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Member Appreciation Best Ball
Tournament Club of Iowa
 
Workers' Compensation Seminar - Drug Testing Seminar/Webinar
6600 Westown Parkway  #100
 
Bi-Annual IA Advanced Manufacturing Conference
FFA Enrichment Center
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Universal Engineering, Cedar Rapids
 
Hormel, Dubuque
 
Denise Essman, Essman/Associates
 
If you have a "Hat's Off" submission please email mvollstedt@iowaabi.org.
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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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ABI's PAC Endorses Branstad for Governor

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On Monday, ABI Board Chair Sarah McDonald Hasken (AY McDonald Mfg) and Iowa Industry PAC Chair Kirk Tyler (Atlantic Bottling) announced the endorsement of former Governor Terry Branstad in his quest to be elected Governor. Continue reading>>> 
 

Election Less than 90 Days Away

The 2010 General Election on November 2nd is less than 90 days away.  Now is the time for employers and employees to get educated on the candidates and issues. Continue reading>>>
 

State Small Business Loan Fund Announced

With access to credit a concern of many small businesses, the state has created a new small business loan program through the Small Business Development Center and the Iowa Department of Economic Development. Continue reading>>>
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There are many of us on the ABI staff who are fortunate enough to have the opportunity to frequently get out around Iowa, visit with members, and tour their operations.  We always say that doing so is the very best part of our job.  I have had the pleasure of doing more than the usual amount of meeting with members lately and as always, it has been wonderful.

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Did you miss the Monday Memo from ABI President Mike Ralston? For this week's memo click here.
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healthHealth Care Reform Resource Center... Brook Rosenberg
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In an attempt to become the best resource possible to you regarding the new health care law, we would like you to submit your questions, concerns and comments.  Our panel of experts - Chris Collins with LWBJ, Alice Heller with BrownWinick, Sean Yolish with Merit Resources and I will take those questions and develop articles that provide an answer.  In doing so, we will provide you real - life examples of the situations in action. Continue reading>>>

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Over the years, I've worked with many colleagues and clients who are required to write content for the web. In response, I've created my top 5 web writing tips complete with references and resources.

 
Tip 1 - Before you begin, find out what's in

One of the main factors in helping your site reach the top of search engine rankings is the use of keywords in your site. Before you begin writing - check to make sure your keywords are the most popular.
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