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Public voting opens for ‘Coolest Thing Made in Iowa’ competition

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry has opened public voting for its third annual Coolest Thing Made in Iowa competition, with nominees drawn from 51 cities across the state. The contest, presented by Nicolet National Bank, highlights Iowa’s manufacturing…

Iowa ABI quarterly survey: Business maintains strength through economic changes

As Iowa businesses prepare to navigate ongoing economic changes in the second quarter of 2025,…

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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…

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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…

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ABI unveils Leadership Iowa 2024-25 class, community hosts

A group of 40 Iowa leaders been selected to participate in the 2024-2025 program of…

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Iowa high school students invited to ABI ‘Business Horizons’ week of innovation

Registration is now open for Business Horizons 2024, a five-day innovation program provided by the…

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Economy still confuses

The economy this year continues to perplex even the most knowledgeable economists. A couple of…

Business survey reveals sales expectations, capital expenditure trends

A majority of Iowa manufacturers expect to make capital expenditures in the third quarter of…

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Reynolds praises child labor bill, hits back at critics in ABI speech

Governor Kim Reynolds highlighted her pro-business record — including recent passage of a bill that…

Governor Kim Reynolds speaks during the annual ABI conference June 14, 2023. CREDIT JOHN LEE PHOTOGRAPHY

Iowa ABI’s Taking Care of Business Conference coming to Cedar Rapids

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry’s (ABI) 2023 Taking Care of Business Conference will…

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ABI survey: Most Iowa manufacturers plan investments in 2023

The majority of Iowa manufacturers plan to make strategic investments in their organizations in the…

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ABI Business Horizons 2023 registration now open for Iowa high school students

Iowa high school students currently in grades 9-12 may now register for the Business Horizons…

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ABI’s Nicole Crain appointed to BIPAC board of directors

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) announced Executive Vice President Nicole Crain’s appointment…

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Iowa Association of Business and Industry announces rebrand

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) is unveiling a new brand identity and…

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ABI’s PAC announces endorsements for 2022 elections

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry’s (ABI) political action committee (IIPAC) has announced its…

Kim Augspurger elected chair of Iowa Association of Business and Industry

Kim Augspurger of Pigott has been elected chair of the Iowa Association of Business and…

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