MEMBER MONTHLY

July 2023 Newsletter

EDUCATIONAL & LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS

Last Chance to Register: 2023 Executive Forum

Make plans now to join ABI and Iowa business executives from across the state to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in business and industry.

When: August 3-4, 2023

Where: Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center | Okoboji

Agenda Highlights:

• Keynote Speaker: Ben McLean, Ruan
• Remarks by ABI member company owners
• Dinner at Okoboji Classic Cars

Leadership Iowa University (LIU) provides college students the unique ability to explore Iowa’s opportunities with a focus on helping bridge the gap between college and career. The program is designed to connect our state’s next decision makers with tools for personal and professional success. By way of networking events, engaging round-table discussions, business tours, and a dynamic speaker series, students learn why Iowa is the ideal state to live and work.

Visit www.LeadershipIowaUniversity.com to learn more about the program.

Wednesday Wind Down Social Hour

Join community and business leaders, ABI members, and program alumni for a casual happy hour.

When: August 9, 2023 from 5-6:30pm

Location: Betfred Sports Lounge at Principal Park

All are invited to join and enjoy food, beverages, and fellowship as we near the end of summer. Also in attendance will be Leadership Iowa University 2023 participants. So you'll have the opportunity to meet some collegiate leaders and share your best advice as they consider their next steps.

ABI UPDATES

ICYMI: ABI Releases Quarterly Survey Results

Each quarter, ABI sends a Quarterly Business Survey to provide a comprehensive snapshot of the industry's current state and future trajectory. Here's glimpse of the results:

45%

expect sales growth

45% of respondents expressed optimism for sales growth in the upcoming quarter.

57%

expect stable workforce

57% of respondents expect their workforce size to remain relatively unchanged, suggesting a consistent employment landscape. 

RESOURCES & SAVINGS

BuyABI Featured Program: Corridor Media Group

Subscriptions: ABI members are eligible to receive a one-year subscription to either the Corridor Business Journal (CBJ) or Quad Cities Regional Business Journal (QCBJ) for 50% off the regular rate. You’ll receive the bi-weekly print publication and full-access to the publication’s website.

Advertising: ABI members also receive discounts on advertising with the CBJ and/or QCBJ publications.

Contact: Andrea Rhoades (andrea@corridorbusiness.com)

Webinar: HR Hot Topics

July 18 | 12pm

Presented by: hr|simple and BrownWinick

Credits: 1 SHRM and 1 HRCI credit

Cost: Free for ABI members – click here and use code FREEWEBINAR

BrownWinick attorney Dani Smid will explore a range of hot topics within the employment law landscape that may be impacting your business, including:

1. Managing Diversity and Inclusion
2. LGBTQ Rights
3. Non-Compete Agreements and the FTC
4. Workplace Violence Prevention
5. Harassment

Interested but can’t make it? Register anyway to automatically receive the recording and slides.

Questions? Email the host amy@hrsimple.com.

MEMBER MILESTONES

Member Milestones

This month, the following businesses are celebrating ABI membership milestones:

30 Years

• Interpower Corporation
• Learn about this company's Iowa story here.

10 Years

• Iowa Physical Therapy Association
• 3rd Degree Screening, Inc.

5 Years

• Informatics, Inc.

ABI IN ACTION

ABI Visits Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC)

WMC hosted leadership from ABI for a peer-to-peer exchange of best practices and chamber strategies. ABI's Mike Ralston, Nicole Crain and Michele Farrell heard from WMC's team about the various marketing initiatives, WMC Foundation's Future Wisconsin project, the 2035 Report and key strategies for building pro-business policies.

MidAmerican's June EconomicAdvantage365 Series: Energy Transition, Part 1 ISU Startup Factory Demo Day

Featured Speaker: Mike Ralston

2023 Unemployment Insurance Issues Conference

Attended by: Brad Hartkopf

ICYMI: ADVOCACY

Your input is needed! Attend one or more of ABI's public policy committee meetings to provide direct input into the development of ABI's 2024 business agenda. This agenda serves as a guide for ABI’s policy team as they work with state lawmakers throughout the legislative session. Bring your specific issues and concerns to the table. Peer-to-peer discussion can help find solutions to be addressed by lawmakers.

Subscribe to our Voice of Iowa - Weekly Legislative Newsletter newsletter here.

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