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PHOTO BY DUANE TINKEY Office ofCorporate Strategy,Nationwide JASON W. GROSS A CUSTOM PUBLICATION FOR ABI COUNT YOUR VOTE MAKE ELECTION 2016 affect their jobs. ees understand how these issues could carry down to them and and likely to affect it.Employers should make sure theiremploy ployees understand which issues are important to thecompany in late September. Companies are also encouraged to ensure em- Iowa Employees Vote, which was aweeklong effort that took place to help employers get theiremployees registered to vote through in nonpartisan, effective ways. One ofBIPAC’s biggest efforts is cess andto show employers how they can engage theiremployees ciations such as ABIto share information about thepolitical pro- trust theiremployer. Onethingwe strive to doisbridge that gap.” said. “We’ve found that employees want theinformation, andthey for pretty much theentire scope oftheemployee’s life,” Davison source ofinformation when itcomes to theelection process. — more than political parties, unions orthemedia —are atrusted don’t want to be told how to vote.” turns themoff,” he explained. “They don’t want to hear it.They an information provider. they’re told how to vote, soit’s important for employers to only be tions for BIPAC, said surveys show that employees tune outonce on thegrass-roots level. and strategies to communicate political activities withemployees business organizations and political action committees with tools BIPAC provides employers, trade associations, issues coalitions, to educate andengage theiremployees intheelection process. (BIPAC) onthestate level andnationally to give employers ways laborating withtheBusiness Industry Political Action Committee election issues. process and their access to information about candidates and important role intheiremployees’ knowledge ofthepolitical BIPAC works withchambers of commerce andbusiness asso- “The employer istheNo. 1resource for election information BIPAC’s survey after the 2014 election showed that employers “Anytime you’re more orless telling somebody how to vote, it Matt Davison, the eastern regional director offield opera- The Iowa Association ofBusiness andIndustry (ABI)iscol- Now more thanever, employers are playing anincreasingly - A CUSTOM PUBLICATION FOR ABI

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for pretty much the entire scope It’s hard to believe Election Day is less than a month away. Many Iowans have already cast ballots in this important election, but there is still plenty of time to reach employees and voters of the employee’s life. We’ve who are on the fence about voting. When registered, 60.3 percent of private industry employees voted in the 2014 election. found that employees want the Encouraging employees to register to vote can ensure prosperity and economic growth not INDUSTRY AND BUSINESS OF ASSOCIATION IOWA only in our state, but also nationwide.

information and they trust HERE’S WHAT YOU CAN DO: 1. Help employees register. Provide employees with the resources they need to register their employer.” to vote. Share a link to the online voter registration form at www.iavotes. Print paper voter registration forms for employees to fill out and provide information on where to return them. – MATT DAVISON, EASTERN REGIONAL DIRECTOR 2. Remind employees of important local races. A great deal of emphasis has been placed OF FIELD OPERATIONS FOR BIPAC on the presidential race this election cycle; however, there are many down-ballot races that matter to Iowa companies and their employees and families. Those include federal lawmakers, state lawmakers, county officers and judges. Some communities will also vote on important local initiatives. Oftentimes, it is these local decision-makers who have the greatest impact on our day-to-day lives. 3. Share early voting and polling place information. Iowans have many opportunities to vote, beginning 40 days before Election Day. Provide links to absentee ballot information (available at www.iavotes.com) and information about your local auditor’s office, which can provide polling place information on Election Day.

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B IOWA ASSOCIATION OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY filiation, were invited visit to Nationwide employees inDes Moines. A all major U.S. presidential primarycandidates, regardless ofpolitical af general andspecial elections. Efforts began withtheIowa caucuses when with voting notices andon-site voter registration drives for primaries, in community activities, Wilsonsaid. exercising theirright to vote, working as apoll worker orbeing involved employees thetools to their participation support in activities such as ployees andagents in48states. Thetop goal oftheorganization isto give sizes bipartisanship through political participation withits 45,000 em- political organization, Civic Action Program (CAP), in1978. CAPempha- them to vote.” that every vote counts. Employees appreciate that we make iteasy for son, we have seen how close someelections have been, andittruly shows federal races, as well as ballot initiatives. Duringthisyear’s primarysea- voters who willbe deciding theoutcome ofthousands oflocal, state and dent ofgovernment relations. “Our associates willbe joining millions of tremely important,” said Chad Wilson,Nationwide’s associate vice presi- dominates theheadlines, remember that down-ticket races are alsoex its employees to get involved inpolitical participation. has a companywide active grass-roots political organization to encourage outreach efforts to employees. Nationwide, with offices in Des Moines, nities andbusinesses,” shesaid. ates, as well as judicial races andballot referendums. entire ballot andvote inallraces: thestate andfederal houses andsen- members inkey districts throughout thestate to vote. Schettler, communications coordinator for ABI. ABI also will remind its ballot, and how to learn more about candidates and issues, said Emily portance of voting, how to register to vote, how to request an absentee and elected officialsand where they stand on issues. share withtheiremployees to research andlearn more about candidates tions are alsoimportant. Thewebsite isaresource Iowa businesses can decisions can directly affect the business. That’s why local andstate elec businesses operate inahighly regulated environment where legislators’ Campaign onSept. 29, thefirst day of early voting inIowa. of theIowa Prosperity Project, which began withtheForty Days ofVoting vote andnotify themofvoter registration deadlines. es they can forward to theiremployees that encourage themto register to said. about various issues. those local races inIowa, BIPAC has created candidate comparisons effect onIowans’ daily lives thanthepresidential race. For several of races for representatives andsenators that willlikely have more ofan on thisyear.” things we want to bringattention to isthat it’s nottheonly race going a lotofpeople completely turned off by this year’s election. Oneofthe Nationwide CAP’s political activities include providing employees The insurance company established its employee-driven grass-roots “We allknow how important voting is,andwhile thepresidential race Many businesses inIowa have become more active intheirpolitical “All ofthosepositions have animpact onoureveryday lives, commu- Schettler said ABI wants to remind members to pay attention tothe During theForty Days ofVoting Campaign, ABIwilldiscuss theim- The Iowa Prosperity Project (www.iavotes.com) explains that Iowa BIPAC alsoemphasizes local political efforts. InIowa, ABIisa partner Members who join BIPAC’s efforts also receive sample emailmessag “The visitor can see that information inanonbiased form,” Davison For example, Davison said there are numerous state andnational “We’ve been hearing alotofgrumblings,” Davison said. “There are “During thisprimaryseason,we have seenhow closesomeelectionshave been, and ittrulyshows thatevery votecounts.Employees appreciate thatwe make it easy forthemtovote.” A CUSTOM PUBLICATION FOR ABI

– CHAD WILSON, NATIONWIDE’S ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT FOR GOVERNMENT RELATION - - - - they can create theirown opinions,” Dust said. com website to learn more about candidates andissues. ers are alsoencouraged to direct employees to BIPAC ortheiowavotes. mally through interoffice communications orduringa meeting. Employ on an issue known through appropriate channels — a mailer/flier, infor remaining nonpartisan but encourages employers to make apoint ofview mation about what isreal when itcomes to business-related issues.” the employer has been seen as oneofthemostcredible sources ofinfor ally by issues that leaves us allasking what isreal,” Dust said. “We know vote inamannerthat best serves themselves andtheirjobs. share the information withtheiremployees, which willallow themto how to register to vote, as well as links to othervoting resources. voter toolkit withinformation about candidates andabout where and social media. TheAlliance website (www.cedarvalleyalliance.com) has a tion about other election tools and resources with members through Prosperity Project andtheiavotes.com website, Dust said. receive information about resources that are available such as theIowa that affect business owners at thestate level are discussed andmembers efforts withmembers through its investor forum meetings, where issues about 800investors that represent 40,000 employees. Itcommunicates its ment issues inWaterloo/Cedar Falls andits surrounding areas. Ithas the Greater Cedar Valley Alliance &Chamber. sues across,” said Steve Dust, thepresident andchief executive officer of it isto use theirvoice withtheiremployees andcustomers to get theiris growing theirbusiness, andhelping theemployer know how important smaller employers who don’t focus onpublic policy because they’re busy ployees inthepolitical process. Iowa business owners who want to learn ways they can engage theirem- place twice ayear for primaryandgeneral elections. its offices. Thisisin addition tothe voter registration drives that take Registration Week, thecompany hosted 13voter registration stations in cation events across thecountry. Thisyear for national Employee Voter said. Allcandidates, regardless ofparty, alsoare invited to events. vote efforts but does notdirect for whom employees should vote, Wilson their calendar andhead to theirlocal caucus to be apart ofdemocracy.” meet thecandidate, but to remind (employees) to make itapriority to block in thecaucus outcome,” Wilsonsaid. “Our focus for each event isnotjust to formed caucus vote andtake pride inknowing that they make adifference a “hub ofcandidate activity.” orevent.visit As aresult, TheDes Moines Register labeled Nationwide as to allemployees, which allowed almost30,000 people to have access to the nity to personally interact withcandidates. Each event was live-streamed tional andinternational media coverage andgave employees anopportu- cycles have visited Nationwide, Wilsonsaid. majority ofthosecandidates duringthelast three presidential election “They gain points with their team by giving them a credible source so Dust said the Alliance communicates the importance of an employer “There issomuch high-dollar advertising by candidates andoccasion- Dust said hewants employers to be prepared withfacts sothey can The Alliance’s communications department alsowillshare informa- The Alliance works onregional economic andcommunity develop “We’re to trying make theconnection for theemployer, especially The Greater Cedar Valley Alliance &Chamber isanotherresource for Nationwide CAPalsohosts forums, debates andotherpolitical edu- Nationwide encourages its employees to participate in get-out-the- “By hostingthecandidates, ourassociates were able to cast anin- More than600employees attended each event, which received na------A CUSTOM PUBLICATION FOR ABI

“We’re trying to make A GO-TO ELECTION RESOURCE: the connection for the iavotes.com During each election cycle, candidates for local, state and federal office establish platforms and employer, especially advocate for policy reform. Those platforms and their potential impact are critical to making informed decisions at the ballot box.

smaller employers who The Iowa Association of Business and Industry has partnered with BIPAC to provide an important resource, www.iavotes.com, where Iowa voters can research and learn more on where candidates don’t focus on public policy and elected officials stand on issues important to Iowa employees, industry sectors and consumers.

This nonpartisan, unbiased information can help voters learn about issues, take action, spread INDUSTRY AND BUSINESS OF ASSOCIATION IOWA because they’re busy the word and help more Iowans make educated decisions in November.

growing their business.” VOTER EDUCATION RESOURCES The iavotes.com website offers a variety of resources, including voting records for incumbent – STEVE DUST, PRESIDENT AND candidates to the Iowa Legislature. Voters can see how Iowa lawmakers voted on issues CEO OF THE GREATER CEDAR VALLEY important to Iowa businesses. There’s even a tool for Iowans to identify their specific candidates. The website also offers side-by-side comparisons of candidates running for the U.S. Senate and ALLIANCE & CHAMBER U.S. House of Representatives.

HELPING VOTERS TAKE ACTION Once voters feel confident about their decisions, iavotes.com has the tools to help them check their voter registration, register to vote and request an absentee ballot. Those interested in voting on Election Day can find information to help them locate their polling places.

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Each election cycle, the Iowa Association of Business and Industry’s political action committee, IIPAC, evaluates candidates for state office. Those candidates who support a competitive business climate and focus on a regulatory climate conducive to job creation are endorsed as Friends of Iowa Business.

The IIPAC committee, which is made up of Democrat and Republican INDUSTRY AND BUSINESS OF ASSOCIATION IOWA IIPAC contributors, makes the final Friend of Iowa Business selections. In 2016, 16 candidates and 62 Iowa House candidates have been recognized as Friends of Iowa Business. The following candidates have been endorsed by IIPAC. They are listed by district. “I” indicates the candidate is an incumbent, “C” indicates the candidate is a challenger, and “O” indicates the candidate is running for an open seat.

IOWA SENATE District 2: Randy Feenstra, I District 27: , I District 4: Dennis Guth, I District 28: , I District 6: Mark Segebart, I District 30: Zach Nunn, I District 10: Jake Chapman, I District 37: , I District 12: Mark Costello, I District 38: , I District 14: Amy Sinclair, I District 39: , I District 20: Brad Zaun, I District 42: , I District 22: Charles Schneider, I District 43: , I District 24: Jerry Behn, I District 44: , I District 26: Waylon Brown, C District 47: , I District 28: Mike Breitbach, I District 48: Rob Bacon, I District 32: Craig Johnson, C District 49: , I District 38: Tim Kapucian, I District 50: , I District 40: Ken Rozenboom, I District 51: Jane Bloomingdale, O District 46: , C District 52: , I District 48: Dan Zumbach, I District 53: Barbara Hovland, C District 54: Linda Upmeyer, I IOWA HOUSE District 56: , I District 1: , I District 57: , O District 2: , I District 58: Andy McKean, O District 3: , I District 60: Walt Rogers, I District 5: , I District 63: , I District 7: Tedd Gassman, I District 67: , O District 8: , I District 68: , I District 9: , I District 72: , I District 10: Mike Sexton, I District 73: , I District 11: , I District 74: Dave Jacoby, I District 12: Brian Best, I District 75: , I District 13: , I District 77: , O District 14: Robert Henderson, O District 78: Jarad Klein, I Relocating or Expanding? District 16: , I District 79: , I Here Are Just a Few of Many Iowa Options to Consider! District 17: , I District 80: Larry Sheets, I 2016 October | | District 18: Steve Holt, I District 84: , I Contact Iowa Area Development Group for Assistance With: District 19: , I District 88: David Kerr, O • Site & Building Location Services District 20: , I District 91: Gary Carlson, I District 21: , I District 92: , I • Financial Incentive Packaging District 22: Greg Forristall, I District 94: , O • Project Management & Technical Support District 23: , I District 95: Louis Zumbach, O District 24: , I District 96: , I www.IADG.com 800-888-4743 IOWA Record Business District 25: , I District 97: , I 13B 14 Business Record IOWA | October 2016 B IOWA ASSOCIATION OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY Leadership IowaSessionIV:Government ABI LegislativeBriefingandReception Leadership IowaSessionIII:Education Leadership IowaSessionII:Agriculture/RenewableEnergy ABI BoardMeeting Election Day JANUARY 11-13, 2017 11-13, JANUARY JANUARY 11, 2017 DECEMBER 8-9, 2016 2016 10-11, NOVEMBER NOVEMBER 9, 2016 NOVEMBER 8, 2016 Visit www.iowaabi.org andclickthe“Events” tabfordetailsonupcomingevents. Des Moines Des Moines Pella Sioux City 11:30 a.m. Des Moines ABI Office|400E.CourtAve.,Suite100 Statewide CALENDAR OFEVENTS A CUSTOM PUBLICATION FOR ABI

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