Made In Iowa: Manufacturing Momentum - Nicole Crain on Growth, Leadership, and Advocacy

Leisa Fox sits down with Nicole Crain, President of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry, to recap a powerhouse month for Iowa manufacturing. October’s Manufacturing Month featured factory tours, leadership roundtables, and signature events like ABI’s Manufacturing Conference and the Legends in Manufacturing Awards—a celebration of the people and companies shaping the state’s economic future. Nicole also highlights ABI’s Foundation programs, including Leadership Iowa, Leadership Iowa University, and Business Horizons, which prepare the next generation of business and civic leaders. Together, she and Leisa look ahead to the 2026 legislative session, where ABI will continue advocating for policies that drive business growth, innovation, and opportunity across the state.