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John Deere’s CP770 cotton picker ‘Coolest Thing Made in Iowa’

The John Deere CP770 cotton picker, manufactured in Ankeny, has emerged as winner of the 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Iowa competition. “Dedicated employees at...
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Top 16 finalists announced in 2025 ‘Coolest Thing Made in Iowa’ contest

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) has announced the Top 16 finalists in the 2025 “Coolest Thing Made in Iowa” contest, following...
Vermeer Corporation team members pose with their Coolest Thing Made in Iowa trophy during the Iowa Association of Business & Industry (ABI) annual conference in Davenport. Front row, from left, are: Vermeer team members: Kent Thompson, R&D senior engineering manager; Stan Fynaardt, assembler III; Terry Patterson, assembler II; and Mindi Vanden Bosch, vice president of operations. Back row, from left, are: MidWestOne CEO Chip Reese and ABI President Mike Ralston. CREDIT IOWA ASSOCIATION OF BUSINESS & INDUSTRY

Coolest Thing Made in Iowa nominees announced

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) has announced the nominees for its 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Iowa contest. The annual competition,...
Vermeer Corporation team members pose with their Coolest Thing Made in Iowa trophy during the Iowa Association of Business & Industry (ABI) annual conference in Davenport. Front row, from left, are: Vermeer team members: Kent Thompson, R&D senior engineering manager; Stan Fynaardt, assembler III; Terry Patterson, assembler II; and Mindi Vanden Bosch, vice president of operations. Back row, from left, are: MidWestOne CEO Chip Reese and ABI President Mike Ralston. CREDIT IOWA ASSOCIATION OF BUSINESS & INDUSTRY

Nominations open for 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Iowa competition

The 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Iowa competition is kicking off this week with nominations open now through April 18. The annual event –...
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ABI president Nicole Crain appointed to U.S. Chamber of Commerce Committee of 100

Association of Business and Industry president Nicole Crain has been appointed to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber of Commerce Committee of 100. According to...
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New ABI President Nicole Crain: Speaking up for business ‘ingrained in who I am’

Newly-minted ABI President Nicole Crain traces her passion for business advocacy to her teen years working at the family’s restaurant in her hometown of Blockton, Iowa. “I...
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Nicole Crain named new Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) president

Nicole Crain has been selected as the next president of the Iowa Association of Business and industry, the ABI announced Oct. 1. Ms.Crain, who has...
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ABI President Mike Ralston to receive Manufacturing Champion Award

Mike Ralston, president of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI), will be recognized with the Manufacturing Champion Award at the 2024 Legends...

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