Des Moines

Laura Kinnard is Working on a Project...that and Networking in the Metro

OK, we're going to tease you...a bunch. Laura Kinnard, MBA is working on a project for finding space for startups. She is here to tease the subject a bit. Then it's on to networking and educational opportunities for business. A host of gatherings including LeadN15 coming to town this week. 
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.

Kent Sovern and AARP Iowa - So Much Going On

We sit down for a conversation with our friend Kent Sovern from AARP-Iowa and talk about some legislation he, and thousands of others, hopes will survive and be passed into law. We'll shread some stuff, talk about financial well being, bicycles and so much more. Always a pleasure to have Kent with us... If you want to connect with everything going on such as the Iowa Care Act or other activities and events...click through. And, nope you do not have to be a member of AARP-Iowa to take advantage of all that is offered...including the food. 
 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.

Coming Together - The Iftar Dinner

When we got the call from Fez Zafar about the American Iftar Dinner he had to explain what it was. We did a little search and WOW... Here to explain what the event is, why it is being held and how J.J. Kapur and Fez see this spreading across the nation are two very bright young people with a goal. About the time you think nothing good can come from the tension in our nation we get this. Let's eat...together!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Accelerate DSM with Mike Colwell

It will be here before you know it... Accelerate DSM is an opportunity for startups to established businesses get a handle on a host of topics. Here Mike Colwell from SquareOne DSM talks about the event, what's on tap and how to register for a full day of information that can be critical to your business success. Ready? GO!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Opening Day Des Moines Downtown Hilton - Economics and Food

It was opening day at the brand new Hilton Des Moines Downtown Hotel. We were there and caught up with Greg Edwards from the Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau to talk economics and Franck Debril the food and beverage director because we know you want to know about the food and drink....
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

MedPharm, Kemin Industries and Medical Marijuana

Iowa is, right now, working through the effort to bring controlled medical marijuana oils onto the market. In this segment we visit with Lucas Nelson of Kemin Industries who will be growing and then extracting and producing cannabis oil. We talk about the manufacturing, the legislative hoops and the company, MedPharm, which is part of the family business. Here is that story: 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

After the Media Tour - Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Recently the, still under construction, Hilton Des Moines Downtown Hotel offered the media a tour and the Business News Hour went along to see the progress toward the March 21st Grand Opening. After the tour we sat down with Tamara Chubb the Director of Sales & Marketing and Franck Debril the Director of Food & Beverage for a conversation about what to expect when the doors swing open. (For a peek at a quick video head to our facebook page.) We start...with food: 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Startup Stories with Mike Colwell and Liz Lidgett

Art is such a personal thing so how can it be that social media might be a platform to build a business and actually connect with artists around the world? "Simple", says Liz Lidgett from Adore Your Walls, "we create relationships with artists and clients from around the globe and put them together in a whole new business model." Here Mike Colwell of SquareOne DSM and Liz talk about the February 21st Startup Story Event (you can register here) and Mike also shares information on two financial seminars happening soon (Register here). Dig in...we're talking art and business! 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

The Best of Des Moines with Cityview

The 2018 Edition of the Best of Des Moines from Cityview Magazine has dropped and we thought it might be a good time to learn the "back-story" of the effort. Here, on our Newsmaker Line, is Shane Goodman the Publisher of Cityview and the owner of Big Green Umbrella Media who talks about the process and how individuals and businesses use the honor in their marketing and what that can mean...for business.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour. 

I'll Make Me a World in Iowa with Betty Andrews

It's the 20th Annual African-American Celebration known as I'll Make Me a World in Iowa. The educational day is Friday the 26th of January and then the very fun, family day on Saturday the 27th. It's all free and a great event. Here we caught up with the founder of I'll Make Me a World in Iowa, Betty Andrews who talks about the Friday event and what you can expect on Saturday...
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHo