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The Business of Being Roxi Copland

We've had the pleasure of knowing singer/song writer Roxi Copland for several years and followed her work from Iowa to Wisconsin and now Texas. She recently released a new song, "Daddy Don't Do Politics" (and you'll hear a snippet of it here) so we thought it would be a great time to catch up with her and her business. We talk about everything from the impact the pandemic has had on creative musicians to getting radio air-time to the struggles with streaming services like Spotify. And, if you want a peek at "Milwaukee Strong" here you go.  Welcome back Roxi Copland: 

The Business News Headlines 26 October 2020

Welcome back to the Monday Edition of the business news headlines and what a day it was on Wall Street. We'll have details and more.  These stories are just a click away:
The worst day for the Dow since early September;
Parents are more and more worried about retirement;
If you get the interview some benefits you might want to ask about;
Theater owners are getting creative;
Holiday season shopping...everything, they say, will change;
The Wall Street Report;
It's called "Pandemic Fatigue" and it's real.
Those stories plus a new segment about entrepreneurs who are launching their startup during the pandemic. You'll meet Alec Davis who, along with his brother Evan and friend Sam Hoyle, recently launched DoughCo Pizza. It's a hyper local story...but we think really cool.  Click here to listen.
Thanks for coming by! 

The Business News Headlines 23 October 2020

For some it is the end of another week...and what a week it has been. Here are the business news headlines we've got ready for you today and remember, join us on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour:
Jobs that pay $100K and more;
Dads too and the COVID19 impact;
Wells Fargo said...what?
Mixing business and politics;
Hamburgers and Racial Equity;
Business is upbeat about the future;
The Wall Street Report
Some sober thoughts about jobless numbers.
Those stories PLUS it's Friday and Jeff Pitts the Managing Editor for Cityview Magazine in to chat it up about Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro...click here to listen. 

Stuff to DO with Cityview Magazine

Each week I get to visit with Jeff Pitts who is the Managing Editor for Cityview Magazine and we chat it up about "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines, Iowa Metro. Hey, it's Friday and we often go off the rails.  Today we'll visit about The Des Moines Art Center, Funerals, the Des Moines Bucs are moving to Wells Fargo Arena for some hockey tonight. Hey the Roller Skating Club is meeting...didn't know did you?  Some Iowa State Football is on this weekend.  A bunch of Halloween Events.  Have a listen!

The Business News Headlines 16 October 2020

Well, THAT was a week...right?  Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines glad that you've clicked through.  Here's what we've got on tap for you today:
Retail Sales Numbers Surprise;
Deficit Numbers do...too;
Detroit and the "EV Buzz";
A study tells us what you're doing with your $;
A new group hopes to enlighten;
A deeper dive into the retail numbers;
The Wall Street Report;
Coke pull the plug on an old brand.
Those stories PLUS Jeff Pitts the managing editor from Cityview is with me to chat it up about Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. To hear that...just click here.
Thanks for listening! 

Stuff to DO with Cityview Magazine

Each Friday I'm joined by Jeff Pitts who is the managing editor for Cityview Magazine and he has a list of Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro. Do not expect much seriousness here...we end the business week on the lighter side and we often go off the rails. Today we're talking about
The Des Moines Art Center and Death;
Bingo and Food in Polk City;
Kids Stuff at the Fairgrounds;
Learn to Ice Skate;
The Botanical Gardens are open;
The Great Iowa Pet Expo...WOOF!!
The Haunted Barn in Ankeny;
Critters at Jester Park
Night Eyes at Blank Park Zoo
Those things and more just a click away.  Have some FUN already...you deserve it. 

The Business News Headlines 14 October 2020

Welcome back and thanks for clicking through for the business news headlines on this the 1th of October, 2020. Oh, and if you want to reach out on Twitter you can find us @IOB_NewsHour.  Here is what we've got cooked up for you today:
Nope on the hope of a stimulus before the election;
Mortgage rates fall again but...buyers are scarce;
If the election has you worried about the markets...
Pay equity and Princeton University;
Rents and cities like San Francisco;
Price fixing and...chickens;
What consumers are more worried about;
The Wall Street Report;
And, yes, more Work from Home news.
Those stories and the amazing talent of Justin Jarrell who recently released his first album. You're going to learn the depth of his talent from writing to producing to video to editing...it goes on and on. But, he admits to one thing he can't do.  Yep, we're fans.  Meet Justin here.
Thanks for listening! 

The Amazing Talent of Musician Justin Jarrell

Justin Jarrell recently launched his album that was two years in the making. While we don't often feature musicians on the Business News Hour...being one really is...a business. So we dug in a bit to learn more about Justin and...WOW! Boundless energy and so talented on so many levels. If it sounds like we're immediate fans...yep.  Meet Justin Jarrell, his music and his stunning ability to do everything except...one...tiny thing that he admits to.

The Business News Headlines 9 October 2020

Hi and thanks for clicking through to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines. Here's what we've got teed up for you today:
Can the U.S. Economy weather a second wave;
Jamie Dimon the economy and office work;
Shaq is getting into the investment business;
Another sad theater story and what about Broadway;
Apple, 5G and a disappointment;
The Wall Street Report
Hey how about that office dress code...even if working from home.
Those stories plus a little Friday Fun with Jeff  Pitts from Cityview Magazine. We've got "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. Click here to listen and have some fun, you deserve it.
Thanks for listening! 

Stuff to DO with Cityview and Jeff Pitts 9 October 2020

By now you know what happens each Friday...some fun times with Jeff Pitts who is the managing editor for Cityview Magazine. Here we're talking about some cool stuff going down in the Metro this weekend into next week.  Stuff like:
Justin Jarrell at XKB Tonight!
Weekend Comedy at the Des Moines Playhouse;
What? A Victorian Funeral at Living History Farms;
Grandview has "Stripper";
Our friends at Sleepy Hollow gonna scare you;
Slaugherhouse ya know.
The DSM Public Library is OPEN!!
The Blank Park Zoo and Night Eyes...a bit different this year.
And, along the way we'll offer some commentary on stuff that may, or may not, have anything to do with what we're helping to promote.  It's what we do on Friday.
Thanks for listening!