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Business Events with Laura Kinnard

Each week Laura Kinnard from Drake University, DMACC and DMBizMixer joins me to chat it up about various business events in the Des Moines Metro that you can attend and learn more as well as interact with others. Today we've got the Chris Snyder program about social media at Drake, understanding government contracts at the Iowa Center for Economic Success, "The Future of Work" at the Greater Des Moines Partnership, a non-profit mastermind event at Gravitate in Des Moines and so much 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, 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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A Small Business Spotlight - The Studio with Lauren Campbell

She is a returning guest to the Business News Hour and this time she's got a deal just in time for Small Business Week and Small Business Saturday. Meet Lauren Campbell a noted photographer who also owns and operates a unique space in Windsor Heights known as The Studio. It's a space that can be used for all kinds of small events or meetings and loaded with amenities. Lauren is running a special rate all week long. We'll talk about her space and what it's used for and how you can use it too. Here's Lauren: 
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

Talking Whiskey with Sam Hoyle

Time for an update about Rackhouse Whiskey Club with our friend and founder Sam Hoyle. Imagine going on a journey and learning the history of some of the nation's small batch whiskey distillers and then getting the opportunity to taste their work. That's what Rackhouse is all about and your just a click away from learning more about some fascinating stories from the still. Enjoy and...as Sam says, "Cheers!". 
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

Meet Des Moines Mayor Frank Cownie - Part One

A conversation with Mayor Frank Cownie, the longest serving mayor for the City of Des Moines, Iowa is running for re-election. Here in a two-part conversation we talk about what he has promised to do, what he has done, the issues that so many people care about. We also talk about hyper-local issues like potholes and the technology that he has implemented to connect citizens with their local government. So much to unpack here...click to 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
 

The Business News Headlines 23 October 2019

If you like roller coasters you must love Wall Street today.  Up and down, up and down as investors chewed over some earnings reports and fret about Brexit, China and global growth.  In our newscast today:
Are you really making $7,000 more today?
The Wek Work Meltdown and $1.2 billion;
Sunday Riley did an opps...
Affordable housing? How about shipping containers;
Got some extra cash? Be like some "A List" stars.
Those stories plus a Small Business Spotlight that shines on entrepreneur Chris Seuntjens who has, now, three companies and they are all on the move. Christoper's Rare Coins, Christopher's Fine Jewelry and Chrystal Clear Showcases.  Retire?  Not hardly. Meet Chris here. 
Thanks for listening! 

Our Small Business Spotlight with Chris Seuntjens

He says he might retire, "someday" but it doesn't look like Chris Seuntjens is about to slow down anytime soon. He, and his THREE businesses, are in our Small Business Spotlight this week. Inside you'll learn about his first love, Christopher's Rare Coins and his soon to open in the Jordan Creek Area Christopher's Fine Jewelry and his invention business where he manufactures display cases called Crystal Clear Showcases. Retire? Nah...doesn't look like it's in the mix. Meet Chris: 
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

The Business News & More 21 October 2019

Welcome back to a busy week!  In the newscast today we'll share several stories that will interest you plus you'll hear from four entrepreneurs who are working it at The Runway a new co-working site in the nearly empty Southridge Mall. Then Laura Kinnard is in to chat about that project and some events.  Today:
Amazon shipping out of date and spoiled food?
Ford Motor Company and the botched Explorer rollout;
Will they or won't they ratify the GM/UAW agreement;
Boeing stock in free fall;
GrubHub disappoints;
Bottled water takes a hit.
Also today you'll meet four entrepreneurs who are part of The Runway. You can hear their stories here.
And, because it's Monday...Laura Kinnard joins me to talk about The Runway as well as share some upcoming business events. Listen to that here.
Thanks for coming by! 

Entrepreneurs from The Runway

Tucked into the cavernous building once known as the Southridge Mall is The Runway. It's a place where entrepreneurs can gather, work, learn and expand their business. At a recent open house I sat down with four individuals who are starting or working on their businesses. You'll meet Kourtney Perry of Privacy, LLC an event company that is helping put on a show October 31st, Twayne Deering from Toppz Handiman Services you can reach him at 309-635-7825. I also visit with Jeremiah Wright who is the founder of Get It Wright Fitness he's a fitness coach and you'll meet Sara Letsch who has two businesses, Nymph in the Woods Jewelry and Fit Life with Sara. Busy people and you get to learn more 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, 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

Stuff to DO with Cityview!

Each Friday I get to riff with Jeff Pitts who is the managing editor for Cityview Magazine about neat "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro. Not to disappoint we've got sports, ballet, markets, music, tap-dancing and so much more. Plus we offer "commentary" on a host of items. Hey, it's Friday and you deserve to lighten up a bit! Here you go! 
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

The Business News Headlines & More 14 October 2019

First of all, Happy Thanksgiving to our Canadian listeners as you celebrate the harvest as well as your freedoms. We're with you on that.  In the business news today:
Markets slump, as we suggested they would, and why;
Amazon just launched something new that has Target worried;
Day 29 of the UAW strike against General Motors..an update;
American manufacturing is hurting for a number of reasons;
It's Mac & Cheesegate;
Restaurants and tipping could be a problem say critics;
The paper beer bottle is a thing...or so it would seem.
We'll also be joined by Laura Kinnard from Drake University, DMACC and DMBizMixer to chat it up about business events in the DSMUSA Metro this week. To hear that conversation, click here. 
Thanks for listening!