Know a legend in Iowa’s manufacturing industry who deserves recognition? Nominate them for a 2024 Elevate Iowa Legends in Manufacturing award! 🏆 Nominations are due today, so don’t wait! ⏰ Visit bit.ly/4cAqNeG to nominate now.

ABI member Union Pacific Railroad’s famed Big Boy No. 4014 locomotive departs on the “Heartland of America Tour” next week! 🚂 The 10-state tour includes stops across Iowa. See the train’s scheduled stops and read more from the QuadCitiesBusiness ⬇️ bit.ly/4dNvOkR

The accolades just keep coming for ABI member Plastics Unlimited! 🏆 A Top 20 fastest-growing private company in Iowa, a Top 100 fastest-growing private company in manufacturing, and named to the 2024 Inc. 5000 list! Congratulations! 🥳 inc.com/profile/plasti…

ABI membership boosts your business with top programming, new contacts, advocacy, and cost savings. Enjoy 24/7 policy representation, leadership opportunities, and more. #WhyABIWednesday Discover how ABI can benefit you: bit.ly/46fg87K

ABI member IA Restaurant Assoc has announced its 6th class of 40 “Women to Watch” in Iowa's Hospitality Industry! ✨ Learn more about this year's outstanding 40 Women to Watch here ➡️ restaurantiowa.com/2024-40-women-…

This week, ABI Executive VP Nicole Crain (Nicole Crain) joined Jeff Stein (@IowaPolitics) on the #IowaBusinessReport 🎙️ to discuss some of the challenges and opportunities facing Iowa manufacturers. Listen here ➡️ bit.ly/3XdhpJt

Can ChatGPT solve your business’s marketing gap? According to ABI Advisory Council member Anthologic, AI, paired with the skill and experience of a marketing expert, will always be the most effective strategy. Read more in the latest #BusinessMonthly bit.ly/4dYJOIy

It’s always fun to see legislative leaders visiting ABI members! Last week, Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg Adam Gregg stopped by Osceola-based Miller Products Company Miller Products Company for a tour and a brief history of the nearly 90-year-old company!

ABI member Trilix's latest blog post takes a peek behind the curtain of the 2024 Coolest Thing Made In Iowa Contest! 👀 Learn more about how the competition came to be and some of the cool 😎 products that were showcased this year. #CoolestThingIA⬇️

Earlier this month, business execs from across IA gathered in Mason City for ABI’s 2024 Executive Forum, which included robust programming by industry leaders & tours of ABI members Stellar & Winnebago Industries! Check out some of the event photos 📸 iowaabi.org/events/photos/

Over the weekend, our Executive Administrative Assistant Michelle celebrated her Sweet 16 work anniversary! 🥳 Thank you, Michelle, for everything you do to keep our office running smoothly and for being a sunny spot in our lives! 🙌 #WorkAnniversary

Planning for #ABICON25 is well underway! This week, members of #TeamABI traveled to Council Bluffs CVB to tour venues and explore next year’s conference host city. Needless to say, we’re excited for ABI members to experience Council Bluffs with us in June! 🙌 📸 Nicole Crain

Monday was a scorcher, ☀️ but that didn't keep the golfers away from the 2024 ABI Executive Open! 🏌️ Check out some photos from our day at Glen Oaks Iowa 📸 iowaabi.org/events/photos/

In observance of Labor Day, the ABI offices will be closed Monday, September 2nd. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, September 3rd at 8:00 AM.

Applications are OPEN for the 2024 InnoVenture Challenge! Join the InnoVenture Iowa team TODAY for the first of 4 webinars 💻 designed to help startup companies craft their $100,000 winning application➡️ lnkd.in/g82QGiJ7

We're just 4 weeks away from #IAMFGCON24! See what past Iowa Manufacturing Conference attendees have to say about the event. 👀 Check out this year's agenda and register today ➡️ bit.ly/3MpFpCV

📣 Just announced! 📣 Congratulations to the 40 leaders selected for the 2024-25 Leadership Iowa class! The 43rd LI session kicks off next month in Algona! Check out the complete class list and the communities they’ll visit this year 👉 bit.ly/3XuGgIU

ABI’s political action committee, IIPAC, has announced its highly-anticipated Friend of Iowa Business endorsements for 2024! See the list of 73 candidates committed to advancing pro-business policies & providing more economic opportunity for Iowans ➡️ bit.ly/3TiZf6R

We’re hiring! 📢 Join #TeamABI as our Foundation Workforce Programs & Engagement Coordinator! Help us fulfill our mission to deliver programs & initiatives that generate community awareness & support Iowa’s future talent pipeline. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/3zkUbrw