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.

2018

Nov 12, 2018

ABI Announces Promotions, Title Update and New Role

ABI is pleased to announce new staff promotions, a title update and a new role.
Oct 4, 2018

Kim Augspurger Receives Advocacy in Action Award from ABI

The award recognizes her work to advance ABI’s public policy agenda.
Sep 25, 2018

Leadership Iowa Participants and Locations Announced

Forty leaders from across Iowa have been selected as members of the 2018-19 class of Leadership Iowa.
Sep 17, 2018

Survey Results: Confidence is High in Iowa’s Economy

Iowa’s oldest and largest business association releases results of Q4 survey.
Sep 4, 2018

ABI’s PAC Endorses Friends of Iowa Business

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry’s (ABI) political action committee (IIPAC) has announced its much-anticipated Friends of Iowa Business endorsements for 2018.
Aug 30, 2018

Iowa Association of Business and Industry’s PAC Endorses Reynolds for Governor

The state’s largest employer group supports Reynolds' continued leadership for Iowa.
Jul 5, 2018

Local Leaders Graduate from Respected Statewide Program

Forty Iowans graduated from the distinguished Leadership Iowa program during the 2018 Taking Care of Business Conference in Coralville last month.
Jun 25, 2018

Survey Results: Business Leaders Enthusiastic About Iowa’s Economy

Iowa’s oldest and largest business association releases results of Q3 survey.
Jun 21, 2018

ABI Elects New Members to Executive Committee, Board

The election marks the first time a third-generation family member will chair ABI.
Jun 4, 2018

Coady Joins ABI Foundation as Development Director

Rebecca Coady has joined the Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) Foundation as development director.
May 22, 2018

Lashier Honored with Leadership for Iowa Award

Leadership Iowa has named Jack Lashier of Des Moines as the recipient of its annual Leadership for Iowa Award.
Mar 19, 2018

Business Leader Survey Shows Continued Optimism About Iowa’s Economy

Iowa’s oldest and largest business association releases results of Q2 survey.
Feb 23, 2018

ABI Annual Conference Expected to Draw 550 Business Leaders to Iowa City/Coralville

An estimated 550 Iowa business leaders will converge in Coralville on June 5-7 for the 2018 Taking Care of Business Conference.