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Twitter is the new phenomenon
in communication tools that gets important ABI
messages out to members and the public
in 140 characters or less.
ABI
members are encouraged to join Twitter and follow
our staff and lobbyists to find out breaking news
in the legislative session as it happens. As we
all know, time is of the essence, and if we can
mobilize our staff and members through this
network, great things can happen for business in
Iowa.
ABI
@IowaABI
John
Gilliland @ABI_JGilliland
Leisa
Fox @leisafoxabi
Nicole
Molt @ABI_NMolt |
June
9 - 11, 2009
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ABI Day on the
Hill
Morning or
afternoon sessions available
9th
- Des Moines, Jasper Winery
April 17,
2009
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What
is your favorite springtime activity?
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To
foster a favorable business, economic,
governmental and social climate within the State
of Iowa so that our citizens have the opportunity
to enjoy the highest possible quality of
life. |
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Legislative
News
Radical
Work Comp Bills Remain
Threat
Limited
activity on key labor bills this week can be
interpreted many ways. As reported last
week, the House Labor Committee amended the
original workers' compensation doctor shopping
bill, making the bill actually worse for
employers and more expensive on premiums.
Continue
reading>>>
Mental
Health Mandate Legislation Still
Alive
Earlier
in the session, broad sweeping mental health
mandate legislation resulting in a 5-6% premium
increase was on the fast track. The
legislation would open the scope for mental
disorders and substance abuse treatment of any
kind to be included in all private health
insurance plans-including individual and small
group. Continue
reading>>>
Iowa's Research
Activities Credit Under
Attack
While
other states around the country act on ways to
attract economic growth, Iowa is considering
reducing its Research Activities Credit from 13%
to 6.5%. Continue
reading>>>
Sign,
Sign, Everywhere a
Sign
Legislation
requiring individual NPDES permit holders to
place signs on their property at the point of
discharge, passed the Senate on Wednesday by a
vote of 26-24. SF
263
would penalize NPDES permit holders with a $100
penalty per day for not having proper signage,
even if someone stole the sign.
Continue
reading>>>
Revenue Estimating
Conference to Meet Tomorrow-Outlook not
Bright
The
Revenue Estimating Conference will meet tomorrow
to review the state's fiscal estimates for FY
'09-10. ABI Board Member David Underwood
(CFO on Demand, Mason City) serves on the three
member panel. Continue
reading>>>
Don't
Forget to Register for ABI Day on the Hill; All
Board Members Encouraged to
Register
ABI Day on the Hill will be held Tuesday, March
24th and meetings have been scheduled with
leaders of both political parties. Members
will have the opportunity to receive an update
from the leaders and discuss issues of
importance to Iowa business. Continue
reading>>>
Governor
Appoints Yanney to Vision Iowa
Board
Governor
Chet Culver has appointed a number of ABI
members to state boards and commissions include
naming past ABI Board Chair Charese Yanney
(Guarantee Roofing and Siding, Sioux City) to
the Vision Iowa Board. Continue
reading>>>
Gilliland,
Samson to Appear TV Labor
Forum
IowaPolitics.Com will host a public forum on
Thursday, March 26 at Drake University on the
labor issues pending in the Iowa General
Assembly. Continue
reading>>> |
Top
Ten Ways You Can Prevent and Mitigate Fires in
Your
Facility:
1. Identify
all major workplace fire hazards.
2. Establish
proper handling and storage procedures for
flammable liquids.
3. Control
ignition sources.
4. Limit
and control accumulations of flammable and
combustible waste materials. Continue
reading>>> |
 From
the Desk of... John
Schreurs
Social
media is the current buzz word in the marketing
and public relations industry. There are very
few practitioners today not using some form of
social media in their day-to-day lives, either
personally, professionally or both. As a
marketing/public relations agency, we realize
the need to keep abreast of the latest social
media applications for our clients. Whether you
understand it all or not, this is one bandwagon
companies need to jump on as soon as possible,
or risk getting left behind by
competitors.
Using
social media marketing is important, but it
can't do the job alone. That is why we advocate
blending it with traditional marketing methods.
A strategic marketing mix can help boost ROI and
grow a brand with new audiences that far exceed
expectations. For example, a well placed
television or newspaper ad touting your
company's product is still an excellent way to
reach target audience members. Taking it a step
further, you can also mention a special discount
for those who follow the company on Twitter. Now
audience members can find and follow you on
Twitter to qualify for the discount. You can
"tweet" about the promotion, and your followers
can "retweet" continue
reading>>>
Did
you miss the Monday memo from ABI President,
Mike Ralston?
Click
here for
this week's memo. |
ABI
Foundation: Annual Silent Auction
Items
Once
again the ABI
Foundation
will be conducting a silent auction fundraiser
during the 2009 ABI
Convention
in Okoboji. This is the ABI Foundation's
marquee fundraising activity during the
year.
Items are being solicited for the
following categories: Electronics, Golf
packages, Backyard BBQ, Around the House, Gift
baskets, Sports tickets, Jewelry, and For the
Office. If you would like to donate an
item(s) valued at $100 or more, please contact
Wade Den
Hartog.
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