Advocacy
OUR VOICE. YOUR BUSINESS.
The Business Partnership advocates for economic growth policies on the local, state and federal levels. We collaborate with the business community and local stakeholders, as well as regional partners to develop our yearly policy agendas, to create a consistent voice for the region.
We are a non-partisan organization that does not endorse or donate to political candidates. We support First Amendment rights for all people and encourage elected officials, candidates and citizens to be civil in discussions and debates on policy issues and political opinions. We are committed to leading by example.
If you have questions, please contact Jennifer Banta, VP of Community Engagement & Advocacy: jennifer@iowacityarea.com
Sign up for our monthly POLICY UPDATE eNewsletter to stay up-to-date on the Business Partnership’s advocacy activities.
2022 CANDIDATE FORUMS
The Business Partnership and the Cedar Rapids Economic Alliance join forces again to bring you regional Candidate Forums.
Click below to learn more about the Candidates’ forum dates and location.
CONGRESSIONAL FORUMS
Watch our YouTube Channel for the latest forums with our congressional leaders.
GOVERNOR APPOINTS BANTA
CANDIDATE GUIDES FOR THE 2022 PRIMARY ELECTION
Election season is coming! The Primary Election for federal, state, and county elections will be this summer on Tuesday, June 7, 2022.
The Primary Election is an election in which each political party will vote on and determine their party’s nominee for the General Election ballot in November. See below to view our Candidate Guides for June’s Primary Election.
POLICY PRIORITIES
2021 VOTE
Vote 2021 Election Results
ADVOCACY IN 2020
The Capitol may have been closed to the public, but the business of government didn’t stop.
Partnership staff and committees continued to work with our congressional delegation to advance COVID-19 relief for businesses; educated voters on local, state, and federal candidates in the general and Coralville special elections; and informed our members on the legislation most impactful to businesses.
CORALVILLE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL ELECTION
Public Policy Priorities
2023 LEGISLATIVE FORUMS
The Business Partnership invites you to participate in a series of three legislative forums with our elected officials during the 2023 legislative session. During this forum series we will be discussing issues that have an impact on our local business community, regional workforce, and our community.
PLACEMAKING & NATURAL RESOURCES
March 24th | 2pm
at the Water Treatment Plant in North Liberty
Contact Your Legislators
Governor Kim Reynolds
1007 East Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 50319
Phone: (515) 281-5211
Contact Governor Reynolds
Senator Joe Bolkcom
728 Second Ave., Iowa City, IA 52245
Phone: (319) 337-6280
Email: joe.bolkcom@legis.state.ia.us
Senator Kevin Kinney
4321 Calkins Ave. SW, Oxford, IA 52322
Phone: (319) 631-4667
Email: kevin.kinney@legis.state.ia.us
Senator Zach Wahls, Minority Leader
201 E 9th Street, #415, Coralville, IA 52241
Phone: (319) 318-2094
Email: zach.wahls@legis.iowa.gov
Representative Dave Jacoby
2308 Northridge Drive, Coralville, IA 52241
Phone: (319) 358-8538
Email: david.jacoby@legis.state.ia.us
Representative Bobby Kaufmann
1527 330th Street, Wilton, IA 52778
Email: bobby.kaufmann@legis.iowa.gov
Representative Christina Bohannan
1725 Windsor Court, Iowa City, IA 52245
Phone: (319) 321-5823
Email: christina.bohannan@legis.iowa.gov
Representative Mary Mascher
Phone: (319) 351-2826
Email: mary.mascher@legis.state.ia.us
Representative Amy Nielsen
168 Lockmoor Cr, North Liberty, IA 52317
Email: amy.nielsen@legis.iowa.gov
The General Assembly website is available to help you determine the Legislators who represent you. You can also track a bill or listen to a floor debate. Legislators welcome and appreciate input from constituents about issues that impact you, your business and our community. Contact a Legislator today!
If you are interested in the Iowa City Area Business Partnership Policy Issues, please contact Jennifer Banta, Vice President, Advocacy & Community Development: (319) 337-9637 or jennifer@iowacityarea.com.
Legislative Forums: The Business Partnership regularly hosts forums with our local legislators to answer your questions and keep you informed. From details on small business loans to updates on different resources for your business and employees, these forums are great opportunities for anyone looking to stay up to date! The Business Partnership is here for you, and this is just one of many ways we can help our members gain valuable help and information during this time.