Celebrating innovation and Community with ABI's 'Coolest Thing Made in Iowa' Initiative
Manufacturing is a key economic driver in Iowa. While your thoughts may go to a list of large global manufacturers in the state, the reality is that when it comes to manufacturing, Iowa has a rich and diverse manufacturing base consisting of companies of all sizes spread throughout the state.
To help bring awareness of the wide depth and variety of Iowa manufacturers and the very cool products they produce, ABI launched an initiative called “The Coolest Thing Made in Iowa.” This program is designed to emphasize Iowa manufacturing by highlighting innovative Iowa-made products. Thank you to ABI member MidWestOne for their help in bringing this program to life. You can read all about it in this edition of ABI Business Monthly.
As I write this, association members all over Iowa and beyond are gearing up for ABI’s annual Taking Care of Business Conference, held this month in Davenport. I look forward to enjoying the programming and networking opportunities that are key to the event. Based on those programs, speakers and attendee registration, this is going to be one of the best ABI conferences ever.
On a final note, this column is the last one of our ABI fiscal year and it has gone much more quickly than I imagined. Working together and with strong leadership provided by the board of directors, ABI accomplished a number of priorities. Significant achievements marked the year in the association’s public policy work, in its foundation programs, and in its meetings and events. New projects were completed, new objectives accomplished, and new members welcomed to our association.
Please allow me to take this opportunity to thank the members of the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors as well as our members and staff. The ongoing legacy of ABI is its work to make Iowa a better place. It is all of you, which make that work and that goal a reality. Thank you. ABI