Computer/Tech

The Business News Hour Out to Lunch with Cindy Axne

Each week we go "Out to Lunch" with a thought leader and talk about the important topics of the day. This week we're at Vino 209 Wine Cafe in the Historic Valley Junction of West Des Moines, Iowa. Our lunch guest is  Cindy Axne the Democratic candidate for Congress from Iowa's Third Congressional District. We'll talk about who she is, what she has been experiencing on the campaign and the public policy issues that resonate with the people who live there. From health care to jobs to technology and more we'll cover lots of ground. And you? You're invited to come along as we go "Out to Lunch with Cindy Axne". 
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 4:30pm here on 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.

Business Education and Networking Events with Laura Kinnard

Each week Laura Kinnard, MBA from Drake University joins us for a conversation about business education and networking opportunities in the Greater Des Moines Metro. From startups to established companies you're sure to find something of value. Laura is the founder of DMBixMixer and if you would like to have us list your business event hit her up on Twitter with #DMBizEvents. 
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 4:30pm here on 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.

Rural that Works - Out to Lunch with Deb Brown Rural Town Expert

We waited to try something new until we were with a friend. This is Out to Lunch with Michael Libbie...thanks for coming by. Today we spend our lunch with Deb Brown from SaveYour.Town who is bringing to Rural Iowa in September "Rural That Works". Listen in as we have lunch at The Grid Iron and talk about rural economic growth. How some communities see that they have in front of them and then create businesses and wealth for the people who choose to live there. Lot's of stories that point to success. Out to Lunch with Deb Brown....now!
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 4:30pm here on 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.

TECNA - What It Is & How It Supports Technology

The month the TECNA (Technology Councils of North America) Summer Conference was held in Des Moines, Iowa and nearly 200 tech related workers showed up to hone their skills and learn more about the ever changing world of technology. Made possible with the support of a slew of sponsors the Technology Association of Iowa put on a great conference. We wanted to learn more so we sat down with the incoming President of TECNA, Douglas Robertson from VENN Innovation based in New Brunswick, Canada and Ryan Weber from the Kansas City Tech Council. What's it all about?  Click in for 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 starting at 4:30pm here on 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. 

The Business News Headlines 30 July 2018

Rising interest rates, lower collected taxes and a ballooning deficit...what could go wrong?  That's our lead story today and then we'll get into some housing issues...might that too spell trouble? Shopping for health care? Nope, people are not doing it. Those stories the markets and a conversation with Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA) a visit with Ned Flynn from Aureon HR with some big news and Laura Kinnard from Drake University with networking and small business development thoughts all up today. Thanks for coming by! 
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 4:30pm here on 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. 

Congressman Ro Khanna on Business and Public Policy

We recently caught up with Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA) as he was making a tour of Iowa. We attended an event put together by the Iowa Asian/Latino Coalition and after Congressman Khanna spoke we asked for some time to talk about public policy, trade, economic development, wages and Silicon Valley where the some of the largest tech companies reside. Here is that conversation:
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 4:30pm here on 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.  

Business News Headlines 26 July 2018

It was quite a day on Wall Street as Facebook managed to do something that no other U.S. company has done on Wall Street...ever. The markets reacted, Amazon stock shot up, building your own 3-D gun is a reality, Radio Shack comeback, the president has harsh words for Twitter and, yes, we have a Papa John's story for you. Those and more along with the markets.
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 4:30pm here on 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. 

An IOB Extra! - Tecna Summer Conference with Mandy McWherter

This is an Insight on Business Extra, meaning it's outside of our regular broadcast. This week the TECNA (Technology Councils of North America) Summer Conference is being held in Des Moines, Iowa and we were invited to make a visit. In following episodes you'll hear from attendees from the United States and Canada. Here is Mandy McWherter the communications manager for the Technology Association of Iowa talking about Tecna and the Summer Conference. 
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 4:30pm here on 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.

Business News Headlines & Interviews 24 July 2018

It's the business news on your time. Today Ivanka Trump says goodbye to fashion, Google saves the markets, more tax cuts on the way, farmers about to get bail out, not only home sales suffering so too are motorcycle sales. Those stories the markets and more today with just a click through.  Also today in our additional sections we'll learn more about America's Job Honor Awards from Kyle Horn and our host for the past month for Out to Lunch has been Jesses Embers. Today Dena Edelstein talks about her 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 4:30pm here on 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.

We're Talking Trucking with N&M Transfer

Trucking...America depends on trucks to haul just about everything we consume. But...have you ever thought about how it all gets from Point A to Point B? Here we sit down with Mark Steinbach from N&M Transfer Company based in Neenah, Wisconsin. We caught up with Mark during the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association (NTPDA) Meeting in Minneapolis where his company won the "Carrier of the Year" from the NTPDA. Here we talk about fuel, time on the road, employees, regulations, technology and staffing. We bet you'll learn something. 
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 4:30pm here on 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.