The Ankeny Business & Industry Board of Directors updated this policy at the August 14, 2025 Board meeting and posting here for full transparency:

Purpose 
This policy outlines the guidelines for the distribution of attendee lists from official member meetings of Ankeny Business & Industry Collaborative (ABIC), to ensure member privacy, appropriate use, and alignment with the organization’s mission and values. 

​Scope 
This policy applies to sponsors of events organized by Ankeny Business & Industry Collaborative who request access to attendee lists. 

Sponsor Definition 
For the purposes of this policy, a sponsor is defined as a business member that provides financial support for an event hosted by ABIC.  
 
Policy Statement 
1. Attendee List Content 
   The attendee list may include the following information, as provided voluntarily by members upon registration or check-in: 

• Full name
• Organization name

2. Use of Attendee Lists 
    Attendee lists are intended solely for networking and relationship-building among members and guests. They may not be        used for: 

• Mass marketing or solicitation 

• Selling or sharing with third parties 

• Any purpose unrelated to the mission of [Organization Name] 

3. Distribution Guidelines 

• Attendee lists will be provided upon request to event sponsors who are ABIC members in good standing.  
• The list will be limited to attendees of the specific event sponsored. 

• Requests must be made in writing and specify the intended use. 

• Attendee lists are provided for the sponsor’s internal use only and may not be shared, sold, or distributed to any third parties. 

• The organization reserves the right to deny any request it deems inconsistent with this policy. 

4. Confidentiality and Consent 

• All distributed lists will include a disclaimer noting permitted use and prohibiting unauthorized sharing or solicitation. 

 
Policy Review 
This policy may be updated at the discretion of Ankeny Business & Industry Collaborative leadership to reflect best practices and member feedback.