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NFIB Iowa and Aflac explore workforce strategies for 2025

NFIB Iowa State Director Matt Everson and Aflac's Market Director Austin Peterson recently conducted a webinar to discuss strategies for retaining and attracting employees in 2025.

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jan 16, 2025

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Small business optimism rises amid positive outlook post-election

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index increased by 3.4 points in December, reaching 105.1.

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jan 14, 2025

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NFIB outlines legislative priorities for Iowa's small businesses

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jan 13, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), a prominent advocate for small businesses in the United States, has released its legislative priorities for Iowa in 2025.

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Payments Group ‘applauds Congress for repudiating the experimental, draconian’ credit card regs opposed by Iowa bankers, credit unions

By Hawkeye Reporter News Service | Dec 26, 2024

The Electronic Payments Coalition (EPC) said this week that it "applauds Congress" for ending the 118th Congress' legislative session without passing the "Credit Card Competition Act of 2023" (CCCA), a bill that is opposed by the Iowa Bankers Association (IBA) and Iowa Credit Union League (ICUL).

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Which type of Iowa companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q3?

By Hawkeye Reporter | Nov 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted seven inspections at seven Food and Cosmetics companies from Iowa in the third quarter of 2024.

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Iowa Credit Union League: Proposed credit card regs 'could have a negative impact on credit card security'

By Hawkeye Reporter reports | Oct 31, 2024

The Iowa Credit Union League (ICUL) said that proposed federal credit card regulations "could have a negative impact on credit card security" for customers.

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Iowa: Device companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Iowa in Q3

By Hawkeye Reporter | Oct 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one device company from Iowa in the third quarter of 2024.

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Airline Trade Group: Policymakers should ‘ensure unnecessary regulation doesn’t eliminate’ credit card reward programs for Iowans

By Hawkeye Reporter | Oct 8, 2024

Marli Collier, managing director of Airlines 4 America (A4A), said policymakers should protect credit card travel reward programs from “unnecessary regulations,” as the U.S. Senate now considers two bills that could impact such programs for Iowa residents.

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Iowa leaders push for permanent status on small business tax deduction

By Hawkeye Reporter | Sep 30, 2024

NFIB Iowa Leadership Council members Lana Pol and Marcie Strouse recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to advocate for the permanency of the 20% Small Business Deduction.

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Defense Credit Union Council: Proposed credit card bill could increase fraud risk for Iowa veterans

By Hawkeye Reporter reports | Sep 25, 2024

The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) told Georgia's U.S. senators in May that proposed credit card regulations would “risk military financial readiness,” and the council is now saying the bill could “jeopardize veterans’ financial security.”

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Iowa Bankers Association: Proposed federal credit card regs would 'raise costs for consumers'

By C.D. Marsden | Sep 21, 2024

The Iowa Bankers Association (IBA) said that proposed federal credit card regulations would raise consumer costs and negative impact credit card rewards and other small business benefits.

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NFIB endorses Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks for re-election in Iowa

By Hawkeye Reporter | Sep 18, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has announced its endorsement of Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks for re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Iowa’s 1st Congressional District.

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NFIB Iowa PAC endorses legislative candidates supporting small businesses

By Hawkeye Reporter | Sep 12, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Iowa PAC has announced its endorsements for candidates running for the Iowa General Assembly.

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NFIB urges Congress to make small business tax deduction permanent

By Hawkeye Reporter | Sep 6, 2024

Jeff Brabant, Vice President of Federal Government Relations for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), recently appeared on 600 WMT Radio in Cedar Rapids.

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Small businesses face challenges filling positions despite increased hiring efforts

By Hawkeye Reporter | Sep 5, 2024

NFIB's August jobs report reveals a continued struggle for small business owners in finding qualified candidates to fill job openings.

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FDA Inspection: What type of Iowa companies were under most scrutiny during August?

By Hawkeye Reporter | Sep 2, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Food and Cosmetics company from Iowa in August.

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Which type of Iowa companies were inspected the most by FDA in August?

By Hawkeye Reporter | Sep 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Devices company from Iowa in August.

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NFIB member advocates for permanence of small business tax deduction

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 16, 2024

NFIB Iowa member Lana Pol recently testified at a House Ways & Means Committee field hearing held at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.

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NFIB urges Congress to pass Main Street Tax Certainty Act

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 15, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has launched a new advertising campaign in Iowa, urging Congress to halt an impending tax increase on small businesses.

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Report: 26,000 travelers used credit card rewards to travel to Iowa

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 14, 2024

More than 26,000 travelers used credit card reward points to visit Iowa in 2022.

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NFIB Iowa and Aflac explore workforce strategies for 2025

Small business optimism rises amid positive outlook post-election

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NFIB outlines legislative priorities for Iowa's small businesses

Payments Group ‘applauds Congress for repudiating the experimental, draconian’ credit card regs opposed by Iowa bankers, credit unions

Which type of Iowa companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q3?

Iowa Credit Union League: Proposed credit card regs 'could have a negative impact on credit card security'

Iowa: Device companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Iowa in Q3

Airline Trade Group: Policymakers should ‘ensure unnecessary regulation doesn’t eliminate’ credit card reward programs for Iowans

Iowa leaders push for permanent status on small business tax deduction

Defense Credit Union Council: Proposed credit card bill could increase fraud risk for Iowa veterans

Iowa Bankers Association: Proposed federal credit card regs would 'raise costs for consumers'

NFIB endorses Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks for re-election in Iowa

NFIB Iowa PAC endorses legislative candidates supporting small businesses

NFIB urges Congress to make small business tax deduction permanent

Small businesses face challenges filling positions despite increased hiring efforts

FDA Inspection: What type of Iowa companies were under most scrutiny during August?

Which type of Iowa companies were inspected the most by FDA in August?

NFIB member advocates for permanence of small business tax deduction

NFIB urges Congress to pass Main Street Tax Certainty Act

Report: 26,000 travelers used credit card rewards to travel to Iowa

Payments Group ‘applauds Congress for repudiating the experimental, draconian’ credit card regs opposed by Iowa bankers, credit unions

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