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 Mike Ralston.

2021

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.