Business Monthly

Feb 19, 2024

Registration is Open for Business Horizons 2024

Oct 9, 2023

Leadership Iowa 2023-24 Participants & Community Hosts Announced

Sep 11, 2023

Changes in Season: Planning for Continued Success

Jul 24, 2023

The Best Weeks of Summer Ahead!

May 8, 2023

Register High School Students for Business Horizons 2023

Apr 10, 2023

Register High School Students for Business Horizons 2023

Mar 13, 2023

Leadership Iowa 2023-24 Nominations Due April 1

Feb 13, 2023

Registration open for college student experience

Dec 8, 2022

Building for the Future

Nov 11, 2022

Counting on the ABI Foundation

Oct 14, 2022

40 Iowans Begin their Leadership Iowa Journey

Sep 9, 2022

The Best Weeks of Summer

Aug 12, 2022

High School Students Showcase Their Skills at the 'Best Week of Summer'

Jul 15, 2022

Salute to the 40th Class of Leadership Iowa

Jun 13, 2022

Jacque Andrew Named Recipient of Annual Leadership for Iowa Award

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) Foundation names Jacque Andrew of Jefferson, Iowa, the recipient of its annual Leadership for Iowa Award.

May 13, 2022

Join the Conversation with Education

Apr 8, 2022

Know Your Audience: Our Future Workforce

Mar 10, 2022

We’re Heating Up! ABI Foundation 40th Fundraising Goal in Sight

Feb 11, 2022

Registration Open for ABI Foundation’s High School & College Programs

Iowa students now have the opportunity to register for the ABI Foundation’s summer programs,

Jan 14, 2022

Leadership Iowa: Celebrating Our Past While Cultivating Our Future

The ABI Foundation has undoubtedly benefited from the forethought of Iowa’s leaders and our state’s ability to be an early-adopter of initiatives.

Dec 10, 2021

A Gift with Lifelong Value

Nov 12, 2021

Iowa Leaders Begin Year-Long Journey Participating in 40th Anniversary Year of Leadership Iowa

Sep 10, 2021

Students in Iowa Share Their Thoughts on Iowa Business and Industry

Aug 13, 2021

A silver lining: Pandemic’s shift to virtual proved beneficial for YPIowa

Jul 9, 2021

The Course for our State: Leadership Iowa 2020-21 Class Graduates

Jun 9, 2021

Drew Conrad Named Recipient of Annual Leadership for Iowa Award

May 14, 2021

Volunteer with the ABI Foundation’s Statewide Summer Student Programs

Apr 9, 2021

Take Action: Recognize Leaders in Your Company and Community

Mar 11, 2021

Hear It From Iowa Students: How Your Leadership Impacts Our Current and Future Workforce

These are quotes from students about their perspective of themselves and our state’s businesses after attending our five-day programs:

Feb 12, 2021

Leadership Iowa: Creating a Shared Vision for the Future of Our State

We believe each and every participant’s experiences enrich our exchanges, and we encourage sharing distinct points of view. 

Jan 8, 2021

99 Counties and Leaders in Each One

We ask for your involvement so that we can reach all of Iowa’s 99 counties this year.

Dec 11, 2020

The Gift that Keeps on Giving: Donate to the ABI Foundation to Make a Difference in the Lives of Iowans

The strength in our statewide educational leadership programs can only happen because of the support received from grants, sponsorships and—with our utmost gratitude—donations.

Nov 13, 2020

Presenting ABI Foundation’s Leadership Iowa Class of 2020-21

Forty leaders from across Iowa have been selected as members of the 2020- 21 class of Leadership Iowa, the state’s premier issues awareness program.

Oct 9, 2020

The ABI Foundation Starts Next Fiscal and Programming Year, 2020-21

The ABI Foundation has been a source of information, support and encouragement for individuals and organizations for nearly 40 years. These are the principles that have and continue to see us through.

Sep 11, 2020

College Students Find Connection and Inspiration: Congratulations to the Leadership Iowa University Class of 2020!

It is what they all share that is the reason we convene: their desire to persistently pursue their purpose and make a difference as young professionals and emerging leaders.

Aug 14, 2020

Education Means Business in Iowa

Educators and school districts are looking for a handshake, not a handout. 

Jul 9, 2020

A History for Our State’s Future: The Creation and Continuation of the ABI Foundation

Together, we inform and inspire Iowans through intergenerational leadership opportunities.

Jun 5, 2020

What’s Your Business in Our Changed World?

Together, we can fortify our state, now and for the future.

May 8, 2020

Iowans Helping Iowans: How Leaders Across the State Respond to COVID-19

These leaders, amongst many others, help with the best they have to offer.

Apr 10, 2020

You are Valuable: Thank You, Volunteers

If you’re looking for opportunities for you or your organization to partner with a mission-driven organization, here are three ways you can be involved with the ABI Foundation.

Apr 10, 2020

Now is the Time to Nominate Individuals in Your Network for Leadership Iowa

You can make a direct impact by recognizing and recommending outstanding individuals in your network to be considered for the upcoming class of our state’s premier issues awareness program.

Mar 13, 2020

‘Brain Gain’ Rises with Introduction of Emerging Leaders to Iowa Business Network

While the work of many are turning the ‘brain drain’ perception of just a decade ago into the ‘brain gain,’ we need to continue these efforts to increase and fortify the advocates for our state, its people and its advancement.

Feb 14, 2020

Nominate for the Leadership for Iowa Award

The Leadership Iowa Board of Governors invites you to nominate candidates for the Leadership for Iowa Award. 

Feb 14, 2020

ABI Foundation on the Road in February

The ABI Foundation is reaching each region of the state about workforce.

Jan 10, 2020

Application Now Open for the ABI Foundation’s Student Programs, Business Horizons (High School) and Leadership Iowa University (College)

The ABI Foundation cultivates Iowa’s talent continuum with engaging experiential programs, Business Horizons (high school) and Leadership Iowa University (college).

Jan 10, 2020

Leadership Iowa Class Halfway Through Eight-month Program: Commitment to Make Connections and Advance Iowa Continues

For 40 leaders from across the state, this month marks a milestone.