ABI conference shares top cybersecurity needs on the horizon Before an organization can use technology as an asset to support innovation, it should have a foundation of cybersecurity protections and defenses in place to help prevent a breach of company data. This was one key of the message shared during the Iowa Association of Business and Industry’s Manufacturing Conference, held on Oct. 2. Jake Wagner and Mark Oliver of Creative Planning Business
Iowa Association of Business and Industry
October 19, 2023
Iowa ABI, Lean TECHniques holding webinar on digital transformation in manufacturing
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry and consulting company Lean TECHniques are hosting a webinar on Oct. 27 on the state of digital transformation among Iowa manufacturers. The webinar will start at 11 a.m. According to a 2023 Gartner report, 80% of CEOs in manufacturing report increasing digital technology investments to counter current economic pressures, but few of these initiatives are delivering the return on investment that executives expect.
June 29, 2023
Registration for high school Business Horizons program closes July 10
Iowa high school students are eligible for Business Horizons, a statewide summer innovation program offered annually by the Iowa Association of Business and Industry Foundation. The five-day program will be held July 16-20 at Drake University. The deadline to register is July 10. Students will develop problem-solving and leadership skills through entrepreneurial experiences and competitions. They will also take part in workshops on topics like artificial intelligence and go on off-site visits,
