Melissa is an exceptional partner in regional economic development. Her ability to coordinate seamlessly with Alliant Energy ensures that Winnebago and Worth counties are always positioned for growth. She is proactive, deeply knowledgeable, and highly collaborative- bringing her into a project early is a guarantee that things will move forward efficiently and successfully.
— Chad Hansen , Alliant Energy
ABI Announces Keynotes for Iowa Manufacturing Conference
22 Aug 2023
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Manufacturing is Iowa’s primary GDP driver, and the annual Iowa Manufacturing Conference, scheduled for October 4th in Ankeny, will provide a platform for Iowa manufacturers to gather and exchange insights from their peers.
The one-day educational experience will explore issues important to all Iowa manufacturers such as innovative workforce solutions, retaining diverse talent, risk management, and more. The conference will also provide opportunities for operation leaders, company owners, and others to not only learn from each other, but to also be inspired to take their teams and companies to the next level.
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