Alan Cobb is the President & CEO of Iowa Association of Business & Industry. The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) has served as the state’s unified voice for business since 1903. ABI’s mission is to nurture a favorable business, economic, governmental and social climate within the state of Iowa so our citizens can have the opportunity to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.

From the first meeting of the Iowa Manufacturers Association to present day, the association’s goal has been to give a strong, unified voice to business and industry on issues affecting Iowa employers. The Iowa business community has seen dramatic transformations over the past 100+ years. As Iowa businesses have evolved, so has the Iowa Association of Business and Industry.

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) has served as the state’s unified voice for business since 1903. ABI’s mission is to nurture a favorable business, economic, governmental and social climate within the state of Iowa so our citizens can have the opportunity to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.

ABI’s strength is in its size: ABI is Iowa’s largest statewide business organization with more than 1,500 member companies representing 330,000 working Iowans. ABI members come from all 99 counties and all industry sectors, including manufacturers, retailers, insurance companies, financial institutions, publishers and printers, transportation services, law firms, health care organizations and educational institutions.