ABI educates members from the Boardroom to the Statehouse

Some years ago, at the direction of the ABI board of directors, the association significantly stepped up the number of programs and events it holds each year. The goal with these added programs was to give ABI members increased opportunities to interact with each other and to ensure that ABI members had the latest information about issues that could help them grow their businesses.

That is why, in any given month some-where around Iowa, you will see ABI programs being held. Public policy events, Foundation programs, technical seminars, peer groups and the Connecting Statewide Leaders series are all examples of these programs. I hope you and your employees go often to the ABI webpage at www.iowaabi.org and click on the Events button to find the latest event being held near you.

One resource that has been a key asset in development of the increased informational and educational events is the ABI Advisory Council. As you know, the council is comprised of ABI member companies and firms that offer terrific expertise in a variety of disciplines. You can find a listing of council members near the end of each month’s edition of Business Record Iowa.

The point is that high-value educational and informative events are being produced by ABI year-round. And speaking of education, this edition of Business Record Iowa is all about “back-to-school.” I hope you find it interesting.

As a final note, this month’s annual policy committee meetings have record attendance registered and excellent speakers. 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. The process, 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 your participation in the policy process in particular and for the association in general.