Invest in Iowa, Invest in Your Business

It has often been said that taken collectively, ABI members and their employees pay more taxes, buy more goods and services, and donate more time and money to Iowa causes than any other single entity in the state. It is that way with ABI members all over Iowa, as they are involved in their community and their state. I want to extend my gratitude back to each and every member with a hearty "thank you" for being Iowa nice.

You will hear much more about what ABI businesses and their employees do for Iowa in about a month. That is when hundreds of ABI members from across the state and beyond will converge on Dubuque for the association's 119th annual convention. The 2022 Taking Care of Business Conference will be held June 14-16 in Dubuque and you simply won't believe the incredible program in store for you.

At the conference you will find not one, but several nationally-known speakers. You will see fabulous, first-class meeting and event venues. You will dine at terrific restaurants, play golf at one of the state’s finest private clubs, and experience terrific Dubuque hospitality. Best of all, you will interact and network with Iowa's top business people. Trust me when I say, you do NOT want to miss this conference. It will be the best 2ó days of learning, growing your network, and exciting events for all attending.

There is no better investment you can make in your business than to attend this event. Register now at www.iowaabi.org and I look forward to seeing you in Dubuque June 14-16.

In the meantime, I hope you enjoy this edition of Business Record Iowa. The feature story this month is about trends in Iowa education and I believe you will find it of interest. Thank you for your support of ABI.