Energy joins healthcare as growing Iowa business concern. Nicole Crain, President of ABI explains.
From The Iowa Business Podcast · 34:49
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Energy is now a growing concern alongside healthcare and talent acquisition for Iowa leaders. Nicole Crain, President of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI), breaks down fresh survey data out today. To be clear, energy is cheap and accessible in Iowa, but Iowa business leaders wonder how long that will last as new data centers pop up, all with future Ai energy demands. The quarterly survey from ABI board members shows cautious optimism, but may show two very different Iowa economies developing. Traditional manufacturing vs advanced manufacturing. 💡 Find this show on your favorite player: https://iowapodcast.com/abi-survey-results ⚖️ Get guidance from Dentons Davis Brown: https://www.dentons.com/en/dentons-davis-brown 🐖 Get a free $30 gift card from Jethro's BBQ: https://iowapodcast.com/jethrosbbq Chapters: 03:01 - Capital Spending and Confidence 06:04 - Workforce Crunch and Pipeline 17:48 - Strategic Planning In Slowdowns 18:46 - Energy Capacity Worries Rise 22:55 - Healthcare Costs And Retention
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