EA365 and Business LINK Exchange Resources
Delivering on our promise to be more than just your utility partner, the EconomicAdvantage team shares valuable and timely information important for business leaders, economic developers and community members through monthly virtual conversations.
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September 2024
Digital tactics and tips
Guests from Flynn Wright, ICF and the Greater Des Moines Partnership share new digital tactics and tips for businesses and communities.
August 2024
Special guest: Chuck Long
Iowa Hawkeye legend Chuck Long discusses success and leadership.
Iowa Hawkeye legend Chuck Long discusses success and leadership.
July 2024
Support during severe weather
The MidAmerican team talks about ways our team has stepped up during recent severe weather and what we're doing to best serve you.
| Date | Description | Video link |
| June 2024 | Members of the MidAmerican executive team share updates on new energy efficiency programs, renewable energy projects and generation planning. | youtu.be/S9j83QWayBw |
| April 2024 |
The MidAmerican team discusses how we prepare, plan and deploy resources and employees to support storm season.
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| March 2024 | Dustin Miller and Dan Culhane of the Iowa Chamber Alliance share results from the Iowa Talent Poll. | youtu.be/bKHUBLVxYVg |
| February 2024 | Debi Durham of the IEDA and Iowa Finance Authority shares what her team is doing to position our communities and state for a strong 2024. | youtu.be/wysR1rxhErU |
| January 2024 | MidAmerican's EconomicAdvantage team walks through who they are and shares ways they can support business customers. | youtu.be/yWSJt6Chrlg |
| November 2023 | MidAmerican leaders share what's to come in the new 2024-2028 energy efficiency plan. | youtu.be/4frngCj2WVw |
| October 2023 | MidAmerican leaders give a behind-the-scenes look into what we are doing to support our customers throughout the energy transition. | youtu.be/QMUyvWW_HfY |
| September 2023 | Richard Meyer of the American Gas Association shares his thoughts on the effects of the energy transition and opportunities impacting the natural gas industry. | youtu.be/kqJFNuAZTQc |
| August 2023 |
Community, business and organization leaders highlight the community aspects of sustainability and the value of strong partnerships.
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| July 2023 |
Business leaders from SSAB and Big Grove Brewery share information on projects they have completed at their facilities in pursuit of sustainable manufacturing and greener products.
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| June 2023 |
Experts from Iowa ABI and Berkshire Hathaway Energy look at national trends and the funding available to businesses and communities to innovate and meet their sustainability goals.
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| May 2023 |
Experts with the City of Urbandale, Yankton Thrive and the University of Iowa share about impactful and sustainable initiatives they lead concerning workforce challenges.
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| April 2023 | Experts from MidAmerican and Power Protection Products, Inc. share insight on why weather causes outages, our restoration approaches and what you should do when the inevitable storms arrive. | youtu.be/QJWHbUTRE7U |
| March 2023 |
Experts from the Iowa Association of Business and Industry, the Iowa Business Council and MidAmerican discuss new legislation that made it through the first funnel deadline.
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| February 2023 | Growing Iowa's talent pipeline is critical for business growth and the success of the entire state. Listen to the latest workforce research from the annual Iowa Talent Poll. | youtu.be/2USntXo-65U |
| January 2023 |
Debi Durham, director of the Iowa Economic Development Authority and Iowa Finance Authority, shared insights on what to expect in 2023 as a follow-up to the governor's “Condition of the State” address.
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| November 2022 | Kelcey Brown, president and CEO, covered a variety of important issues, including Destination Net Zero progress, the Inflation Reduction Act and more. | youtu.be/hgXQbJQDvCo |
| October 2022 | Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and Inflation Reduction Act – Subject matter experts break down these important legislative programs. | youtu.be/QlEt63e3Bh4 |