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Want to be the Envy of the
Office?
2009 HR Library will give you the resources
you need to become the authority on everything
from hiring to firing.
ABI's publications answer many
questions and tell you what to do to stay in
compliance with state and federal labor laws.
Chamber members pay only $243.20
(20% off the regular price of $304).
Click here to see the complete HR Library. To receive
your member discount, enter IAEM09 or you may
order by phone - 866-439-2227.
Awards Ceremony
27 Iowa employers will be
recognized for their support of the National Guard
and Reserve at the Employer Support of the Guard
and Reserve annual conference.
Saturday, May 2nd 12-1:30 p.m.
at the Sheraton in West Des Moines
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Speaker
Preview...
Michael C. Wagner
White Rabbit
Group
Breakthrough
with Performance Branding
Branding starts with
the performance of your organization, not a logo
or a tagline. Join us for an entertaining look at
how a strong, unique brand leads to engaged
employees and bottom-line growth.
Wed. June 10th 9-9:45
a.m.
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A new section that highlights and gives kudos
to ABI members and their employees
for milestones, accomplishments,
awards, and special recognition. Please
submit "Hats Off" submissions to Michelle
Vollstedt. |
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
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   Legislative
News
2009 Legislation Complete, Governor
Considers Vetoes
On Monday, in a
special edition of The Voice of Iowa Business,
ABI's government relations team provided a
summary of the bills that passed and did not
pass through the final hours of the legislative
session that ended early Sunday morning.
To review the summary, CLICK HERE. Continue
reading>>>
Governor Switches
Appointments/Krogmeier
Moves
Governor Chet Culver today named his Chief
of Staff Charles Krogmeier to be Director of the
Department of Human Services. This follows
the Senate not confirming Director Gene
Gessow. Krogmeier has held a number of
state government posts including serving as
director of the Department of Management as well
as Deputy Secretary of State and Deputy Attorney
General. Continue
reading>>>
The Iowa Industry
PAC, the political arm for ABI, was
out-distanced by a number of anti-business PAC's
according to State of Iowa records
for 2008. For example, the state employees
union (AFSCME) contributed a total of $424,908
to candidates in the last election. This
dwarfs the $74,835 contributed by the Iowa
Industry PAC.
If ABI is going to
get back to advocating for a pro-active business
agenda and not just defending against bad for
business bills, the Iowa Industry PAC must
grow.
To make a secure, on-line
pledge CLICK
HERE.
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Top 10 Sources
of Online Saftey and Loss Control
Information:
1. asse.org - American
Society of Safety Engineers
2. nsc.org - National
Safety Council
3. iisc.org -
Iowa-Illinois Safety Council
4. osha.gov - Occupational
Safety and Health Administration
5. chemsafety.gov - U.S.
Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation
Board
6. aiha.org - American
Industrial Hygiene Association
8. fmglobal.com - FM
Global (Property Loss Prevention Data
Sheets)
9. cdc.gov/niosh -
National Institute for Occupational Safety and
Health
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From
the Desk Of...Austin Palmer
 One of the leading
indicators of economic growth in Iowa, and
throughout the nation is job creation. At
Palmer Group, we work with company leaders,
department managers, hiring officials, and human
resources representatives throughout Iowa on a
daily basis. Our fingers are on the pulse
of employment.
In March and April
we've started to see signs of recovery, signs of
regained confidence, plus an attitude of
investment in our businesses and communities.
Our consultants remain positive. While
we've seen over a 200% increase in new applicant
flow since October 2008, that trend is
subsiding. Our new order volumes have
stabilized and started to climb in recent weeks.
Continue
reading>>> |
ABI
Foundation: Nominations for Leadership Iowa Due
May 1st
Do you know of individuals in
your organization or community who are
passionate about providing a better future for
Iowa? Nominate emerging and established
leaders now to apply for the
2009-2010 Leadership Iowa
class.
Nominations are due May 1,
2009 and the applications will be open during
the month of June.
Leadership Iowa is a
premier issues-awareness program promoting
leadership within the state. We educate,
challenge and inspire our participants to bring
out their inherent quality to "point the way."
The ultimate goal is to instill passion in our
current and emerging leaders while fostering a
high level of civic engagement.
Since its inception in 1982, Leadership
Iowa has graduated hundreds of men and women
from both the private and public sector. This
diverse group of alumni represents every
geographical region of the state and virtually
all walks of life.
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