Thankful for ABI Leaders

November 12, 2021 | Grateful: Showing Gratitude in Business Jack Hasken, Jackson Mfg. Inc.,

ABI’s annual manufacturing awards dinner and conference were held in September 28th-29th. Both events were terrific and thanks to all that could attend.

Then, last month, the ABI Foundation held the first in a year-long series of sessions with the 40th class of Leadership Iowa (LI). LI is one of the nation's oldest statewide leadership programs and well over a thousand alumni are now working to make their companies -- and their communities -- a better place.

On top of all this activity, last month also saw the latest edition of the ABI Biennial DC Fly-In. Several ABI leaders flew to Washington, where we held great meetings with each member of Iowa’s Congressional Delegation. We also held a series of briefings and events at other ABI partner organizations, such as the National Association of Manufacturers. Each event was informative and the entire trip was a great success.

My purpose in noting these events and activities is not to focus on the past. As you know, ABI is always about the future for all of our members. The point is that ABI works all year-long to advance an agenda that provides value to your business.

Growing your business and growing Iowa communities is what ABI is all about. You can see that, thanks to your support and with the terrific leadership of the ABI Board of Directors, that agenda is well in hand. As a business owner, that kind of leadership is just one of the things for which I am thankful.

Read this edition of Business Record Iowa to see what other business leaders are thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your families.

Finally, I can share that the 2022 Taking Care of Business Conference will be both spectacular and informative. Mark your calendars now for June 14-16, 2022 and join us in Dubuque. You will be glad you did!