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Taking Care of Business Conference

June 4-6 | Quad Cities

Taking Care of Business Conference is Iowa's premier business conference, bringing together industry leaders to learn, network and share ideas on how to grow and strengthen Iowa's business climate. If you are passionate about business in Iowa, you need to attend this conference. 

Mainstage Speakers:

• Lesa France Kennedy - NASCAR: An American Family Business Story
• Tommy Spaulding -The Gift of Influence
• Frank Kelly - Navigating the New Global Landscape

Program Highlights:

• Attend deep-dive workshops
• Network with 500+ business leaders
• Enjoy community experiences
• Celebrate the Coolest Thing Made in Iowa

Legislative Update (Members Only)

April 12 | 8am | Virtual

The ABI public policy team - JD Davis and Brad Hartkopf - will provide an update on the latest activity in the Iowa Legislature every other Friday during session. This is your opportunity to ask questions about specific policies you are concerned about on behalf of your company. 

RSVP to Michelle Vollstedt, and she will add you to the list. You will receive a link to join the zoom the day prior.

Leadership Iowa (LI) is pleased to offer the "LI Connect" virtual series - an opportunity for both Leadership Iowa alumni members and current class members to connect and discuss topics impacting our state.

The April session will focus on the topic of education in Iowa, and feature comments and Q&A with McKenzie Snow, Director of the Iowa Department of Education.

Discover how to bring automation to your organization! Join us for an informative and interactive day as we explore the many uses of automation. This program is designed for manufacturers of any size. Local manufacturers, workforce organizations, and national robotics leaders will be in attendance.

Sessions:

• Why Automate a Process?
• Take Control of Your Manufacturing Processes Utilizing Cost Effective Sensor Technology
• Implementation of Workforce Solutions and Automation
• Automation Industry Experts Panel

Other Program Highlights:

• Interactive automation exhibits
• Networking with other industry professionals

Location: Scott Community College - Urban Campus

Event Partners:

Round 1 Voting Opens: Coolest Thing Made in Iowa

April 22

What is the Coolest Thing Made in Iowa? We want to know!

Nominated products will now compete in a popular vote round to make it to the Top 16, setting the stage for head to head matchups.

Round 1of voting is open April 22 - April 30.

Webinar: PM2.5 NAAQS Update with Iowa DNR

May 14 | 11:30am | Virtual

The EPA has published a new air quality standard (NAAQS) for PM2.5 with implications for manufacturers and regulated industries throughout the country.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources Air Quality Bureau Chief, Sarah Piziali and members of the air quality bureau regulatory team will explore:

• What does that mean for Iowa manufacturers?
• What is the implementation timeline?

Program Highlights:

• Update on the new standard and what happens in Iowa
• Update on proposed changes to the state’s modeling guidance
• Q&A with the DNR experts

Event Partner:

Regional Public Policy Meeting

May 21 | Le Mars

Executive Forum

August 8-9 | Mason City

Executive Open Golf Outing

August 26 | West Des Moines

2024 ADVISORY COUNCIL

Thanks to this select group of members who advise ABI on trends and critical business issues to deliver the best possible programming for you.

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