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The Business News Headlines 16 December 2019

The markets rose yet again today on the hope the U.S. China deal is really a deal and we'll have some details. That story and more:
A basic income idea from Senators Bennett and Romney;
The 91 U.S. companies that didn't pay any federal taxes;
Amazon and FedEx continue their fight;
The Wall Street Report;
The Hallmark Channel trying to fix things.
Those stories plus Laura Kinnard is in to talk about business events in the Greater Des Moines Metro from Social Media Education to working with government contracts. You can hear that conversation here. 
Thanks for listening! 

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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National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
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Stuff to DO with Cityview Magazine

Once each week we cast off the serious stuff about business and focus on Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro with Jeff Pitts, whom I gave a promotion to (Sorry Shane!), in the opening here. Jeff is the Managing Editor for Cityview Magazine. Inside we riff a bit about the arts and entertainment items happening in Des Moines this weekend into next week. From music to sports to Santa it's a hoot! 
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 5 December 2019

At a time when so many retail stores are closing one company bucks the trend. It's the business news headlines for Thursday the 5th day of December...thanks for coming by! In the news:
The success of retail here may forecast economic trouble;
Russia and OPEC and Oil;
The biggest IPO...ever;
Obamacare and falling insurance costs...for some;
Wall Street today;
Child care and parents;
Hung-Over or really sick?
Also today, on this Throwback Thursday the great Small Business Spotlight we brought you over a year ago. You'll meet entrepreneur Chad Hitsman and EdgeTech a sharpening service that comes to your home or your restaurant. No more dull blades and just in time for Christmas Dinner...or a gift? Hear that story here.
Thanks, again, for listening! 

Business Events with Laura Kinnard

Each week we spend some time with Laura Kinnard from Drake University, DMACC, The Runway at Southridge and the author of DMBizMixer.com and talk about upcoming business events in the Greater Des Moines Metro. Today we, as always, have a host of things coming  up this week and into later in December. If you want to have your event listed, and talked about, just use #DMBizEvents and she'll pick it up.  Here's Laura! 
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 25 November 2019

It was a big day on Wall Street as the Dow shot up by over 190 points to 28,066 and tech stocks saw the Nasdaq gain 112 to close at 8,632 the S&P 500 up by 23 points and change. Think...China.  In the news today:
Folks have a beef with beef and the industry is on alert;
The slow trucking industry means layoffs at Cummins;
Charles Schwab is in a buying mode;
U.S. jewelry company Tiffany...sold;
A glut of homes are coming on the market but...there is a but.
Those stories and Lauren Campbell is in our Small Business Spotlight as she highlights her working/meeting space called The Studio. It's a great place for small groups or business meetings and even a party. Plus she's got a Small Business Deal on the rental. Here is that conversation. 
Also today, Laura Kinnard is with us chatting it up about business events in the Des Moines Metro plus we'll offer some tips on how your small business can really shine this Saturday for Small Business Saturday. You can hear all of that...here. 
Thanks for coming by. 

Business Events with Laura Kinnard

If it's the start of a new week that means that Laura Kinnard from Curated Growth, DMACC and Drake University is in to chat about business events happening in the Greater Des Moines, Iowa Metro. As you might know this is Entrepreneurship Month so we talk a bit about that, a social event in Urbandale, free co-working at Gravitate, Topical Tuesdays and a host of things going on where you can network and learn. Here's Laura! 
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 Magazine

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

The Business News & More 8 November 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!  

The Business News and More 7 November 2019

It was hats and horns on Wall Street as investors believe there may be an end in sight for the trade war between the U.S. and China. But, there is a but.  Stories today:
It's not yet a done deal and what is the..."But";
Millions of American's are in serious financial trouble;
Low wage jobs abound and the future isn't bright;
Sears to close more stores;
Black Friday why it's already here and why;
The Des Moines River project gets a $25 million grant.
Also today we're going to talk about repairing the stuff you already own. The movement is called "Right to Repair" and our guest is Gay Gordon-Byrne from Repair.org. We'll talk about something you may have little knowledge about when it comes to fixing your own stuff from cell phones to agricultural equipment. You can hear that here. 
Thanks for listening.