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2021

Sep 20, 2021

Forty Iowa Leaders Selected to Participate in Leadership Iowa’s 40th Anniversary Year

Forty leaders from across Iowa have been selected as members of the 2021-22 class of Leadership Iowa, the state’s premier issues awareness program provided by the Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) Foundation. This year marks the program’s fortieth anniversary. See the Leadership Iowa Class of 2021-22 participant list here.
Sep 15, 2021

$40,000 Gift Launches ABI Foundation 40th Anniversary Campaign

Gifts to the Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) Foundation are now being matched up to $40,000 thanks to the generous support of the Dick & Judy Smith Family Foundation. The anniversary fundraiser celebrates 40 years of statewide initiatives that promote personal and professional responsibility and leadership for Iowa.
Sep 13, 2021

SURVEY: Majority of Iowa Manufacturers Still Expect Increased Sales and Investments in Their Businesses in the Next Quarter

Despite ongoing challenges with supply chains and workforce issues, Iowa manufacturers remain optimistic about increased sales and plan to invest in their businesses in the fourth quarter, according to the latest Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) Quarterly Business Survey.
Sep 10, 2021

ABI's Statement on Biden's New Vaccine Requirements

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI), Iowa’s largest employer association with 1,500 members representing 330,000 employees, remains as committed as ever to fighting to end COVID-19.
Sep 8, 2021

Elevate Iowa to Honor 2021 Legends in Manufacturing Leaders

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) and Elevate Advanced Manufacturing will recognize five manufacturing leaders this month at its sixth annual Legends in Manufacturing dinner.
Sep 1, 2021

ABI’s PAC Endorses Michael Bousselot in House District 37 Race

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry’s (ABI) political action committee (IIPAC) is bestowing the Friend of Iowa Business endorsement upon Michael Bousselot for the forthcoming special election in Iowa House District 37.
Jun 28, 2021

Iowa Manufacturers Expect Continued Growth Over the Next Quarter

Latest survey reflects positive outlook and additional challenges ahead
Jun 25, 2021

Jack Hasken Elected Chair of ABI Board of Directors

Jack Hasken of Jackson Mfg., Inc. in Maquoketa is now chair of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) Board of Directors for the 2021-22 fiscal year, which begins July 1.
Jun 21, 2021

Iowa High School Students Have Three Weeks Left to Register for Business Horizons

Iowa high school students are invited to connect their strengths and skills to real-world business experience during an action-packed five days this summer at Business Horizons. The program will take place July 18-22 at Central College in Pella. Students are encouraged to register as soon as possible though applications will be accepted through July 12 at www.BusinessHorizonsIowa.com.
Jun 1, 2021

Drew Conrad Named Recipient of Annual Leadership for Iowa Award

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) Foundation names Drew Conrad of Waterloo/Cedar Falls as the recipient of its annual Leadership for Iowa Award. The award honors a distinguished alumnus of the organization’s Leadership Iowa program who exemplifies outstanding leadership in his/her respective community and for the State of Iowa. Conrad is a 2005-06 graduate of Leadership Iowa and will be presented with the award on June 10 at ABI’s Taking Care of Business Conference in Coralville.
May 11, 2021

ABI Praises Governor Reynolds’ Decision to End Supplemental Federal Unemployment Benefits

This decision comes as Iowa employers are desperately seeking individuals to fill jobs.
May 10, 2021

Iowa High School Students Invited to Statewide Leadership Program

Iowa high school students are invited to connect their strengths and skills to real-world business experience during an action-packed five days this summer at Business Horizons.
May 4, 2021

Connection to Take Center Stage at ABI Conference in Coralville/Iowa City

The conference will be at the Coralville Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, with additional activities at Finkbine Golf Course, Big Grove Brewery & Taproom, and Xtream Arena.
Apr 9, 2021

Proposed Federal Tax Increases Will Harm Iowa's Employers and Employees

New study shows one million jobs will be lost nationwide in the first two years.
Mar 10, 2021

Iowa Manufacturers Anticipate Strong Sales in Second Quarter

Iowa’s oldest and largest business association releases the results of its Q2 survey.
Jan 20, 2021

Erin Cole Joins ABI Board of Directors

Erin Cole, president/CEO of the Clinton Regional Development Corporation, has been elected to the ABI Board of Directors.

Press Releases

2021

Forty Iowa Leaders Selected to Participate in Leadership Iowa’s 40th Anniversary Year

$40,000 Gift Launches ABI Foundation 40th Anniversary Campaign

SURVEY: Majority of Iowa Manufacturers Still Expect Increased Sales and Investments in Their Businesses in the Next Quarter

ABI's Statement on Biden's New Vaccine Requirements

Elevate Iowa to Honor 2021 Legends in Manufacturing Leaders

ABI’s PAC Endorses Michael Bousselot in House District 37 Race

Iowa Manufacturers Expect Continued Growth Over the Next Quarter

Jack Hasken Elected Chair of ABI Board of Directors

Iowa High School Students Have Three Weeks Left to Register for Business Horizons

Drew Conrad Named Recipient of Annual Leadership for Iowa Award

ABI Praises Governor Reynolds’ Decision to End Supplemental Federal Unemployment Benefits

Iowa High School Students Invited to Statewide Leadership Program

Connection to Take Center Stage at ABI Conference in Coralville/Iowa City

Proposed Federal Tax Increases Will Harm Iowa's Employers and Employees

Iowa Manufacturers Anticipate Strong Sales in Second Quarter

Erin Cole Joins ABI Board of Directors

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