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Burma named 2025 Dentons Human Resources Professional of the Year

The Business Record has named Kristi Burma, executive vice president and chief human resources officer at Athene, the 2025 Dentons Human Resources Professional of the Year.

The award, launched by the Business Record in 2020, …

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A changing of the guard in Central Iowa

A changing of the guard is underway in Central Iowa — and it’s happening at a record pace. 

Some in the business community may have detected the recent increase in retirements of long-time leaders and …

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Settling into the new normal 

The COVID-19 pandemic caused employers around the world to undertake the dramatic shift to remote work to reduce transmission of the virus.  

This was the beginning of a new way of working, one that …

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How younger employees are approaching leadership at work

According to the Alliance for Lifetime Income, more than 4.1 million Americans will hit the retirement age of 65 through the year 2027. That’s over 11,200 people every day. 

The trend is more pronounced in …

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Navigating the future: Principal’s Deanna Strable on leadership in an evolving world

“Leadership in the future will require not only a sound strategic plan but also the ability to focus, drive growth and empower our team to serve our customer.” 

– Deanna Strable, president and CEO, 

Principal …

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Delta Dental of Iowa hosting next Green Room event in-person on Feb. 20

Delta Dental of Iowa will host its next Green Room conversation in-person from 3 to 5 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Hilton Garden Inn West Des Moines. April Schmaltz, president and CEO of Delta Dental …

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Latina Leadership Initiative welcomes new cohort

The Latina Leadership Initiative (LLI), a professional development program designed for Latinas, has announced its 2025 cohort, according to Hola Iowa. The cohort includes 16 participants and 15 mentors who will attend weekly sessions focused …

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BPC 2024 News Changemakers Awards

Each year, the Business Record reflects on a year in the news and recognizes the people and stories that shaped Central Iowa’s business community. 

Business Publications Corp.’s second annual News Changemakers Awards honor six community …

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Ames Regional Economic Alliance announces 2025 Leadership Ames Class

The Ames Regional Economic Alliance has announced the participants selected for the 38th Leadership Ames Class. Leadership Ames is a program of the Ames Regional Economic Alliance that provide professional development and civic leadership opportunities …

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Envision Iowa: Why economic confidence among leaders outside metro areas may be on the rise  

Entrepreneur Robert Abbott built a career founding and establishing digital strategy and design companies primarily in the city of Columbus, Ohio, 523 miles from his hometown of Maquoketa, Iowa. 

His decision in 2021 to form …