Elevate Iowa

@IowaABI is looking for our next rockstar team member to lead its workforce programs. Learn more here: iowaabi.org/about/career-o…

We love any time we get to help ELEVATE Iowa manufacturing. 😉 Be sure to nominate your favorite Iowa-made product in the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Iowa competition, brought to you by the Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI)! 👉Nominations open next week.

Interested in hands-on experience, paid work, and a pathway into advanced manufacturing? ⚙️ Accumold is hosting an info session on its Future Makers #workbasedlearning program with DMACC. 👇Learn more below! #ElevateIowa #Manufacturing

Dreaming of a career in advanced manufacturing? 🚀 The @ElevateIA Scholarship Program is now accepting applications! 15 Iowa high school seniors heading to a community college could earn $500 to support their training. Learn more and apply: na2.hubs.ly/H03yVYJ0

Congratulations to Kirkwood Community College and the Workplace Learning Connection team on this incredible national recognition! Your dedication to connecting students with hands-on career experiences is helping build Iowa’s skilled workforce of the future.

@Andersen_US is proud to sponsor the 2025 Iowa Manufacturing Conference. As manufacturers prepare for tax changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, our CFO Series offers insights to help leaders stay ahead. Explore the impact on your business: bit.ly/41UOQTc

Agri-Industrial Plastics Co. is proud to be a #Sponsor of #IAMFGCON25! Founded in 1978, we’re a leader in blow-molded industrial parts, specializing in EPA-compliant fuel tanks. We deliver unmatched expertise in design, engineering, production & assembly for diverse industries.

✨ Workshop Spotlight: Connecting OT & IT ✨ Join Mark Clark, Jake Phelps & Ryan Wilson from KENT WORLDWIDE to explore how IT/OT convergence drives efficiency, innovation, cybersecurity, and smarter manufacturing operations. Register here: bit.ly/4oChqSV

At @CIRAS_ISU we help Iowa businesses solve complex problems by providing innovative expertise and strategic resources, moving our clients forward with confidence. CIRAS is proud to sponsor #IAMFGCON25

✨ Workshop Spotlight: Navigating the Federal Tax Landscape ✨ Join Michael Cornett, Managing Director at Forvis Mazars, to explore recent & proposed tax legislation, uncover opportunities & challenges, & plan for policies set to sunset in 2025. Register: bit.ly/4oChqSV

At @EMCInsurance, we believe in keeping insurance human by supporting local communities and investing in technology to create smoother experiences. That's why we're proud to sponsor the Iowa Manufacturing Conference. Learn more about our commitment at emcinsurance.com.

✨ Workshop Spotlight: Rethinking Safety ✨ Join Sarah Allender of TrueNorth Companies to transform safety from a checklist into a values-driven culture. Learn practical strategies to engage employees, strengthen leadership, and reduce risk. Register: bit.ly/4oChqSV

At @CIRAS_ISU we help Iowa businesses solve complex problems by providing innovative expertise and strategic resources, moving our clients forward with confidence. CIRAS is proud to sponsor #IAMFGCON25

At @EMCInsurance, we believe in keeping insurance human by supporting local communities and investing in technology to create smoother experiences. That's why we're proud to sponsor the Iowa Manufacturing Conference. Learn more about our commitment at emcinsurance.com.

🔎 Workshop Spotlight Innovation without an IP strategy is risky. Learn from Todd Van Thomme (@nyemaster) how to protect innovation, avoid legal pitfalls & align IP with growth. Register here: bit.ly/4oChqSV

✨ Workshop Spotlight ✨ Crises are inevitable—but being unprepared isn’t. Join Wixted & Co.'s Lauri Freking & Mark Yontz to learn how culture, communication & operations shape response, and leave with strategies to face challenges head-on. Register here: bit.ly/4oChqSV

Workshop highlight: Unlock operational potential Join Josh Reitz, @VanMeterInc, at the Iowa Manufacturing Conference to explore how digital tools can replace manual processes, boost efficiency, and transform operations. Register here: bit.ly/4oChqSV

Registration is now open for the 2025 Iowa Manufacturing Conference! 🗓️ Oct. 14 | Prairie Meadows, Altoona Join Iowa’s manufacturing leaders for a day of keynotes, workshops, and networking. 👉 Register today: bit.ly/4oChqSV #IAMFGCON25

Elevate Iowa $500 scholarships support students preparing for high-demand careers in advanced manufacturing. Congrats to: Jenna Koons → North Iowa CC Maxwell De Jong → Northwest Iowa CC Sawyer Toft → DMACC Vainqueur Okonga → Kirkwood CC

Elevate Iowa is proud to award $500 scholarships to students pursuing manufacturing-related education at Iowa community colleges. Congrats to: Austin Downs → Eastern Iowa CC Colton Vander Wiel → Hawkeye CC Garin Schaffner → Indian Hills CC Gideon Goodpaster → Southeastern CC