January 3, 2008

2008 Weekly Legislative News

ABI’s Annual Legislative Briefing and Reception at a GREAT NEW Location!

Stay Connected

STAFF:

Mike Ralston
President
515/235-0562 

John R. Gilliland
Senior Vice President, 
Government Relations
515/235-0566

Nicole Molt
Director, 
Government Relations
515/235-0567

Jackie Paul
Administrative Assistant
515/235-0561

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Upcoming ABI Events - Mark Your Calendar!
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January:

Wednesday, January 7^th -  4:30-6:00 pm in Downtown Des Moines: ABI Offices
“Representative Mike May Fundraiser”

Wednesday, January 16^th - 4:30-7:30 pm in Downtown Des Moines: Science Center
“ABI Legislative Reception”

March:

Tuesday, March 11^th -  11:00-3:30 pm Location TBD
“ABI Day on the Hill”

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2008 Weekly Legislative News

Welcome to the first edition of ABI’s 2008 weekly legislative news.  ABI’s online legislator communication tools received unprecedented use in 2007.  The Legislative News and its Action Alerts were received by over nearly 3,000 ABI members each week (and forwarded on to hundreds more).  Thank you for your active role in the process, the feedback and for reading.  In this edition, you’ll see why you just can’t miss the 2008 legislative briefing and reception!

ABI’s Annual Legislative Briefing and Reception at a GREAT NEW Location!

The annual ABI Legislative Briefing and Reception is set for Wednesday, January 16, 2008, at the Science Center of Iowa in downtown Des Moines .  The most well-attended Legislative event of the year begins with a “Members Only” briefing at 4:30 pm.  ABI’s Government Relations staff will highlight the 2008 legislative priorities along with key business issues for the 2008 session.

A reception will follow from 5:30-7:30 pm with all 150 Iowa legislators invited.  This event is the premier session kickoff event and a tremendous opportunity for legislators to hear what’s important from Iowa business leaders’ perspectives.  Don’t miss out on the opportunity to talk one-on-one with your legislator.  Click here to register.

This great event is only $50 for members.  The Science Center of Iowa is located at 401 West Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway in Des Moines .  A parking garage is located right next to the Science Center with easy access to the briefing and reception.  Take Action!  Register now for the 2008 “Members Only” briefing and legislative reception. 

Feel free to contact any ABI Government Relations staff member and they will be happy to answer any questions you might have!  We look forward to seeing you at the Legislative Briefing and Reception on Wednesday, January 16th at 4:30 pm to kickoff the 2008 Legislative Session!

Stay Connected

During the 2008 Legislative Session, the legislative news will be sent to you on a weekly basis to ensure you are well-informed of current state legislative issues.  If there are others in your organization you believe would benefit from receiving this publication please contact Jackie Paul at jpaul@iowaabi.org or 515-235-0561 with their contact information. 

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