Iowa Business Council

John Deere has announced a $6.6 million grant to help feed Americans facing hunger, a mission the company has followed since the 1980s. https://lnkd.in/gcZBDPNJ

Iowa Business Council has announced its legislative priorities for the 2025 legislative session. The organization remains committed to advocating for policies that enhance Iowa’s competitiveness while growing the state’s workforce. https://lnkd.in/gMdjbdQx

Hy-Vee, Inc. has purchased naming rights for the 50 acre multi sports turf complex in Grimes for the next 5 years. https://lnkd.in/diZvQb88

$60,000 has been donated to a variety of nonprofit organizations through the Pella Corporation's Joan Kuyper Farver Spirit Award, honoring team members who demonstrate a passion for community service. https://lnkd.in/gs7yDskf

Alliant Energy partners with Iowa State University in celebrating the opening of the Digital Ag Innovation Lab which is part of the Iowa State Research Park and it’s 85,000 square feet provide a state-of-the-art agriculture development facility for staff, students, and ag companies. “The collaboration was an opportunity to really drive digital and precision agriculture right here, to not only benefit Iowa State University in this area, but the Midwest and really beyond, probably throughout the world,” said Mayuri Farlinger the president of Alliant Energy Iowa. https://lnkd.in/guuJCX5w

IBC has elected 2025 – 2026 officers and announced its legislative priorities for the 2025 legislative session. The organization remains committed to advocating for policies that enhance Iowa’s competitiveness while growing the state’s workforce. https://lnkd.in/gMdjbdQx

The Iowa Business Council recently presented to an audience of educators, business representatives, and workforce developers on our study focusing on professional proficiencies most desired by Iowa companies. Click through to hear from representatives of Iowa’s largest companies and school districts on how to help develop skills and how future job candidates can come equipped with the right tools for the job. Thanks to IowaWORKS and the Iowa Department of Education for the opportunity to share these important findings! https://lnkd.in/gAFPNbaf

Fareway Stores, Inc. and Iowa Farm Bureau donated 26,950 pounds of meat to food banks across Iowa for the Thanksgiving holiday. One pound of lean protein was donated for every 10-pound tube of ground beef that was purchased during the "Meat the Need" campaign. “Food insecurity is something we take seriously, and we understand it requires a collective group of partners to address the growing number of Iowans who need access to quality meat products,” said Garrett Piklapp. “Thank you to our generous customers for participating, Iowa stores and meat markets, and our partners at Iowa Farm Bureau for helping secure lean protein for local food banks going into the holiday seasons.” https://lnkd.in/gxKMDacD

IBC proudly wrapped up 2024 with our Q4 meeting held at Master Builders of Iowa yesterday. Thank you to Speaker Pat Grassley & Minority Leader Jennifer Glover Konfrst, APR for joining our IBC & BEA members for open discussions. Thank you to Philip Jasper, Collins Aerospace for serving as IBC chair for 2023-2024. Thank you also to IBC treasurer John Sorensen, Iowa Bankers Association who has been involved with the IBC since the beginning and congratulations on your retirement!

MercyOne is addressing Iowa's OB shortage with a new service. The Maternal Transport Team pairs up NICU & maternal nurses with the Air Med Flight Team & EMTs to provide care for patients across the state. https://lnkd.in/gwKXEfzY