We've got the business news headlines on YOUR time. No waiting, just a click away for the business news and comment. What is waiting for you?
- Investors scoff at the trade war;
- You, the consumer, are about the feel what the trade war is about;
- Wells Fargo plans to cut up to 10% of their employees...re-establishing we guess;
- The price of used cars is going up...why? We'll tell you what we know;
- Universal Life Insurance...opps;
- The Wall Street Report is...well...good it would seem
Those stories and a conversation with Shelby Bobbett and Jolene Goodman from Big Green Umbrella Media about print, events and more.
Also we'll chat with Leisa Fox and Tiffany Menke about the Central Iowa Business Conference coming to Des Moines next week...and we here there are still seats available.
Coming up before the Des Moines, Iowa City Council on Monday 24 September is a plan to adopt a "Complete Streets" program for the city. What is it and how has AARP-Iowa motivated their membership to get involved in calling their city council person in support of the project? Good questions...here we sit down with Don Corrigan a volunteer with AARP-Iowa and he tells us what the project is, what it will do for business as well as residents and those visiting the city. Listen in as we talk about Complete Streets and Des Moines.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
What happened while you were working? Here are some of the top business news headlines and a look at what happened on Wall Street and why! Today:
- China worries? Not so much;
- New TV ads for Papa John's but guess who is missing;
- This pot company may soon have a market value of $1 billion;
- Talking drugs...a drug maker sued in court for bribing physicians for the drug...;
- What happened on Wall Street and why.
Those stories plus a conversation with AARP-Iowa volunteer Don Corrigan about Complete Streets a proposal set to be voted on by the Des Moines City Council. So...why in the heck is AARP-Iowa involved? We asked.
Also today we talk with Maureen Berger about something called Outcome Driven Sales...we are all selling something but in this program from Tero International we make sure it's a "win-win" for buyer and seller.
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Here we spend some time with Mat Swift...a Georgia native who was invited to come to Des Moines by the Greater Des Moines Partnership....why? Mat and many more individuals in Columbus, Georgia were responsible for taking a river that ran through their downtown and creating the nation’s largest man-made water feature in the nation. Plus the project has produced millions in economic development and created a place where people really want to live...and work. Meet Mat and what could be the future of downtown Des Moines.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
Checking out the business news headlines along with two great business interviews. Here is what we have on tap for you this afternoon:
- Shorter work week? How about a shorter work day?
- Whatcha going to do with that extra time off? How about a movie?
- IBM is being sued - Age Discrimination;
- We told you, budget cut are coming says the White House;
- China and U.S. Trade - What happened today on Wall Street.
Those stories plus we welcome back Laura Kinnard from DMBizMixer and Drake University with networking and business education events this week. Get your event published with #DMBizEvents on Twitter.
Also today, we're talking about the Des Moines River Project with Mat Swift. Mat is from Columbus, GA where they, five years ago, opened the nation's largest river adventure park and the result has been, in his words, "amazing". What does that have to do with Des Moines? Plenty and Mat says the Iowa capital is even better suited than his home town. You've got to hear this...
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Every year, just before the start of the regular season, Todd Frederickson, president of the Iowa Wild, joins us for a preview of the season and a look at what has made this team so successful. We'll also talk about how the NHL is coming to Des Moines in September and what that will mean to the community and to hockey in general. Also, the paycheck of hockey players and more women are starting to play and that could be good for so many things. The "Back-Story" of the Iowa Wild with our friend Todd:
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
It's the Business News Headlines on your time...each weekday we offer up some interesting business news items on your drive home...or while you're still at the office. Today we're covering these stories:
- Jeff Bezos is in with $2 billion to help young struggling families;
- Too big to fail did fail and who reaped the rewards? We'll lay it all out;
- Say it ain't so! Goodbye to the VW Bug;
- General Electric got smaller today;
- Job cuts from Meredith Publishing
- Target to add 120,000 jobs...from where?
- What happened and why on Wall Street
Today we'll also chat about AARP-Iowa with Brad Anderson and volunteer Don Corrigan you don't want to miss this learning experience.
It's time for HOCKEY in Iowa! Today, for the 6th time that the Iowa Wild open up their season we'll chat with the team president Todd Fredrickson and tell you about the NHL coming to Des Moines next week.
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Next week the Social Media Club - Des Moines will hold a special event centered on The Wave. You saw The Wave this past weekend from Kinnick Stadium when fans, players, coaches, officials all turn and wave for several minutes at patients and families at the University Children's Hospital. Did you know it all started two years ago with one Facebook Post. On Tuesday 18 September the Social Media Club - Des Moines will hold a special event and panel discussion and proceeds go directly to the University of Iowa Children's Hospital. Here is Jessie Brown from SMCDM to explain and get you to...GO!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
It's the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 12th of September, thanks for clicking through. Today in the business news:
- The biggest lie that will get you booted from a job offer;
- Working too hard? Richard Branson says have more fun and a 3 day work week;
- Speaking of jobs, FedEx and Macy's are hiring but where will they find...people;
- Some McDonald's workers going on strike next week. Why? Sexual Harassment;
- Hear about the drug company that raised the price of a medicine by 400%;
- The new iPhones were introduced today and Apple stock went...down;
- What happened and why on Wall Street.
Those stories plus a conversation with Ned Flynn and Tracy Gonsalez from Aureon about something that can have a major impact on employee retention and recruitment. We're talking workers compensation...and it's important.
Then, you know about The Wave right? Did you know it all started with one Facebook post? With us to talk about that and a special event from the Social Media Club of Des Moines is Jessie Brown. We're talking University of Iowa, The Wave and more...click through!
