Taking Care of Business Conference
June 2-4, 2026 | Coralville & Iowa City
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry's Taking Care of Business Conference is Iowa's premier business conference, bringing together industry leaders to learn, network and share ideas on how to grow and strengthen Iowa's business climate. If you are passionate about business in Iowa, you need to attend this conference.
Watch: 2025 Annual Conference Recap-
Main Stage Speaker
Donna Orender
Donna Orender is a nationally recognized business leader, speaker, and CEO of Orender Unlimited. She served as President of the WNBA, where she led significant business growth and expanded the league's reach across media and sponsorship, and spent 17 years as a senior executive with the PGA TOUR, shaping global media and strategic development.
Donna is also the founder of Generation W, a platform dedicated to educating, inspiring, and connecting women and girls, and author of the best-selling book WOWsdom! celebrating leadership and possibility. She has been named one of the top 10 Most Powerful Women in Sports and one of Newsweek's 100 Most Influential People in Sports.
Donna speaks nationwide on leadership, innovation, and personal growth—bringing insights from her experiences at the intersection of sports, business, and community impact.
Sponsor Opportunities
Showcase your brand at the 2026 Taking Care of Business Conference in Coralville and Iowa City. Connect with 500+ business leaders from across Iowa and the Midwest — including key decision-makers — and elevate your company's visibility. As a sponsor, you'll build valuable relationships, strengthen your network, and open new doors for growth.
Email Cami Schaefer to reserve your sponsorship today: cschaefer@iowaabi.org
Plan Your Stay: Conference Hotel
Conference attendees are responsible for making their reservation and paying for their own hotel accommodations.
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Hyatt Regency Coralville
300 East 9th Street
Coralville, IA 52241
319-688-4000
Group Name: 2026 ABI Taking Care of Business Conference
$159.00 USD per room per night
Deadline: May 11, 2026
Additional Accommadations
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Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville
815 1st Ave
Coralville, IA 52241
319-337-4891
Group Name: Iowa Association of Business and Industry
$120.00 USD per room per night
Deadline: May 11, 2026
Coolest Thing Made in Iowa
ABI is once again partnering with MidWestOne to determine the Coolest Thing Made in Iowa. The competition aims to highlight the state's vibrant manufacturing industry. Nominations will open to the public on March 16. After products are nominated, they compete in a popular vote that sets the field for a tournament-style bracket. The Top 16 Iowa-made products compete in head-to-head matchups to win the ultimate prize – being named the Coolest Thing Made in Iowa. The winner will be announced during the Taking Care of Business Conference.
