Iowa CEO cautious as they face volatility, Ai changes, and tariffs.

Описание: Iowa’s top 21 CEOs are in between a rock and a hard place. They want to continue their traditional calculated approach, the reason for Iowa’s dependable economy, but face new market volatility, a weekly-changing regulatory landscape, Ai disruption, and future energy concerns. Is it time for change? Joe Murphy, President of the Iowa Business Council explains how they’re adapting to these new pressures. 

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Murphy says Iowa’s outlook is solid and stable for now. But that doesn’t mean these new pressures aren’t raising eyebrows. Market volatility, regulatory changes, and tariffs are changing frequently, which makes long term planning for these large organizations difficult. Supply chains and staffing alone can take 6 months to a year to address. As many SMB leaders depend on the economic foundation they set, how are they adapting? 

Chapters:
00:00 - Welcome and Introduction to Joe Murphy
01:53 - Ag as Iowa Linchpin
03:20 - Trade Uncertainty and Tariffs
07:03 - Investment Freeze Effects
07:20 - Big vs Small Business Impact
10:33 - Iowa Risk Culture Meets AI
12:12 - AI Adoption and Reskilling
14:45 - AI and Jobs Debate

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