Majority of IIPAC-Endorsed Candidates Win Their Primary Races |
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Iowans turned out strong on Tuesday as more than 350,000 individuals cast ballots in the 2022 primary. There were a number of surprising results up and down the ballot as parties nominated candidates for the November general election.
ABI’s political action committee IIPAC issued Friend of Iowa Business endorsements in six races for the state legislature. Winners of those races include Rep. Skyler Wheeler from Sioux County, House Majority Leader Matt Windschitl from Harrison County, Rep. Jane Bloomingdale from Worth County and Sen. Dave Rowley of Dickinson County. There were a number of incumbent House Republicans who lost their primary races as well with school choice and pro-life matters being a central theme in many if not all of those races.
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WATCH: Weekly Business Update |
ABI Director, Public Policy and IIPAC Treasurer Brad Hartkopf Provides Primary Election Night Highlights
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On the federal side, Admiral Mike Franken cruised to the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate, overcoming early favorite former Congresswoman and State Representative Abby Finkenauer. He will face off against Senator Charles Grassley, who defeated his primary opponent State Senator Jim Carlin by a resounding margin of 47 points. State Senator Zach Nunn walked away with the Republican nomination in the 3rd Congressional District as he defeated his nearest opponent by 46 points. He’ll be taking on Congresswoman Cindy Axne in November. This is likely to be one of the most highly contested U.S. House races in the country this year. For the full Primary Election results from Federal races to county races, click here.
By the end of this month, ABI will send out the 2nd quarter IIPAC newsletter that will include a deep dive on the results of the primary and what it portends for the November election and possibly the 2023 legislative session as well. This newsletter is exclusively for IIPAC donors. If you haven’t given to ABI’s PAC this year, consider doing so today to receive this in-depth analysis!
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Governor Reynolds Set to Address ABI Conference Next Week |
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Governor Kim Reynolds will be speaking before ABI members during next week’s annual conference in Dubuque. The governor, who is seeking re-election in November, has spoken at the conference a number of times in the past, and we’re pleased that she’s able to do so again this year. |
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Register for ABI Regional Meetings Today |
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With the 2022 legislative session now behind us, ABI staff is looking forward to hitting the road and presenting the results of the session from the vantage point of the business community to our members. Registration is now available for our regional meetings with the first one taking place next Wednesday at ABI’s annual conference in Dubuque. We’ll then be in Des Moines followed by Fort Dodge, Atlantic and Fairfield later in July.
This is the first step in ABI’s policy development process for 2023 and we want to hear feedback from members. These meetings also include a general ABI update and are a good opportunity for you to invite a fellow business leader to experience ABI for the first time. View dates of the meetings below:
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Public Policy Committee Meeting Dates Set |
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ABI members are welcome and encouraged to register for public policy committee meetings that will take place during the month of August. You can view the dates below:
Informal networking begins at 11:15 am with the meeting starting at 11:30 am. Members will hear from a guest speaker and enjoy lunch before diving into the policy statements. The meetings give ABI members an opportunity to provide input on what the association should advocate for in 2023. If you have an issue you’d like to see ABI address, these meetings are the perfect time to communicate that to staff and the association as a whole. Guest speakers for each of the five committees will be announced in the near future.
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Child Care Business Incentive Grant Webinar Next Week |
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Prior to beginning your alternative activity at #ABICON22 next week, you can learn more about the Child Care Business Incentive Grant via webinar. Stakeholders will be able to participate in a webinar on Tuesday, June 14 from 9:00 am - 10:00 am to learn more about innovative partnership models that can help with the Child Care Business Incentive Grant.
The $25 million grant program, announced by Governor Reynolds on May 18, seeks to encourage employers to offer child care as a benefit to their employees. $20 million will be utilized to support local infrastructure investments to build or expand child care capacity, and $5 million will be used to support arrangements between employers and child care facilities to expand and reserve child care slots. Read more here.
Dawn Oliver Wiand, President/CEO of the Iowa Women’s Foundation, will be leading the webinar and representatives from Iowa Workforce Development and the Department of Human Services will be available to take questions. Take advantage of this great grant opportunity by registering here.
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Air Quality Electronic Document Submittal Requirement Begins January 1 |
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Rules requiring electronic submittal of air permit applications and air emission reporting documents became effective May 11, but electronic submittals will not be required until January 1, 2023.
According to the DNR, over 80% of permits applications and emissions inventories are currently submitted electronically through EASY Air for air permit applications and the State and Local Emission Inventory System (SLEIS) for emissions inventories. Facilities that use these systems are taking advantage of easier, more efficient processes that come with electronic submittals, including the ability to submit information from any location at any time. Additional, electronic submittals speed DNR”s ability to issue permits and increase data accuracy, saving time and money for both businesses and DNR.
DNR’s eAirServices page contains resources and tools to help industry use EASY Air and SLEIS. If you need help with EASY Air, click here. If you need help with SLEIS, click here.
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Foundation: Annual Silent Auction is Live - Bid Now! |
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BIDDING IS OPEN for the exceptional experiences, products and services brought forward by great Iowa leaders and businesses for this year's ABI Foundation online silent auction! You'll find must-have packages while supporting the statewide leadership programming of the ABI Foundation that has been serving Iowa and Iowans for 40 years.
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More than 50 packages include:
- Great Iowa getaways
- Unique experiences
- Local eats and beverages
- Home and office must-haves
- Outdoor games and recreation
- Custom artwork and concerts
... and so much more!
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LIVE AUCTION: On Wednesday, June 15 at 8pm, the silent auction will end and the always-exciting, in-person live auction will begin! For those attending the ABI Conference, you will have access to 10 exclusive packages following the Chair's Dinner. Make your plans now for bidding!
Thank you in advance for bidding (and winning!) for our state!
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From the Desk of Kelsey Smith: |
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Making the Most of #ABICON22 with the Mobile App
This app has all the valuable resources you need to make the most of the 2022 conference, including the ability to connect with fellow attendees.
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The app is free to downloaded for both Apple and Android. Once downloaded, open the app and search for “Taking Care of Business Conference” to add this event.
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App resources:
The Iowa ABI App has information you’ll find helpful throughout the conference, including:
- A complete agenda
- Information about all of the speakers
- Attendee information
- Sponsor and exhibitor information
- Transportation information
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Customize your experience:
For a more personalized experience, log in using your first name, last name, and email address. You can view your schedule and connect with and send messages to others who are attending the conference.
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Get the app installed now to make sure you don't miss a moment of the action. |
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