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Monday Jul 15, 2019
The Business News Headlines & More 15 July 2019
Monday Jul 15, 2019
Monday Jul 15, 2019
Welcome to another week. Wall Street opened higher this morning but then the dull-drums set in. We'll have that story and more in this edition of the Business News Headlines. Just a click away you'll learn about:
Bank Stocks;
Massive layoffs in several states;
Luxury, it seems, is a luxury;
Prime Day and workers walk;
China and it's GDP;
The story about the down side of one-day delivery;
Congress said to be teeing off on tech and currency.
Those stories and a visit with Laura Kinnard from Drake University, DMACC and DMBizMixer.com with a host of things going on here in the DSMUSA Metro and even around the state. We kick things off with the massive event with AARP-Iowa. To listen to that just click here.
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. 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.
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AARP-Iowa
National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
Oasis - A Paychex Company
Tero International
Monday Jul 15, 2019
Business Thoughts and a Bit of Politics with Laura Kinnard
Monday Jul 15, 2019
Monday Jul 15, 2019
Each week Lauran Kinnard joins me to chat it up about business events, education and more. She is from Drake University, DMACC and the author of DMBizMixer.com and in the know when it comes to entrepreneurial events. Here we start off talking about the AARP-Iowa big event of 5 Iowa Cities in 6 Days with 20 Presidential Candidates and then get into a raft of things happening this week from One Million Cups at a special location to Stories I'll Tell My Daughter. Click through to learn more.
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. 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.
Our Sponsors
AARP-Iowa
National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
Oasis - A Paychex Company
Tero International
Thursday Jan 24, 2019
The Business News Headlines 24 January 2019
Thursday Jan 24, 2019
Thursday Jan 24, 2019
It's the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines and have we got some stories for you today. Just a click away you'll learn about:
The thirty-second ad that will NOT run during the Super Bowl;
Billionaire investor and U.S. Secretary of Commerce tells federal workers to, "get a loan";
The partial federal shutdown goes into it's 35 day tomorrow both senate bills failed today;
Walmart wants to hire 900 truck drivers and pay them a bundle to drive;
Airlines pilots, flight attendants are all concerned about the shutdown and safety;
Did Sears CEO Eddie Lambert "steal" Sears?
The markets ended mixed today and we'll have those numbers.
Those stories and our interview is with author Louise Gately who recently finished an historical account of an early Iowa resident, James Jordan who was involved in getting the state capital moved, being part of the Underground Railroad and building a financial empire. "Pursuit of a Dream - James Jordan His Life and His Legacy" is a great book for folks who love deep looks at history. Click here to listen in.
Thursday Jan 24, 2019
The Interesting Story of James Jordan with author Louise Gately
Thursday Jan 24, 2019
Thursday Jan 24, 2019
Suddenly we've been telling stories about writers who tell stories. Our third author in less than a week. Meet Louise Gately and her book, "Pursuit of a Dream - James Jordan His Life and His Legacy". Here you'll learn about his successful effort to move the Iowa State Capital from Iowa City to Des Moines. His efforts in the Underground Railroad, slaves from Missouri and his work to develop a railroad hub that served Iowa for decades. Louise spent years researching the story of Mr. Jordan and we think you'll enjoy the result. You can purchase the book through the Historic Valley Junction Office. Here is that link.
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.
Wednesday Jan 16, 2019
Quill and Nib - Our Small Business Spotlight
Wednesday Jan 16, 2019
Wednesday Jan 16, 2019
Years ago Rob Beers was chided by his Mother suggesting that he get a "real job". A guy that marches to his own drummer, Rob decided to go into retail but in something very special. Rob liked custom and high end pens. Our Small Business Spotlight shines on the Quill & Nib located in the Historic Valley Junction of West Des Moines, Iowa. Oh...and don't go looking for a website...as Rob says..."people find me because of my high quality work...and what we sell". You've got to listen. And then call him at 515-223-6299.
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.
Wednesday Jan 02, 2019
Wine Styles - A Look Back
Wednesday Jan 02, 2019
Wednesday Jan 02, 2019
Five years ago we sat down with Jeff and Bryan McGinness who had recently purchased the Wine Styles franchise opportunity and were looking to expand their market. That was when there was just one location in the Des Moines Metro. Today there are three and there are now 15 Wine Styles Craft Beer and Retail Wine locations from Alaska to Virginia. Step back in time with us as we get into our Way-Back Machine and talk...wine and business.
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.
Tuesday Dec 18, 2018
The Business News Headlines 18 December 2018
Tuesday Dec 18, 2018
Tuesday Dec 18, 2018
It was yet another wild day on Wall Street and we'll have the details for you in this business news headlines review. In other business news today:
Toys R Us may be gone from the U.S. but thriving in another nation;
Jeff Bezos and money;
More job cuts from General Motors;
Twitter not a place for...women;
FedEx says the slowing economy is hurting their future;
The rural town of Slater, Iowa and cutting edge water technology;
What happened today in the markets and why.
Also today we'll lead off with Brad Anderson the State Director of AARP-Iowa as he talks about a March vote on something called the Local Option Sales and Service Tax. Is it something that older members in Polk County, Iowa will support...and why should they. To listen to that conversation click here.
Then we'll spend some time with Anthony Carroll the Legislative Director for AARP-Iowa and talk about a measure the organization is pushing in the upcoming session of the Iowa Legislature. It's called the Iowa Care Act and we'll spend some time talking about the effort which will touch every family in the state. To hear that interview click here.
Thanks for listening!
Friday Nov 23, 2018
Gilroy's Kitchen+ Pub + Patio + Redheads
Friday Nov 23, 2018
Friday Nov 23, 2018
The host for our popular Out to Lunch series for the next several weeks is Gilroy's Kitchen + Pub + Patio and while we get to take high level thought leaders out to lunch we thought YOU might want to know more about this great locally owned restaurant. Liz Ramey has been with Gilroy's since it opened a couple of years ago. We sit down with her and find our more about the food and their fixation with...redheads.
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.
Wednesday Nov 14, 2018
The Business News Headlines 14 November 2018
Wednesday Nov 14, 2018
Wednesday Nov 14, 2018
The business news headlines on your time...and today was another tough day on Wall Street we'll have those details...first. Also today:
The oil industry has a junk product and you'll not guess what it is;
Consumer prices are up...but you knew that;
When a stock sinks more than 20% from its high we get bears...hello Apple;
J&J gets some relief from a California lawsuit;
Child care costs in Iowa are out of control, costing more than housing;
Markets? Don't ask...
Also we're back with our Out to Lunch series. We'll introduce you to Karl Schaphorst from Sandler Training in our Quick Bites segment and then we'll launch into our conversation as we go Out to Lunch at Gilroy's in West Des Moines.
Thanks for listening!
Thursday Nov 01, 2018
David Maxwell on Implicit Bias - What it is and how to combat it.
Thursday Nov 01, 2018
Thursday Nov 01, 2018
This past week the Jewish Community Relations Commission (JCRC) held another in their series of educational seminars. This time the focus was on implicit bias. We asked the director of JCRC Dr. Mark Finkelstein about the series and then spoke to David Maxwell the principal of Valley High School of West Des Moines, Iowa. We wanted to learn what implicit bias is, how it impacts us and more. Some good conversation and thoughts here. Meet Mark and David.
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.