Events Connect Members with Valuable Information, Each Other

How do you stay connected to trends, skills and people in your industry? You likely read articles, attend convenings and maintain a network of knowledgeable colleagues. And I hope you include ABI programs as important elements in that mix.

In any given month somewhere around Iowa, you can attend an ABI program. Public policy events, Foundation programs, technical seminars, peer groups and the Connecting Statewide Leaders series are all examples of ABI offerings. I encourage you and your employees to visit the ABI website at www.iowaabi.org and click on the Events page to find the latest event being held near you.

ABI enhanced the list of programming options several years ago as a way to add value for member companies. The goal 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.

A key asset in developing these 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. It’s all about connecting ABI members with information of value and with each other. And speaking of connecting, the cover story in this month’s Business Record Iowa is “Connecting Iowa: The Future of Telecom, Energy and Water Infrastructure.” We hope you enjoy it.

As a final note, your support and participation make all the difference in ABI’s success. Thank you very much.