Press Releases

The latest news from the Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI). To join the mailing list to receive ABI press releases as they’re published, contact David Hildahl.

2020

Sep 14, 2020

Iowa Manufacturers Expect Strong Results, Sobering Concerns in Q4

Iowa’s oldest and largest business association releases results of Q4 survey.
Sep 10, 2020

ABI’s PAC Endorses Friends of Iowa Business

IIPAC has announced its much-anticipated Friends of Iowa Business endorsements for 2020.
Aug 25, 2020

ABI Hosts Digital USMCA Panel for Iowa Manufacturers, Agriculture Producers and Businesses

Gov. Kim Reynolds will kick off the trade discussion.
Jul 2, 2020

Steven Bradford Elected Chair of ABI Board of Directors

New executive committee and board members were also elected.
Jun 30, 2020

Leadership Iowa University Program to Meet Virtually August 10-13

The program connects Iowa college seniors, recent college graduates and interns with tools for personal and professional success.
Jun 16, 2020

Survey: Iowa Manufacturers are Cautiously Optimistic About Economy

Iowa’s oldest and largest business association releases results of Q3 survey.
Apr 23, 2020

Cancelled: Statewide High School Program Business Horizons, July 19-23

The ABI Foundation’s Business Horizons 2020 program to be held July 19-23 at Central College in Pella is cancelled.
Apr 17, 2020

Leadership Iowa Nominations Due May 1

The deadline is approaching quickly to nominate for Leadership Iowa, Iowa’s premier statewide issues awareness program hosted by the Iowa Association of Business and Industry Foundation.
Apr 9, 2020

ABI Cancels 2020 Taking Care of Business Conference

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry has canceled its annual conference due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mar 10, 2020

Survey: Iowa Manufacturers Concerned About Economic Effects of Coronavirus

Iowa’s oldest and largest business association releases results of Q2 survey.
Mar 4, 2020

Leadership Iowa Travels to Muscatine for a Manufacturing and Community Vitality Session on March 5-6

40 leaders from across the state will visit Muscatine for an intensive 2-day session focused on manufacturing and community vitality on March 5-6.
Feb 28, 2020

New Study Reveals Iowa Loses Millions in Potential Revenue Due to Inadequate Childcare

Reports examining the impact of childcare issues in four U.S. states include a $935 million opportunity for Iowa.
Feb 20, 2020

2020 Taking Care of Business Conference to Showcase Cedar Rapids

Conference registration opens today at www.ABITakingCareOfBusiness.com.
Jan 14, 2020

Leadership Iowa Travels to Des Moines for Government Session Jan. 15-17

Forty leaders from across the state will visit Des Moines on Jan. 15-17 for an intensive three-day session focused on government.