Career Development

Central Iowa Business Conference with Gina Wright

This is the 7th year for the Central Iowa Business Conference and here to talk about what to expect at the May 22nd event is Gina Wright the Vice President of the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce.  This is your invitation to join  hundreds of business professionals designed to help you "Lead, Shift and Transform".  The event is not only for folks in Central Iowa but from across the Midwest and the registration fee is only $325 for a full day of inspiration. You can register here.  Now, meet Gina.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines and CIBC 8 May 2025

So, here is the question that begs to be answered: Does, as President Trump said, the U.S. subsidize Canada to the tune of $200 billion a year?  Stick with us, we have an answer. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 8th day of May and thanks for being here. In other news, Markets moved up today largely on the news of a U.S. and United Kingdom trade deal…and we’ll break that down. Even though the 10 year treasury hasn’t climbed above 5% the mortgage rate on a 30 year fixed is still elevated. The number of Americans filing for unemployment claims has fallen and we’ll share the numbers. The Wall Street Report and the top ten job opportunities for graduates as reported by LinkedIn.  For the conversation you’ll hear from Gina Wright the Vice President of the Urbandale, Iowa Chamber of Commerce and the upcoming Central Iowa Business Conference that isn’t only for Central Iowa….let’s go!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

Meet Entrepreneur Theresa Leppert

So often we have these chance meetings that bring us to a story we love sharing. Here you will meet Theresa Leppert who worked in the medical field and thought a massage was something that only rich people did on vacation.  One trip, years ago, changed her life.  She went back to school and opened up a massage and aroma therapy business in the tiny town of Maquoketa, Iowa (pop. 6,000). But it doesn't stop there Theresa is also on the Board of Directors of Girl Campers and we'll talk about that as well. Meet Theresa Leppert an entrepreneur that’s got a bunch going on from Girl Campers to Lucida Sol Wellness & Botanicals. 
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 2 April 2025

President Trump calls today "Liberation Day". You, on the other hand might call it "Inflation Day". This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 2nd day of April and thanks for being here. .  In other news, Amazon makes a bid for TikTok. Tesla sales fall yet again and we’ll share why. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr is silent regarding massive firings. A report on the number of billionaires that are out there. The Wall Street Report…and yes, it was another whipsaw day.  We’ll also look at the Job Numbers released by ADP that were…surprising and how wages have increased.  Let’s go!
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines and Phillip Hall 31 March 2025

Liberation Day is nearly here…and what that means.  This is the business news headlines for Monday and the final day of March…thanks for being here. In other news, stocks ended the day mixed. Rocket Mortgage acquires another company.  Target joins Walmart and Costco with tariff plans.  More retail news this time from JC Penny. Will the US tumble into a recession?  Goldman Sachs has an opinion. The Wall Street Report and some tough times for folks with student loans.  For the conversation you’ll meet Phillip Hall who is in to chat about the upcoming Black & Gold Ball…on May 3rd.  More information can be found at ZKL06.org.  But first the news.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 19 March 2025

Fed Chair Jerome Powell said the Central Bank will keep its interest rate where it is and also talked about a slowing economy. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 19th day of March and our son, Aaron, is celebrating his birthday.   A reminder that should you wish to to follow us you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today:
Jerome Powell talks rates, inflation and more;
The markets took it in stride and investors buying on the "dip";
Some California wine makers are OK with the 200% tariff;
But, some worry about selling into Canada;
Jail time for the thief who stole a bunch of famed golf items;
About one-million people have failed to file their 2021 taxes;
And, could be missing out on stimulus dollars;
Kohl's is dropping a key partnership and why;
The Wall Street Report;
The skills employers want you to have.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The DEI Issue with Ro Crosbie of Tero International

It is top of mind these days: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is being bantered about with scores of companies and organizations dismantling their DEI programs. Here we talk about that with Ro Crosbie the founder, CEO and President of Tero International. Are there other answers for insuring a diverse workforce and what are the benefits? That and more in this thoughtful approach from Tero. 
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines and Ro Crosbie 5 March 2025

Another day another round of "Tariff Talk" this time...a pause.  Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 5th day of March. Thanks for being here and if you want to reach us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today: 
The "Pause" granted to U.S. automakers and why;
On that news markets rebounded;
The IRS to slash jobs and what that will mean;
Sale or No Sale? Talking about federal buildings;
Higher prices have kicked in...already;
Good news: Weight loss drugs prices have been cut;
Retail giants say sales this year will be down;
The Wall Street Report;
And, Starbucks CEO has tough words for workers.
For the conversation you'll meet Ro Crosbie the founder and CEO of Tero International as we talk about the hot topic of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. What she has to say about DEI we are sure will surprise you.  And, as a reference she talks about the movie Moneyball.  The link? Listen and learn.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 25 February 2025

We kick things off today with a shocking report about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion or DEI. You know, the stuff that President Trump has been railing against even before the election.  Well surprise, surprise we now know who the DEI program helped and it was not women of color which is what so many people assumed. And, should you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today and all in under 12 minutes:
The section of the U.S. public that benefited the most from DEI;
Apple shareholders weigh in on that companies diversity effort;
Consumer confidence in the U.S. economy takes a big hit;
President Trump says the tariffs and taxes are going to happen;
Starbucks cuts 13 drinks and we've got the list;
The Wall Street Report;
And those massive job announcement...are they...real?
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 24 February 2025

Finding a job can be tough for many people however, when you are a fired government worker that has a rare specialty it can really be difficult. That story tops our newscast this afternoon and welcome to the Business News Headlines for this Monday afternoon. Remember, should you want to follow us on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today and all in under 12 minutes:
Laid off government works struggle to find employment;
What all of this may mean to the unemployment numbers;
Apple to invest $500 billion in the U.S. and why;
Door Dash to pay nearly $17 million in fines;
Iowa wants to strip a group of people from its civil rights law;
Why we think that's bad for business;
More chaos? Look no further than the FDA;
A popular craft store to close all of its locations;
The Wall Street Report;
And a safety agency cuts 4% of its staff and an odd end of the story.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.