Mike Ralston will be a guest on Iowa Press this Friday.

Apr 9, 2020

Ernst Updates ABI Members with Latest on COVID-19 from Federal Level

Sen. Joni Ernst joined more than 90 ABI members on a teleconference call to brief them on the federal government’s actions on the coronavirus.

Mar 26, 2020

Legislative Update Call is Tomorrow

The public policy team will hold a teleconference call for ABI members only tomorrow at 8 a.m.

Mar 12, 2020

Legislative Update Call Tomorrow

The latest legislative teleconference call will be held tomorrow morning at 8 a.m.

Mar 12, 2020

2020 Iowa Business Day on the Hill Successful!

ABI members and members of affiliated organizations had the opportunity to hear from legislative leaders and lobby their own legislators on key business issues during the annual Iowa Business Day on the Hill.

Mar 5, 2020

Iowa Business Day on the Hill is Next Week

ABI members will gather from all over the state next Wednesday for the 2020 Iowa Business Day on the Hill. 

Feb 27, 2020

ABI Legislative Update Call Tomorrow Morning

The public policy team will lead a teleconference call to talk about the latest at the Capitol.

Feb 20, 2020

Register for Iowa Business Day on the Hill Today

We’re less than three weeks away from the annual Iowa Business Day on the Hill, which will take place on Wednesday, March 11. 

Feb 13, 2020

Less Than a Month Away: Iowa Business Day on Hill

With less than a month away, don’t forget to register for Iowa Business Day on the Hill!

Feb 13, 2020

Next Legislative Update Call Tomorrow

The ABI public policy team will host a legislative update teleconference call tomorrow morning at 8 a.m.

Feb 13, 2020

Governor’s Initiatives Advance, Statewide Tour Announced

This week at her press conference, Gov. Reynolds was joined by a diverse group of stakeholders in support of SSB 3116, her Invest in Iowa Act.

Feb 6, 2020

Legislative Update Calls to Occur Every Other Week

Following feedback from ABI members on last week’s legislative teleconference call, the ABI public policy team has decided to hold the calls every other week from now through the end of the session.

Jan 30, 2020

Iowa Caucuses on Monday, Feb. 3

Make sure you’re prepared to caucus by checking out ABI’s IAVotes.com Caucus Toolkit.

Jan 30, 2020

First Legislative Update Call Tomorrow

The ABI public policy team will hold the first legislative update teleconference call tomorrow, Jan. 31, at 8 a.m.

Jan 23, 2020

First Legislative Update Call Next Friday

JD Davis and Brad Hartkopf will lead ABI’s first legislative teleconference next Friday, Jan. 31 at 8 a.m. 

Jan 23, 2020

State of Manufacturing Address Live from Iowa

Jay Timmons, president & CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers, gave the state of manufacturing address at ABI member company Vermeer Corporation yesterday. 

Jan 23, 2020

Caucus Toolkit: Be Ready to Caucus on Feb. 3

The Iowa caucuses are 11 days away.

Jan 9, 2020

Register for Monthly ABI Legislative Update Calls

One way you can stay up to speed and have your company’s voice heard on policy matters is by registering for the monthly ABI legislative update calls. 

Jan 2, 2020

Legislative Briefing and Reception Approaching Fast; Sign Up Today

One of ABI’s most popular events is set to take place in less than two weeks. 

Dec 12, 2019

Take Advantage of Early Bird Registration for ABI’s Legislative Briefing & Reception

We’re just a month away from ABI’s 2020 Legislative Briefing and Reception, and more than 200 people have already registered. 

Nov 27, 2019

Don’t Forget: Register for ABI Legislative Briefing and Reception

Almost 200 ABI members and guests have already registered for the ABI Legislative Briefing and Reception on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020. 

Oct 24, 2019

Legislative Reception Registration Now Open

Registration for the 2020 ABI Legislative Briefing and Reception is now open. 

Oct 16, 2019

ABI Leaders in Washington

ABI leaders and staff are currently in Washington, D.C. meeting with Iowa congressional leaders on issues important to Iowa employers.

Oct 3, 2019

ABI Members to Head to Washington

In a little less than two weeks, several ABI leaders will head to Washington, D.C. to meet with the Congressional delegation regarding key issues affecting Iowa employers.

Sep 26, 2019

Crain and Hartkopf Speak on ABI Public Policy Issues

This week ABI’s public policy team spoke at two conferences and a regional chamber government affairs committee. 

Sep 5, 2019

ABI Public Policy Team to Present Workshop at Advanced Manufacturing Conference

The Advanced Manufacturing Conference is set to take place in less than one month at Prairie Meadows in Altoona. 

Aug 22, 2019

Congressional Meetings Continue in Iowa

With both the U.S. House and Senate in recess until after the Labor Day holiday, members of Iowa’s Congressional delegation continue to hold meetings across the state to hear from constituents about issues that matter to them.

Aug 8, 2019

Iowa Congressional Delegation to Hold Town Halls

With both the House and Senate on August recess, members of Congress have returned to their home states and are meeting with constituents.

Aug 8, 2019

Policy Meetings Continue Next Week

More than 60 people have participated in ABI’s public policy development process thus far with three more meetings scheduled for next week.

Aug 1, 2019

Public Policy Meetings Start Next Week

ABI’s public policy process for 2020 will officially kick off next Tuesday with the Workplace and Product Safety Committee policy meeting at ABI.

Jul 25, 2019

DNR Director Lyon to Speak to ABI Environment Committee

Newly appointed Director of Natural Resources Kayla Lyon will speak to ABI Environment Committee attendees at the August 13 meeting. 

Jul 11, 2019

Public Policy Meetings Less Than One Month Away

ABI’s five public policy committees are set to meet in August to review and recommend legislative policies and priorities to the ABI Board for the 2020 legislative session.

Jun 20, 2019

Director Durham to Speak at ABI Economic Growth Meeting

Debi Durham, director of the Economic Development Authority, will speak to attendees at ABI’s annual Economic Growth Committee meeting. 

Jun 13, 2019

Save the Date: ABI Policy Committee Meetings

The annual ABI public policy development process kicked off last month with regional meetings around the state.

May 30, 2019

ABI Wraps Up Regional Meetings

The ABI public policy team concluded the regional meeting road trip on Wednesday, May 29 in Pella.

May 30, 2019

Governor and Lt. Governor at Conference

If you have been waiting to sign up for conference, don’t forget online registration closes Friday, May 31!

May 16, 2019

Gov. Reynolds, Lt. Gov. Gregg to Address ABI Conference

We are excited to announce Gov. Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Gregg will speak to ABI conference attendees on Wednesday, June 5! 

May 2, 2019

Regional Policy Meetings Begin May 20

The ABI public policy team will begin traveling around the state to share a comprehensive review of the 2019 legislative session with ABI members. 

Apr 18, 2019

ABI Legislative Update Call Tomorrow

Although the Legislature has not adjourned, there have been many legislative developments since our last teleconference update, and we want to provide those who are interested with details on some pending issues.

Apr 18, 2019

Coming to a Community Near You: ABI Regional Meetings

ABI's public policy staff will be traveling across the state to meet with ABI members following the adjournment of the 2019 legislative session. 

Apr 4, 2019

Reminder: Legislative Update Tomorrow

The monthly legislative update call for ABI members will be tomorrow at 8 a.m.

Mar 28, 2019

Sign Up for Next Friday's ABI Legislative Update Call

Be sure to register for ABI’s next legislative update teleconference call, which takes place Friday, April 5 at 8 a.m. 

Mar 14, 2019

Did You Miss Iowa Business Day on the Hill? Participate in Tomorrow’s Call.

Join us tomorrow, March 15, for our monthly legislative update call

Mar 7, 2019

Iowa Business Day on Hill Event: Registration FULL

A record crowd is expected for Iowa Business Day on the Hill on Wednesday, March 13.

Mar 7, 2019

Legislative Update Call is March 15

If you are located out-of-state or unable to join us for Iowa Business Day on the Hill since the event is full, make sure you register for the ABI legislative update call on Friday, March 15 at 8 a.m. 

Feb 14, 2019

Iowa Business Day on Hill is March 13

Iowa Business Day on the Hill is less than one month away!

Jan 24, 2019

First Legislative Update Call Tomorrow Morning

Nicole Crain and Brad Hartkopf will lead the first legislative update teleconference call tomorrow at 8 a.m. 

Jan 17, 2019

First Legislative Conference Call on Jan. 25

If you missed the legislative briefing and reception, you’ll want to join next week’s legislative conference call. 

Jan 10, 2019

88th General Assembly Begins Monday

The Iowa Legislature will gavel in on Monday, Jan. 14 for the first legislative session of the two-year General Assembly.

Jan 10, 2019

First Legislative Teleconference on Jan. 25

The first legislative teleconference will be held Friday, Jan. 25 at 8 a.m.

Dec 27, 2018

ABI Briefing and Reception Final Registration Discount Ends Soon

If you haven’t yet registered, make sure to do so today. 

Dec 20, 2018

Early-bird Registration Ends Tomorrow for Legislative Briefing and Reception

We’re less than one month out from ABI’s annual Legislative Briefing and Reception, which means early-bird registration ends tomorrow, Friday, Dec. 21! 

Dec 20, 2018

Governor’s Inauguration Set for Jan. 18

Gov. Kim Reynolds is set to be sworn in as Iowa’s first elected female governor on Friday, Jan. 18 at 9 a.m.

Nov 29, 2018

Sign Up for the Legislative Briefing and Reception

Registration is open for ABI’s annual legislative briefing and reception. 

Nov 15, 2018

60 Days Out--ABI Briefing and Reception

With only 60 days until the ABI Legislative Briefing and Reception, don’t forget to take advantage of the early-bird registration fee for members! 

Oct 4, 2018

ABI Policy Team to Host Election Update Call

Investors in ABI’s political action committee, IIPAC, will have the opportunity to participate in an investors’ only teleconference call on Friday, October 26 at 8:30 a.m. 

Sep 20, 2018

Future Ready Iowa Summits Set to Begin

A slate of summits designed to address the workforce challenges Iowa faces will begin tomorrow in Muscatine.

Aug 9, 2018

Additional Future Ready Iowa Regional Summits Scheduled

Gov. Reynolds announced on Wednesday four more cities will host Future Ready Iowa regional summits this fall: Ames, Sioux City, Creston and Centerville. 

Aug 9, 2018

Policy Meetings Continue Next Week

Three more policy committee meetings will be held next week, when the Economic Growth, Environment and Tax Committees convene to review ABI’s policies.

Aug 2, 2018

Policy Meetings Begin in Five Days

The first policy meeting will be held on August 7 at the ABI office.

Jul 26, 2018

State Leaders to Speak at Policy Meetings

ABI’s annual public policy development will begin in less than two weeks, and there is still plenty of time for you to register. 

Jul 19, 2018

Register for ABI Public Policy Committee Meetings

ABI’s public policy committee meetings will be held in less than three weeks, and now is your opportunity to sign up and participate.

Jul 12, 2018

Federal Regulation or Policies Getting in the Way? Attend an SBA Roundtable Event.

The Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy is coming to Iowa, and their staff wants to hear from you.

Jul 12, 2018

ABI Leaders Speak Up for Iowa Jobs with Elected Officials

Last week, ABI Board Chair David Bywater (Bankers Advertising/Tru Art) hosted Sen. Chuck Grassley for a discussion on issues affecting Iowa businesses and employees. 

Jul 5, 2018

U.S. Small Business Administration to Visit Iowa in Less Than Two Weeks

The Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Advocacy will hold three roundtable events across Iowa in the next few weeks.

Jul 5, 2018

U.S. Chamber Honoring Sen. Grassley with Spirit of Enterprise Award Tomorrow

Join ABI and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce tomorrow afternoon in Iowa City as Sen. Chuck Grassley receives the Spirit of Enterprise Award for his support of pro-growth legislation during the first session of the 115th Congress. 

Jul 5, 2018

Register for ABI Public Policy Meetings

ABI’s public policy meetings are just over a month away.

Jun 14, 2018

ABI Policy Committee Meetings Scheduled, Registration Open

In addition to regional meetings and a legislative wrap-up call, ABI members are encouraged to attend one or more public policy meetings in August. 

May 31, 2018

Join ABI for Legislative Wrap-up Call on Monday

The public policy team will lead the final legislative call on Monday, June 4 at 10 a.m.

May 31, 2018

Your Chance to Win!

Drop off your business card at our conference booth for a chance to win a free registration to our 2019 legislative reception!

May 24, 2018

Post-session Legislative Call on Monday, June 4

Remember to register for the legislative wrap-up call on Monday, June 4 at 10 a.m. 

May 17, 2018

Register for the Post-session Legislative Call on June 4

The 2018 legislative session has adjourned, which means you will want to RSVP for our final legislative update call on Monday, June 4, at 10 a.m. 

May 17, 2018

Attend ABI Public Policy Workshop at Conference

The public policy team will lead a workshop at the conference entitled Public Policy in Today’s Political Environment.

May 17, 2018

Regional Meeting in Council Bluffs Next Week

Next week the ABI public policy team will present its second regional meeting, in Council Bluffs, on Tuesday, May 22 at 11:30 a.m.

May 10, 2018

Join ABI in Council Bluffs for Second Regional Meeting

The second meeting with the public policy team will be in Council Bluffs at Iowa Western Community College on Tuesday, May 22, at 11:30 a.m. 

May 10, 2018

Register for Post-session Legislative Call

The 2018 legislative session has adjourned, which means you will want to RSVP for our final legislative update call on Monday, June 4 at 10 a.m.

Apr 19, 2018

Legislative Update Call on FRIDAY

The regular monthly legislative update call is scheduled for Friday, April 20 at 8 a.m.

Mar 22, 2018

Legislative Roundtable in Cedar Rapids Tomorrow

ABI and International Paper will host a business roundtable discussion tomorrow, Friday, March 23 at International Paper’s Cedar River Mill in Cedar Rapids.

Mar 16, 2018

ABI Legislative Roundtable in Cedar Rapids is March 23

ABI will host a Legislative Roundtable in Cedar Rapids on Friday, March 23 at 11:30 a.m. 

Mar 15, 2018

2018 Iowa Business Day on the Hill – A Tremendous Success

A large crowd of Iowa business leaders turned out for Iowa Business Day on the Hill held this past Tuesday. 

Mar 15, 2018

ABI Legislative Update Call is Tomorrow

The public policy team will cover specific policy proposals in-depth, provide insight into what’s alive and what didn’t advance through the second funnel, and discuss the path to adjournment.

Mar 8, 2018

Business Roundtable in Cedar Rapids on March 23

ABI will host a business roundtable discussion in Cedar Rapids at International Paper on March 23.

Mar 8, 2018

ABI Legislative Update Call on March 16

Next Friday marks the second legislative funnel deadline, which is the day all bills have to be out of one chamber and a committee in the opposite chamber.

Mar 8, 2018

Iowa Business Day on the Hill is Next Week

ABI’s Iowa Business Day on the Hill is set for Tuesday, March 13 in Des Moines. 

Mar 1, 2018

Waverly Legislative Roundtable – TOMORROW

Enjoy breakfast and conversation with ABI members and Sen. Craig Johnson and Rep. Sandy Salmon in Waverly on Friday, March 2 at 8 a.m.

Mar 1, 2018

Business Day on Hill – Chairman Cownie to Speak on March 13

A little more than a week remains until Iowa business leaders will hear from policy staff on key business issues pending in the Legislature. 

Feb 22, 2018

Waverly Roundtable to Be Held Friday, March 2

ABI, along with United Equipment Accessories, will hold a breakfast legislative roundtable on Friday, March 2. 

Feb 22, 2018

Iowa Business Day on the Hill is Tuesday, March 13

Don’t forget to register for Iowa Business Day on the Hill!

Feb 15, 2018

Advocacy Opportunities: Meet Your Representatives

During the legislative session, local chambers hold coffees on Fridays and Saturdays to hear from constituents.

Feb 15, 2018

Legislative Call – TOMORROW, Feb.16

The monthly ABI legislative update call will be tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 16 at 8 a.m.

Feb 8, 2018

ABI Members Featured at NAFTA Event

Tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 9, Sen. Joni Ernst will keynote the NAFTA Works event at the ABI office. 

Feb 8, 2018

Legislative Call on Friday, Feb. 16

If you want the latest on the legislative action, including what legislation survived the first legislative funnel, make sure you’re registered to participate in the members-only update next Friday. 

Feb 8, 2018

Waverly Roundtable with Sen. Johnson, Rep. Salmon on March 2

All ABI members are invited to a breakfast roundtable at 8 a.m. on Friday, March 2, in Waverly.

Feb 1, 2018

Legislative Call on Feb. 16

The first legislative funnel, when a bill has to be out of a policy committee in one chamber to continue to advance, is on Friday, Feb. 16. 

Feb 1, 2018

Sen. Ernst to Talk Trade on Feb. 9

Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from U.S. Senator Joni Ernst on Friday, February 9. 

Jan 25, 2018

ABI Members Invited to Waverly Legislative Roundtable

On Friday, March 2, ABI members are invited to have breakfast and hear from Sen. Craig Johnson, who represents Waverly in the Iowa Senate.

Jan 25, 2018

Deputy Ag Secretary Mike Naig Confirmed for NAFTA Event Feb. 9

In addition to U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, we’re excited to announce Iowa’s Deputy Secretary for Agriculture, Mike Naig, will speak at the NAFTA event on Friday, Feb. 9.

Jan 25, 2018

Registration Open: Business Day on the Hill

Registration for the 2018 Business Day on the Hill is now open. 

Jan 18, 2018

Lunch Speaker Confirmed for Iowa Business Day on the Hill

ABI is pleased to announce that Sen. Randy Feenstra, chairman of the Senate Ways and Means Committee, will be the speaker at this year’s luncheon.

Jan 11, 2018

First ABI Legislative Conference Call is Jan. 19

It’s your opportunity to receive the most up-to-date legislative information from the ABI public policy team. 

Jan 11, 2018

New Venue, Great Atmosphere for ABI Legislative Briefing and Reception

Thank you to the more than 500 people who attended the ABI Legislative Briefing and Reception on Wednesday. 

Jan 4, 2018

Last Chance to Register for Next Week’s ABI Events

Register now for the Legislative Briefing and Reception on January 10 and the Environment Committee meeting on January 11. 

Dec 28, 2017

Upcoming Events – Sign Up Now

Sign up now for these upcoming ABI public policy events.

Nov 30, 2017

Legislative Roundtable in Fort Dodge on Dec. 12

ABI members are invited to a legislative roundtable in Fort Dodge on Tuesday, Dec.12 at 9:30 a.m.

Oct 12, 2017

Now Open: ABI Legislative Reception Registration

One of the first events of the legislative session will take place on January 10, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. 

Oct 12, 2017

Manufacturing Day a Success

President Donald Trump signed a proclamation last Friday officially declaring October 6th as Manufacturing Day. 

Sep 28, 2017

ABI D.C. Fly-in Next Week

Next week, October 2-4, key ABI members, ABI President Mike Ralston, and the ABI public policy team head to the nation’s capital to meet with our congressional leaders, the Administration and national public policy partners.

Sep 14, 2017

Director Durham to Speak at Advanced Manufacturing Conference

Debi Durham, Director of the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA), will speak at the Advanced Manufacturing Conference on Wednesday, September 20. 

Jun 1, 2017

Last chance: Northeast Iowa Regional Policy Meeting

The final regional meeting will be Tuesday, June 6 at 8:30 a.m. at the Grand River Center in Dubuque.

Jun 1, 2017

Gov. Reynolds, Lt. Gov.Gregg to speak at ABI Conference

Jun 1, 2017

Planning for D.C. trip well underway

The agenda is coming together for ABI’s biannual Washington, D.C. trip.

May 25, 2017

Final Regional Policy meeting is June 6 in Dubuque

The ABI public policy team is hosting its final Regional Public Policy Meeting on Tuesday, June 6 in Dubuque, ahead of the annual Taking Care of Business Conference.

May 18, 2017

Registration Open: August public policy meetings

Registration is open for ABI’s annual public policy committee meetings, which will take place in August.

May 11, 2017

Get ready for ABI’s DC fly in

ABI’s public policy team is busy planning a packed agenda for the fall D.C. fly in, a benefit exclusive to ABI members.

May 11, 2017

ABI will host Regional Public Policy Meeting in Sioux City May 24

If you have not yet participated in a regional meeting, you have one more opportunity to do so. ABI will host a meeting at the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce offices on Wednesday, May 24.

May 4, 2017

ABI’s digital success on display at Ready to Run seminar

ABI Communications Director Emily Schettler spoke about ABI’s success in digital marketing and offered advice on social media use during a recent Ready to Run event hosted by the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women in Politics at Iowa State University.

May 4, 2017

Des Moines and Atlantic public policy meetings on May 9

The ABI public policy team will be in Des Moines and Atlantic on Tuesday, May 9, to provide a comprehensive review of the 2017 legislative session and begin discussions on priorities for the next year.

Apr 20, 2017

Sign up now for a Regional Public Policy Meeting

The ABI public policy team will travel the state next month to offer an in-depth review of ABI priorities that advanced during the 2017 legislation session.

Apr 6, 2017

Registration is open for 2017 regional public policy meetings

The ABI public policy team has scheduled four regional public policy meetings across Iowa next month to speak with members about the 2017 legislative session and get feedback on priorities for 2018.

Mar 30, 2017

ABI’s Nicole Crain and Jessica Harder to speak at Iowa Employment Conference

Next week, two members of ABI’s public policy team will speak at the Iowa Employment Conference in Altoona.

Mar 16, 2017

Iowa Business Day on the Hill a success

Business leaders from across Iowa gathered Tuesday to celebrate Iowa Business Day on the Hill.

Mar 9, 2017

Last chance: Register for Tuesday’s Iowa Business Day on Hill

Iowa Business Day on the Hill is less than one week away and time to register is running out.

Feb 23, 2017

TWO WEEKS until Iowa Business Day on the Hill

The Iowa Business Day on the Hill is just two weeks away, on Tuesday, March 14.

Feb 16, 2017

Register now for Iowa Business Day on the Hill

In less than a month, Iowa’s business community will converge on the Iowa Capitol for Iowa Business Day on the Hill.

Feb 9, 2017

REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Iowa Business Day on the Hill

Feb 9, 2017

Still time to join our Legislative Update Teleconference on Friday

If you haven’t already responded to participate in the monthly exclusive members-only ABI Legislative Update Teleconference, please do so today!

Feb 2, 2017

Next ABI Legislative Update Teleconference is Friday, Feb. 10

Don’t forget to sign up for the next ABI Legislative Update Teleconference.

Jan 12, 2017

Federal spotlight: ABI Washington fly-in set

ABI is once again hosting a Washington, D.C. fly-in this fall.

Jan 12, 2017

Legislative Briefing and Reception a success

Thank you to the more than 500 people who attend the ABI Legislative Briefing and Reception on Wednesday.

Jan 5, 2017

Legislative Briefing and Reception is six days away

Make sure to register today for ABI’s annual Legislative Briefing and Reception.

Jan 5, 2017

Legislative update calls set for 2017

The ABI Public Policy team will provide monthly updates during the legislative session to members on issues affecting Iowa businesses.

Dec 29, 2016

Still time to save on your Legislative Reception registration

More than 300 people are already signed up for ABI’s upcoming Legislative Briefing and Reception on Jan. 11.

Dec 15, 2016

Legislative reception early bird rate ends tomorrow

Join the more than 170 people already registered for the 2017 Legislative Briefing and Reception and save $20 by registering by Friday.

Dec 1, 2016

Registration open for Jan. 11 ABI Legislative Briefing and Reception

Sign up today to attend the ABI Legislative Briefing and Reception to get a first look at the issues ABI will advocate for during the upcoming legislative session, and to meet legislators and network with other members from around the state.

Nov 10, 2016

Legislative Briefing and Reception registration open

There will be 22 new legislators when the 2017 Legislature convenes on Jan. 9. What better way to meet many of the new faces and get reacquainted with incumbents than to attend the ABI Legislative Briefing and Reception on Jan. 11?

Sep 29, 2016

Branstad to sign Manufacturing Week proclamation

Gov. Terry Branstad will join us at the Advanced Manufacturing Conference Tuesday to sign a proclamation declaring Oct. 3-7 as Manufacturing Week.

Sep 8, 2016

ABI Women in Business Event is Friday

ABI Chair Lori Schaefer-Weaton will host a Women in Business event on Friday honoring Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds and women legislators and candidates who have been endorsed by IIPAC.

Aug 18, 2016

Celebrate women in business at September IIPAC event

ABI’s PAC is hosting a Women in Business event on Friday, Sept. 9 to honor female state legislative leaders.

Aug 18, 2016

Planning for 2017 DC Fly-in begins

ABI policy staff will soon begin planning for the bi-annual ABI Washington, D.C. Fly-In trip.

Aug 11, 2016

Still time to attend Economic Growth and Tax committee meetings

If you haven’t made it to one of the ABI public policy committees this year, there is still time.

Aug 4, 2016

Employment and Environment committees meet next week

The Employment and Workforce Committee will meet Tuesday, Aug. 9, at the ABI office and the Environment Committee will meet Wednesday, Aug. 10.

Jul 14, 2016

Register for upcoming policy committee meetings

ABI public policy meetings are a way to engage in the issues that are important to you and your employees, and to help establish ABI legislative priorities.

Jul 7, 2016

Registration open for August public policy committee meetings

Registration is open for ABI’s annual public policy committee meetings, which will take place between Aug. 2 and Aug. 23.

Jul 7, 2016

ABI meeting on Department of Labor overtime rules

ABI is considering hosting a meeting with a guest speaker from the U.S. Chamber and an ABI member company to discuss the new overtime rules that will go into effect in December 2016.

Jul 7, 2016

Governors and ABI members converge on Des Moines

Gov. Terry Branstad will host the nation’s governors in Des Moines, July 14-17, for the National Governors Association (NGA) meeting.

Jun 23, 2016

Lt. Gov Reynolds addresses ABI conference

Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds addressed attendees at the ABI Conference on Thursday, June 16.

Jun 23, 2016

Legislators and state officials meet with ABI members

Members of the Iowa Legislature also attended the ABI conference in Sioux City.

Jun 2, 2016

Public policy call June 9

If you were not able to attend a regional meeting, another opportunity to hear a legislative wrap-up will be a week from today.

May 26, 2016

Western Iowa policy meeting scheduled for June 7

The ABI public policy team will be in Council Bluffs on June 7 (Primary Day) to provide a 2016 legislative update to ABI members in western Iowa.

May 19, 2016

Regional policy meetings underway

The regional policy meetings kicked off Tuesday with a large crowd in Waterloo at the Tech Works Campus.

May 12, 2016

Sign up for upcoming regional policy meetings

ABI will hold regional policy meetings beginning next week at various locations around the state.

May 5, 2016

Join policy team in Waterloo and Cedar Rapids

ABI staff will host regional public policy meetings this month around the state.

Apr 21, 2016

Register for ABI’s Regional Public Policy Meetings

ABI is hosting public policy meetings in May throughout the state, where the policy team will report on the outcome of the Legislative session and what ABI’s successes at the Capitol in 2016 mean for Iowa businesses.

Apr 14, 2016

Register today for May regional meetings

Apr 7, 2016

Still time to register for tomorrow’s teleconference

Reminder: the ABI Public Policy team will provide a members-only update on the legislative issues remaining for the 2016 session.

Apr 7, 2016

Regional meetings scheduled

Once the legislative session is complete, the ABI public policy team will again hit the road to update members on the outcome of the 2016 session. The goal is to hear from members what you would like to see ABI tackle in 2017.

Mar 31, 2016

DATE CHANGE: ABI’s next legislative update is April 8

The next monthly legislative update teleconference will be Friday, April 8 at 9 a.m.

Mar 17, 2016

Iowa Business Day on Hill hugely successful

ABI once again partnered with the National Federation of Independent Business to sponsor Iowa Business Day on the Hill.

Feb 25, 2016

Reminder: Register now for Iowa Business Day on the Hill

Iowa Business Day on the Hill is an opportunity to recognize the invaluable role Iowa companies play in the state’s economy, and remind legislators of the importance of fostering a positive business climate.

Feb 11, 2016

Register for Iowa Business Day on Hill

As you have read in this week’s newsletter, the ABI public policy team needs your help at the Capitol.

Jan 28, 2016

Save the Date: Iowa Business Day on the Hill is March 14-15

ABI is once again partnering with the National Federation of Indpendent Business (NFIB) to host Iowa Business Day on the Hill.

Jan 14, 2016

Terrific legislative reception attracts more than 500 people

Thank you to the more than 500 people who attended the ABI Legislative Reception on Wednesday night.

Jan 14, 2016

First legislative teleconference is Jan. 22

ABI members are invited to participate in an in-depth briefing on Jan. 22 at 9 a.m. about the first two weeks of session.

Dec 17, 2015

Early bird registration ends Friday

Discounted registration rates end Friday for the ABI Legislative Briefing and Reception.

Dec 17, 2015

North Iowa leaders meet Majority Leader

ABI leaders and members met new Iowa House Majority Leader Chris Hagenow (R-Windsor Heights) in Cedar Falls on Wednesday.

Dec 10, 2015

Reminder: Early bird registration ends Dec. 18

The ABI legislative briefing and reception is always a popular event for members and state legislators.

Dec 3, 2015

Join ABI at fundraiser for new majority leader

Mark your calendar for Dec. 16, when ABI’s political action committee, IIPAC, will co-host a fundraiser for newly elected Iowa House Majority Leader Chris Hagenow (R-Windsor Heights) in Cedar Falls.

Dec 3, 2015

ABI Legislative Briefing and Reception is Jan. 13

Nearly 150 people have already registered for the ABI Legislative Briefing and Reception on Jan. 13.

Nov 19, 2015

Save the Date: Majority Leader Hagenow Reception

ABI’s political action committee, IIPAC, will have a fundraising reception for Majority Leader Chris Hagenow (R-Urbandale) in Cedar Falls on Dec. 16 from 4-6 p.m. at the PIPAC Event Centre.

Nov 19, 2015

ABI holds successful Friends of Iowa Business event

On Tuesday, IIPAC Platinum investors Bob and Sharman Wersen hosted other IIPAC donors for a private Friend of Iowa Business reception and dinner at ABI member Tassel Ridge Winery in Leighton.

Nov 12, 2015

Harder and Linn join ABI

ABI is excited to introduce Jessica Harder and Myron Linn as the newest members of the public policy team.

Nov 12, 2015

Last Call: IIPAC event at Tassel Ridge

Don’t forget, ABI’s IIPAC fundraiser is Tuesday, Nov. 17, at Tassel Ridge in Leighton.

Nov 12, 2015

Gov. Jeb Bush speaks to ABI board

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush spoke to members of the ABI Board of Directors on Tuesday.

Nov 5, 2015

New member elected to Iowa House

Voters in Iowa House District 5 on Tuesday elected Charles Holz, a Le Mars Republican, to replace Rep. Chuck Soderberg (R-Le Mars), who retired last year.

Oct 29, 2015

Presidential Candidate Video Series featured on webinar

The Iowa Caucus Toolkit was featured by BIPAC on a nationwide webinar Wednesday.

Oct 22, 2015

Prison Industries holds public hearing on revised rule

On Tuesday, Iowa Prison Industries held a public hearing on a revised rule allowing prison industries to sell directly to private contractors.

Oct 15, 2015

You’re Invited: NAM Congressional Dialogues

During Congressional breaks, federal lawmakers are able to travel home and meet with constituents.

Oct 8, 2015

Gov. Bobby Jindal holds town hall at Fairfield plastics company

Republican presidential candidate and Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal visited Agri-Industrial Plastics last week where he spoke to employees, high school students and members of the public.

Sep 17, 2015

Debt Matters event will feature Rendell and Stebbins

Fix the Debt and the Concord Coalition have partnered with the Greater Des Moines Partnership to bring Iowa business leaders a program focused on economic policy.

Sep 17, 2015

President Obama visits Des Moines

On Monday, President Barack Obama visited North High School in Des Moines for an education affordability town hall meeting.

Sep 10, 2015

Federal budget exercise September 22

Many business leaders and others agree that reducing our nation’s deficit is critical, but what does it actually take to do so?

Aug 20, 2015

Spend a weekend in Dubuque

The ABI public policy auctions are live. In addition to excellent tailgate packages, we have some great getaways.

Aug 13, 2015

ABI members host presidential candidates

On Friday, ABI Treasurer Dave Zrostlik and his company Stellar Industries in Garner, will host presidential candidateCarly Fiorina for a manufacturing tour and business roundtable.

Aug 6, 2015

First GOP presidential debate tonight

The 2016 Iowa Caucuses are less than six months away and the presidential candidates have been spending lots of time in Iowa.

Aug 6, 2015

ABI public policy meetings begin TUESDAY

The Employment and Workforce Committee kicks off the ABI public policy committee meetings on Tuesday.

Jul 30, 2015

EXPERIENCE: Iowa football tailgate

Don’t forget to check out the IIPAC silent auction items at the ABI Executive Open on August 31.

Jul 23, 2015

Director of Revenue to Speak at ABI Meeting

Iowa Director of Revenue Courtney Kay-Decker will speak at the ABI Tax Committee meeting on Thursday, August 20.

Jul 16, 2015

Register TODAY: New workers’ compensation commissioner to speak

ABI’s Workplace and Product Safety Committee meeting attendees will hear from Joe Cortese, Iowa’s new workers’ compensation commissioner at our policy meeting on August 12.

Jul 16, 2015

Presidential candidate Santorum visits Jackson Manufacturing

2016 Republican Presidential Candidate Rick Santorum visited ABI member Jackson Manufacturing in Maquoketa to tour the facility and discuss issues facing manufacturers.

May 28, 2015

Register today for ABI’s Public Policy Committee Meetings

It is still uncertain when the Iowa Legislature will adjourn, but ABI’s public policy staff is confident they will be out in time for our public policy development meetings in August!

May 21, 2015

Workers’ compensation event to be held

The Annual Workers’ Compensation Symposium, sponsored by the non-profit Iowa Workers’ Compensation Advisory Council will be held on June 18-19 in Des Moines at the Marriott.

Mar 12, 2015

Revenue Estimating Conference meets next week

The Revenue Estimating Conference will hold its spring meeting on March 19 at 1:00 pm.

Mar 5, 2015

Iowa Business Day on the Hill is next week - Join Us!

ABI has partnered with the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) to bring you two days of networking with state officials, legislative leaders and business professionals.

Feb 19, 2015

Reynolds to speak at Iowa Business Day on the Hill reception

Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds will attend a reception hosted by ABI and the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) on March 9.

Feb 19, 2015

Two tickets available to sold-out Iowa Ag Summit

The highly-anticipated Iowa Ag Summit is sold out, but ABI has two tickets available in exchange for a donation to IIPAC.

Jan 22, 2015

First ABI legislative conference call is Friday morning

Members of the ABI public policy team will provide an update to members on the 2015 legislative session.

Dec 18, 2014

Early-bird Legislative Reception registration ends FRIDAY

The early-bird registration for ABI’s Legislative Briefing & Reception ends Friday.

Dec 11, 2014

ABI launches latest It's About Jobs tour in Waverly next week

ABI members have the opportunity to meet with area legislators and fellow ABI members next week during an It's About Jobs tour at United Equipment Accessories in Waverly.