Posts by kmeyer
What they’re checking out: Week of Sept. 27
As an ongoing feature, staff members at the Des Moines Public Library will recommend a business-related book to add to your reading list. Find this and more books like it at any of the Des …
Read MoreOn Leadership: Improve your balance with healthy coping strategies
Earlier in my career, I had a very demanding job in finance where leaders were expected to regularly put in 80-plus-hour weeks. Naturally, I did what any self-respecting, overachieving, hyper-responsible perfectionist would do: I worked …
Read MoreEnvision Iowa: Key takeaways from second 2024 think tank ‘Business Opportunities: Which industries are poised for growth?’
As part of Business Publications Corp.’s Envision Iowa think tank series, we spoke Aug. 22 with three experts who work with Iowa manufacturers, entrepreneurs and business owners about business opportunities and innovation in the state.…
Read More40 pieces of advice for young professionals from the 2024 Forty Under 40 class
The Business Record asked each of the 2024 Forty Under 40 honorees a piece of advice they’d give to young professionals.
These 40 local leaders, who were chosen by past award winners, are under the …
Read MoreA Closer Look: Mayuri Farlinger
Mayuri Farlinger was already familiar with the utility industry when she accepted an internship at Alliant Energy because her dad worked in the field for more than 40 years.
She said in her 20 years …
Read MoreSneak peek: 90 Ideas in 90 Minutes 2024
The Business Record is proud to once again produce one of our most popular events and publications: 90 Ideas in 90 Minutes.
Nine Iowa leaders will share 10 of their best ideas – both big …
Read MoreEat What You Kill
BY ROWENA CROSBIE, president, Tero International
Predator or prey. Hunter or hunted. Which would you rather be compared to? Check out this Tero Tips video for business lessons from the animal kingdom.
The cat is …
Read MoreWhat they’re checking out: Week of Aug. 30
As an ongoing feature, staff members at the Des Moines Public Library will recommend a business-related book to add to your reading list. Find this and more books like it at any of the Des …
Read MoreKettlestone Lakes to offer more retail, restaurants to expanding western suburbs
Commercial development No. 1 priority for Polk City
Polk City is prioritizing bringing more commercial development to the community to meet the needs of its growing population and to help close the gap that exists between its commercial and residential valuations, city leaders …
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