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Welcoming New ABI
Members
CC Equipment Sales
Beacon Financial
Services
NuStar Energy
J. Johnson Gallery
Kreg Tool Company
Iowa Osteopathic Medical
Assn.
Training
Events
19
August - Independence
20 August - Iowa
Falls
27 August - Fairfield
16 Sept. -
Council Bluffs
24 Sept. -
Monticello
Click here
for more information.
PricewaterhouseCoopers
LLP Manufacturing Barometer reports less
pessimism among U.S.-based industrial
manufacturers about the U.S. and global economies.
Click here
to see the survey.
Strategic
Compensation Solutions August Newsletter
Click here to
read. |
Time: 7:45 - 11:15
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ABI/IDED
Environmental Conference
ABI
Member Day at the Harvester
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Des Moines
2009 Best of Des Moines
Business Record
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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
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  Legislative News
Iowa's
Congressional Delegation is back home for the
August recess. Several major pieces of
federal legislation are being considered and
your voice needs to be heard on business issues.
While the elected officials are back in the
state, they spend several days hosting town hall
meetings. Attending a meeting is a great
opportunity for you to voice your opinion on the
current climate change and health care
legislation pending in Congress. Continue
reading>>>
SEPTEMBER
1 Special Election-Important Information
Online
House
District 90 which comprises the city of
Fairfield, Van Buren and Wapello County is
currently vacant. A special election will
be held on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1. If you
live in that district, your participation and
vote is important. To learn more
information about the candidates, obtain an
absentee ballot form, or a vote registration
form, CLICK
HERE. Continue
reading>>>
"Surviving
in a Tough Climate"-Register
Now!
Only
a few weeks remain to receive the early bird
registration rate for the ABI/IDED Environmental
Conference. The conference is aimed at
providing business and regulatory information to
help the bottom line. For more information
and to register now, CLICK HERE.
IIPAC
Support Needed As
reported in several earlier emails and letters,
the anti-business PACs are increasingly
out-pacing IIPAC in fundraising efforts.
Your help is needed to ensure pro-business
candidates are elected to the Iowa legislature.
If ABI is going to get back to advocating
for a pro-active business agenda, IIPAC must
grow through your support. Invest $250 or
even $100 today. To make a secure, on-line
pledge, CLICK HERE. |
From the Desk Of...Michael
Ralston
 ABI
has started the new fiscal year with a
bang. With one month in the books,
finances are performing ahead of budget,
association events being held across Iowa are
enjoying solid participation, and new programs
are off to a very strong start. And, in
the best news of all, ABI member companies seem
to be experiencing increased orders and
increased sales.
Just like you
don't take your customers for granted, be
assured that ABI does not take you for
granted. We know that you have an
unlimited number of organizations in which your
company can invest; we are grateful for the
investment that you make in
ABI.
So, while some key metrics
point to a terrific start to the fiscal year,
just as important is what you as an ABI member
have to say about our work. What programs
are adding value to your company? Are
meeting and event locations and other
arrangements convenient for you and your
employees? Are there other issues you
would like to see ABI address? Continue
reading>>>
Did you miss the Monday memo from ABI
President, Mike Ralston? For this week's memo click
here. |
Top Ten Reasons to Visit
the Marriott Coralville Hotel & Conference
Center...
1.
Artistic and Literary
Excellence
All of the indoor artwork was
created exclusively by Iowans. Nestled off
the main lobby of the property is the Iowa
Writers' Library, featuring over 1,000 books by
authors associated with the University of Iowa
Writers' Workshop, available for hotel guests to
check out at their leisure. The
handcrafted walnut furniture in the library and
lobby was created by the Amana Furniture and
Clock Shop, Amana, Iowa.
2.
Spectacular Events
Our highly anticipated annual New
Years Eve Ball, as well as
our other signature events. One of
our most popular signature events is our "Taste
and Toast" - The concept of this signature
event is an infusion of all the elements that
appeal to ones pallet and senses.
3.
The Spirit to Serve
Our staff is highly trained to
provide exceptional service and to be
responsive to all of our guests needs.
Our guests are treated like family to
ensure your stay is as comfortable as
possible. Continue
reading>>> |
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