Des Moines Business Record’s Post

Celebrating 19 incredible years (plus five previous ones!) with Laura Stegemann! Laura wears many hats at Business Publications Corp. — office manager, personal assistant, circulation helper, caterer and office mom. Her versatility and dedication make her an invaluable part of our team. Whether she's helping with day-to-day operations or ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes, we are so grateful for everything she does! Laura’s favorite part of her job is working alongside our talented and creative team and connecting with the amazing Des Moines community. Her positive energy and enthusiasm brighten our workplace every day. Thank you, Laura, for your years of dedication and commitment to making BPC a better place. We are lucky to have you on the team!

If we always look to the future to bring us joy, we will never truly be happy, Erlin Kakkanad articulates in 90 Ideas. "We have been conditioned to strive for the next big thing and believe accomplishing that will help you achieve happiness," writes Kakkanad, who is director of operation excellence at Principal Financial Group. "Think about that raise, promotion, house, car, boat, etc., you thought would bring you happiness. Research shows that success is not the key to achieving happiness. Rather, happiness is the key to success." She shares more insights in our 90 Ideas publication. https://lnkd.in/gxQvEBdh

Join us for our next Power Breakfast on Oct. 24 at 9 a.m., as our panelists discuss how to thrive with a multigenerational workforce. Earlier this year, the number of Gen Z employees surpassed baby boomer employees in the U.S. workforce, according to Glassdoor. Millennials will likely be the most represented generation in the labor market until sometime in the 2040s, and the Gen X employee count will rank second for some time yet. What does this mean for leadership, organizational culture and the future of business? Our discussion will focus on generational trends and demands leaders should know for the future. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gVnRb2Yb

John Sorensen, president and CEO of the Iowa Bankers Association, talks about his three-plus decades with the organization. https://lnkd.in/gbge5nGa

BrokerTech Ventures Accelerator Executive Director John Jackovin sees a common problem: Managers/bosses look to hire great people, only to stand in their way and micromanage what they do and how they progress. "If this is your goal — to have your hands in everything — then hire mediocre people; they’ll appreciate the help," Jackovin writes in 90 Ideas. "When you hire amazing people plan to get the f--- out of their way. Your job as a manager is to simply support their efforts however they need." Read more in our 90 Ideas publication. https://lnkd.in/gxQvEBdh

Plans are underway for the next development phases of Gray’s Station, a 75-acre urban neighborhood south of downtown Des Moines. The project’s developer is Hubbell Realty Co. https://lnkd.in/g95yX2Tn

Trang Pham, owner of Eggroll Ladies, will be one of the speakers at this year's Fearless Annual Celebration. In addition to owning Eggroll Ladies in Des Moines, Pham also works full time for the Iowa Army National Guard, where in 2016 she became the first Iowa woman infantry officer after the ban on women to serve in combat arms within the military was lifted. Pham was born in Bien Hoa, Vietnam, and immigrated to the United States at 6 years old in 2000. A self-identified troubled kid with a rebellious streak, she became the first girl to play tackle football at Stilwell Junior High School in West Des Moines. Pham started her business by making egg rolls and selling them for friends and community members in need of financial assistance. The Eggroll Ladies officially became a business during the COVID-19 pandemic. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 30 at the Downtown Marriott in Des Moines. Sign up to join us at fearlessbr.com/events.

Join us for our next Power Breakfast on Oct. 24 at 9 a.m., as our panelists discuss how to thrive with a multigenerational workforce. Earlier this year, the number of Gen Z employees surpassed baby boomer employees in the U.S. workforce, according to Glassdoor. Millennials will likely be the most represented generation in the labor market until sometime in the 2040s, and the Gen X employee count will rank second for some time yet. What does this mean for leadership, organizational culture and the future of business? Our discussion will focus on generational trends and demands leaders should know for the future. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gVnRb2Yb

The Central Iowa Water Works (CIWW) board of trustees announced this week that it has hired Tami Madsen to be the organization’s executive director beginning Nov. 18. Madsen’s hiring is the latest step in the regional water organization’s move to become operational starting Jan. 1, 2025, a culmination of years of work to regionalize the drinking water system, which leaders say is necessary to become more efficient and to meet the growing demands of Central Iowa. Madsen was one of 45 applicants — and five finalists — for the position. She holds a master’s degree in hydrology from the University of Oklahoma and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Texas in Tyler, Texas. https://lnkd.in/eH-mUDf9