Business Monthly

2016

Dec 9, 2016

Financial Forecast: What lies ahead for one of Iowa's leading industries

The future of the financial and insurance industries in Iowa will likely include overall growth but also consolidations within subsets of both areas as companies look to meet future demands of consumers.
Nov 11, 2016

Doing Business in Iowa: How Iowa Ranks

Iowa is a top place in the country to operate a business, to affordable live and for quality of life amenities, according to recent national rankings, but there are several areas in which the state can do better in order to ensure it has an adequate workforce and the resources needed to start new businesses and expand others.
Oct 14, 2016

2016 Election: Make Your Vote Count

Now more than ever, employers are playing an increasingly important role in their employees' knowledge of the political process and their access to information about candidates and election issues.
Sep 9, 2016

Building Efficiency, Eliminating Waste

Iowa energy companies are at the forefront of doing their part to reduce their carbon footprint, and to protect the environment and preserve natural resources with the production of renewable sources of energy and the creation of more trails and other green spaces.
Aug 11, 2016

Partners in Education: Working together to address Iowa's workforce challenge

Iowa's business community and educational institutions have created new relationships and partnerships to ensure students and workers have the training and skills necessary to fill high-demand jobs in the state.
Jul 8, 2016

SOS: Business risks that aren't on your radar but should be

One key component to running a successful business is identifying potential risks and finding ways in which to manage them.
Jun 9, 2016

2016 CEO Survey: Workforce, Health Care are Top Priorities

Results of the 2016 CEO Survey, conducted by the Iowa Association of Business and Industry, show that workforce and health care remain top priorities and challenges for Iowa businesses.
May 12, 2016

Amazing Innovation: How technology is changing the manufacturing landscape

Advances in technology are giving Iowa's manufacturing engineers the ability to design and make new products never before possible or, in some cases, even imagined.
Apr 8, 2016

Business Gurus: To whom do Iowa leaders turn for advice?

Finding the right advice can be difficult for the person at the top.
Mar 14, 2016

Cybersecurity

A problem your company can't afford to ignore.
Feb 12, 2016

New year means new ACA reporting requirements

Learn what your company needs to know to ensure compliance with the Affordable Care Act.
Jan 8, 2016

Iowa Caucuses: Top issues facing businesses

Learn how to engage your employees in the Caucus process.