Women in Manufacturing

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May 12, 2017

Women in Manufacturing

Manufacturing for years had been viewed as a dirty, tough job that was primarily for men.
That image has changed with advancements in technology, safer working conditions, and marketing to attract both youth and women to the industry.
Several women are at the helm of major manufacturing facilities in Iowa and have helped transform the image of the industry from once a “man’s world.”
May 12, 2017

2017 conference is a can’t-miss event

You have read before 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.
May 12, 2017

Year of Manufacturing will help position Iowa’s leading industry for even greater success

For 114 years, the Iowa Association of Business and Industry and its predecessor, the Iowa Manufacturers Association, have served as the voice of Iowa’s manufacturing industry. Over time, ABI has evolved and grown more diverse in its membership, but the organization remains committed to serving manufacturers and the more than 200,000 Iowans they employ.
That is one reason the Year of Manufacturing is such an important initiative for ABI.
May 12, 2017

Q/A with Mary Andringa, Vermeer

As part of ABI's Women in Manufacturing feature, we conducted Q/A's with women who've pursued careers in this important industry and are helping introduce younger generations to manufacturing.
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Q/A with Joni Campidilli, Percival Scientific, Inc.

As part of ABI's Women in Manufacturing feature, we conducted Q/A's with women who've pursued careers in this important industry and are helping introduce younger generations to manufacturing.
May 12, 2017

Q/A with Kellan Longenecker, General Mills

As part of ABI's Women in Manufacturing feature, we conducted Q/A's with women who've pursued careers in this important industry and are helping introduce younger generations to manufacturing.
May 12, 2017

Top 5 Prevention Tips for Busy Leaders

As a busy business leader, the demands associated with growing your company, overseeing operations and leading your team might often take priority over your own health and well-being.
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Policy work continues after session's end
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Q/A: How do I entertain clients on a budget?

Q. “My new organization values frugality. Yet my new role necessitates taking clients out and building solid relationships. When I entertain for business, is there a way I can demonstrate polish, yet keep things informal and inexpensive?”
May 12, 2017

NONCOMPETES: Does Selective Enforcement Really Matter?

Many companies use restrictive covenant agreements (including noncompetition, nonsolicitation and nondisclosure agreements) to protect their businesses from unfair competition and customer poaching.