In this episode of the Iowa Manufacturing Podcast, host Leisa Fox talks with Alex Parker, Eide Bailly's Director of Tax Legislative Affairs, about what's really happening in Washington as the government shutdown stretches on. With years of experience as a journalist covering tax and policy at the Capitol, Alex explains how we got here, what's at stake, and which services could be disrupted if the gridlock continues. He also explores Iowa's growing role as an energy cornucopia, breaking down the incentives and opportunities tied to the One Big Beautiful Bill (OB3). His combination of insider knowledge and plainspoken insight makes complex legislative issues understandable and actionable for manufacturers across Iowa. Find this show on your favorite app: <a href= "https://iowapodcast.com/alex-parker">https://iowapodcast.com/alex-parker</a>

In this episode of the Iowa Manufacturing Podcast, host Leisa Fox talks with Alex Parker, Eide Bailly's Director of Tax Legislative Affairs, about what's really happening in Washington as the government shutdown stretches on. With years of experience as a journalist covering tax and policy at the Capitol, Alex explains how we got here, what's at stake, and which services could be disrupted if the gridlock continues. He also explores Iowa's growing role as an energy cornucopia, breaking down the incentives and opportunities tied to the One Big Beautiful Bill (OB3). His combination of insider knowledge and plainspoken insight makes complex legislative issues understandable and actionable for manufacturers across Iowa. Find this show on your favorite app: https://iowapodcast.com/alex-parker

In this episode of the Iowa Manufacturing Podcast, host Leisa Fox talks with Alex Parker, Eide Bailly's Director of Tax Legislative Affairs, about what's really happening in Washington as the government shutdown stretches on. With years of experience as a journalist covering tax and policy at the Capitol, Alex explains how we got here, what's at stake, and which services could be disrupted if the gridlock continues. He also explores Iowa's growing role as an energy cornucopia, breaking down the incentives and opportunities tied to the One Big Beautiful Bill (OB3). His combination of insider knowledge and plainspoken insight makes complex legislative issues understandable and actionable for manufacturers across Iowa. Find this show on your favorite app: <a href="https://iowapodcast.com/alex-parker" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://iowapodcast.com/alex-parker</a>

Shutdown and Showdown: What D.C.'s Gridlock Means for Iowa Manufacturers

Manufacturing is Iowa's most innovative, creative, and productive sector. Delivering the lion's share of Iowa's GDP, the Iowa Manufacturing Podcast tells the story of our state's economic heroes. Hosted by Leisa Fox, subscribe for a weekly deep dive with leaders in manufacturing, those who support them, and leaders who empower their infrastructure. 

Guests include Iowa Economic Development Authority Director, Debbie Durham. Gentry Collins, CEO of American Free Enterprise Chamber of Commerce, and BJ Spyksma, CEO of Aplos, and many others.

Fox has a long history of developing collaborative business relationships and networks in Iowa. During her time at the Iowa Association of Business and Industry, she led their revenue efforts, increasing membership by 30% and more than doubling revenues. Most recently she ran Youth Emergency Service & Shelter where she guided them through a merger with another agency and worked herself out of a job.  Today, she runs Fox Growth Strategies, a boutique fractional business development firm.

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Manufacturing is Iowa's most innovative, creative, and productive sector. Delivering the lion's share of Iowa's GDP, the Iowa Manufacturing Podcast tells the story of our state's economic heroes. Hosted by Leisa Fox, subscribe for a weekly deep dive with leaders in manufacturing, those who support them, and leaders who empower their infrastructure. Guests include Iowa Economic Development Authority Director, Debbie Durham. Gentry Collins, CEO of American Free Enterprise Chamber of Commerce, and BJ Spyksma, CEO of Aplos, and many others. Fox has a long history of developing collaborative business relationships and networks in Iowa. During her time at the Iowa Association of Business and Industry, she led their revenue efforts, increasing membership by 30% and more than doubling revenues. Most recently she ran Youth Emergency Service & Shelter where she guided them through a merger with another agency and worked herself out of a job. Today, she runs Fox Growth Strategies, a boutique fractional business development firm.

Manufacturing is Iowa's most innovative, creative, and productive sector. Delivering the lion's share of Iowa's GDP, the Iowa Manufacturing Podcast tells the story of our state's economic heroes. Hosted by Leisa Fox, subscribe for a weekly deep dive with leaders in manufacturing, those who support them, and leaders who empower their infrastructure. 

Guests include Iowa Economic Development Authority Director, Debbie Durham. Gentry Collins, CEO of American Free Enterprise Chamber of Commerce, and BJ Spyksma, CEO of Aplos, and many others.

Fox has a long history of developing collaborative business relationships and networks in Iowa. During her time at the Iowa Association of Business and Industry, she led their revenue efforts, increasing membership by 30% and more than doubling revenues. Most recently she ran Youth Emergency Service &amp; Shelter where she guided them through a merger with another agency and worked herself out of a job.  Today, she runs Fox Growth Strategies, a boutique fractional business development firm.

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