Nominations Open for Coolest Thing Made in Iowa
19 Mar 2026
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The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) is partnering with Nicolet National Bank to host a statewide competition to find the “Coolest Thing Made in Iowa.”
Now in its third year, the contest celebrates Iowa’s largest industry — manufacturing — and the Iowans behind it. Manufacturing contributes more than $43 billion in economic output annually and employs more than 215,000 Iowans across the state.
“Iowa manufacturers are known for their innovation and their ability to compete on a global stage,” said Nicole Crain, ABI President. “The Coolest Thing Made in Iowa contest celebrates the ingenuity of our manufacturers and the wide range of products made right here in Iowa.”
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