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ISU, Illinois universities partner to launch Quad Cities Manufacturing Institute

Iowa State University President Wendy Wintersteen speaks at the launch event for the Quad Cities Manufacturing Institute held Friday at Western Illinois University in Moline, Ill. Photo courtesy of Western Illinois University

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10 scholarships awarded for advanced manufacturing training across Iowa

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry has awarded 10 $500 scholarships to recent Iowa high school graduates entering a manufacturing-related course of study at an Iowa community college. The scholarships were awarded by ABI’s …

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Iowa Brewers Guild executive director talks future growth in state’s maturing craft beer scene

After a decade of rapid growth, Noreen Otto, executive director of the Iowa Brewers Guild, sees the state’s relatively young craft beer industry reaching maturity.  

Otto has led the not-for-profit industry group, which represents …

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Craft beer effect: What industry leaders say about brewers’ $1.25 billion economic impact in Iowa

Iowa’s craft beer industry generated a total economic impact of $1.25 billion from brewery operations, trade and tourism in 2022 and is projected to continue to grow over the next five years, according to a …

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Nominations now open for 2024 Legends in Manufacturing awards

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry announced that nominations are now open for the 2024 Legends in Manufacturing Awards, which recognize Iowans who have made significant contributions to the state’s manufacturing industry. Nominators can …

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Kent Corp. names Fields president, chief operating officer

Kent Corp. announced Thursday that Kevin Fields has been appointed the company’s new president and chief operating officer. The appointment was effective June 21. Fields succeeds John Thorpe, who has announced his intention to retire, …

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IEDA: SPAL USA temporarily pauses plans for Ankeny expansion, likely planning larger project

The U.S. subsidiary of Italian-based machinery component maker SPAL Automotive is temporarily pausing its $35 million expansion plan for a manufacturing, distribution and office facility in Ankeny.

But Iowa Economic Development Authority officials said today …

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Iowa manufacturers outline advancements, challenges from integrating AI, robotics, vision systems to production

As an industry already familiar with implementing advanced technology, Iowa’s manufacturing sector is one to watch as everything from robotic and automation technologies to solutions powered by artificial intelligence become more sophisticated and companies must …

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Vermeer self-propelled baler named ABI’s ‘Coolest Thing Made in Iowa’

Pictured, from left, Vermeer Senior Engineering Manager-Research and Development Kent Thompson, MidWestOne Bank CEO Chip Reeves, Vermeer Assembler II Stan Fynaardt, ABI President Mike Ralston, Vermeer Assembler III Terry Patterson, Vermeer Vice President of Operations…
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Gov. Reynolds, NASCAR executive among speakers at ABI conference

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry’s annual Taking Care of Business Conference, set for June 4-6 in the Quad Cities, has announced the lineup of speakers. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds will address attendees at …