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Friday Nov 22, 2019
Cityview and Stuff to DO with Jeff Pitts
Friday Nov 22, 2019
Friday Nov 22, 2019
Each Friday the managing editor for Cityview Magazine, Jeff Pitts, comes by to help us chat it up about "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. Stories and some laughs we talk about sports, music, whiskey, arts, entertainment, the Farmers Market move and have fun doing it. Go ahead and click through and find out who we "hate" this weekend.
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, Spotify, 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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Friday Nov 15, 2019
The Business News & More 15 November 2019
Friday Nov 15, 2019
Friday Nov 15, 2019
It was a record setting day on Wall Street as the Dow climbed over 28,000 for the first time..ever. Why? That's part of what we've got for you tonight.
Workplace violence is increasing against...nurses;
The FDA is worried about "unsafe" over the counter drugs;
Starbucks just got...huge in Chicago;
The most profitable company in the world set for an IPO;
More job skill worries;
Could restaurants go the way of taxi cabs.
Those stories and more along with Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine who lists out Stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. To hear that "Friday Fun" just click here.
Friday Nov 15, 2019
Stuff to DO with Cityview Magazine
Friday Nov 15, 2019
Friday Nov 15, 2019
It's the weekend and Jeff Pitts the Managing Editor for Cityview Magazine is back with "Stuff to DO' in the Greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. Fun stuff for the whole family and we take the time to, at times, get a little silly and talk music, arts, events, Santa and more. Tis the season you know. Join in the fun and have a listen. We can't be serious all the time!
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, Spotify, 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
Wednesday Nov 13, 2019
The Business News and More 13 November 2019
Wednesday Nov 13, 2019
Wednesday Nov 13, 2019
It's the MId-Week Edition of the Business News Headlines and we've got some great stories for you today. Just an FYI the Dow did jump up today by 92 points on the strength of the Fed Chairman and closed at 27,783 while the Nasdaq was down fractionally and the S&P 500 picked up 2 points.
Well, THAT was successful and Netflix suffers;
Yes, there is a Costco scam going on;
Google to offer...checking accounts;
Nike says "buh-buh" to Amazon;
How about "Instant Money" from your wages;
Facebook and the iPhone glitch;
Von Maur changes plans about Jordan Creek.
Those stories and you'll meet several of Cityview Magazine's Business Journal award winners from the recent "19 Businesses People Making a Difference in 2019". You can hear those stories right here.
Thanks for listening!
Wednesday Nov 13, 2019
The Business Journal Awards from Cityview Magazine
Wednesday Nov 13, 2019
Wednesday Nov 13, 2019
Recently Cityview Magazine's Business Journal held a special event honoring nineteen individuals for their outstanding work in the Greater Des Moines Metro. Nineteen people whom the Business Journal says are "making a difference" in 2019. We were there and spoke to a number of the recipients following the gala celebration. While we couldn't get to them all we did visit with:
Shane Goodman - Owner/Publisher of Cityview
Michele Starkenburg of Ankeny, Iowa
E.J. Giovannetti a long-time Urbandale community servant;
Jim Miller a financial planner and Waukee community leader;
Jackie Norris the President/CEO of Goodwill Industries of Central Iowa;
Christine Osborne the General Manager of Christopher's Fine Jewelry;
Scott Seeliger of Cognizant’s Global Corporate Affairs Team;
Luis Cruz the General Manager of Mickey's Irish Pub;
Dan Knoup the Executive Director of the Greater Des Moines Homebuilders.
A complete list and their bios can be seen here. I wish we could have talked to each recipient but the time got away from us. However each is mentioned in the clip you are about to hear.
Thanks for listening.
Friday Nov 08, 2019
The Business News & More 8 November 2019
Friday Nov 08, 2019
Friday Nov 08, 2019
It's got Wall Street as well as reporters asking the question, "What in the world is going on with U.S. trade policy?" It's the Friday Edition and here's what we've got for you.
Tariffs and China - At this point nobody knows;
How about those auto tariffs;
Amazon is in trouble...again;
The Dick's Sporting Goods and Guns story;
Coke is having an AHA moment;
Older workers ain't goin' anywhere.
Those stories and Jeff Pitts the Managing Editor for Cityview Magazine is with us to chat it up about Stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. We've got music, sports, the arts...tons of stuff. To listen in just click here.
Thanks for listening!
Friday Nov 08, 2019
Friday Fun with Cityview Magazine
Friday Nov 08, 2019
Friday Nov 08, 2019
Each Friday afternoon we welcome Jeff Pitts who is the Managing Editor for Cityview Magazine to our microphone so he can share with you some of his top picks for "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro. Today we've got sports, music, the arts and more. So relax a bit, you've earned it and check out our "riff" on events in the City. Have some fun already!
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, Spotify, 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
Friday Nov 01, 2019
Stuff to DO with Cityview and Jeff Pitts
Friday Nov 01, 2019
Friday Nov 01, 2019
Each week Jeff Pitts who is the Managing Editor for Cityview Magazine joins me to riff about Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro. This week we've got hockey, a mermaid, a cool place to go where you can spend loads of money, a very adult/dark play in Ankeny, a celebration of Neil Diamond, the Iowa Wild and an odd time for a hockey game and yes...the Goo Goo Dolls! Those events and more plus a laugh or two. Have a listen!
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, Spotify, 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
Friday Oct 25, 2019
Stuff to DO with Cityview
Friday Oct 25, 2019
Friday Oct 25, 2019
Hang on...we've got Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine in to talk about Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro. From Twenty-One Pilots and the Bandito Tour to Bucks Hockey to ISU Football to Wine Women and Shoes, a Pumpkin Drag (Really Walk) a free show at Hoyt Sherman, the DSM Symphony, a Gun Show, Baby Shark Live and so much more. And it's all in FUN!
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, Spotify, 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
Friday Oct 18, 2019
The Business News Headlines 19 October 2019
Friday Oct 18, 2019
Friday Oct 18, 2019
It's the end of the trading week and stocks fell today as a result of worries regarding the slow growth numbers coming out of China. Welcome to the business news headlines for Friday the 18th day of October. On tap:
The link investors worry about with China;
If you experienced a Verizon outage you are not alone;
More tariff trouble this time for Europe;
App troubles continue for Chipotle;
Amex says corporate spending is down;
Baby powder back in the news;
YOU...yes you...are buying more Coke products.
Those stories and more plus, because it's Friday we've got Jeff Pitts in from Cityview to chat it up about "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro. We've got sports, ballet, music and all sorts of entertainment...plus our regular commentary. Hey...it's Friday and you deserve a break. Listen here.