ABI's Commitment to Education, Collaboration, and Public Policy Success
September 23, 2024 | Iowa's Manufacturing Climate
Schools and universities across the State of Iowa are in full swing with the excitement of a new school year. Carrying on that theme, we continue to see that ABI members place a premium on education and learning for their organizations and teams throughout the year. Your ABI Board of Directors represents the membership’s needs and desires, and through their input, the association has significantly increased the number of programs and events held each year. These expanded offerings provide ABI members with more opportunities to connect, while ensuring they stay informed on the latest issues that can drive business growth.
In any given month somewhere around Iowa, you will see ABI programs taking place. Public policy events, Foundation programs, technical seminars, peer groups, and the Connecting Statewide Leaders series are all examples of the value-added programming that ABI provides. I hope you and your employees frequent www.iowaabi.org/events to find and register for the latest events being held near you.
Members also value the opportunity to share best practices and learn from each other. One topic that is often discussed at ABI events is the state of manufacturing in Iowa, and that topic is the focus of this month’s Business Monthly cover story.
As a final note, last month’s annual policy committee meetings were well attended and substantive. They are a key part of the policy development process, which ensures that ABI members set an aggressive policy agenda for our organization each year. That kind of participation, which involves hundreds of members, is a chief reason for ABI’s decades-long public policy success. On behalf of the board, thank you to you and your employees for both participating in the policy process and for being a part of the association. Your support and engagement make all the difference in ABI’s success. ABI