Des Moines

The Greater Des Moines Partnership with Jay Byers - Part One

We rarely do extended interviews but this is an exception. Because there is so much going on with regard to economic development in and around the Des Moines Metro we held Jay Byers the CEO of the Greater Des Moines Partnership over for two segments.  This is Part One where we talk about wages, jobs, and more.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Stuff to Do in the Metro with Sheryl 15 August 2014

Each Friday afternoon we spend some time with Sheryl Tessier from Eat, Play, Love Des Moines as she runs through her list of "Must Do Events" here in the Metro.  We're joined by our pal Mariah Lewis for color commentary. What's up?  Here is her list:Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Stuff to Do in the Metro with Sheryl

We pulled Sheryl Tessier in a couple of days early to share with you her top picks of things to do in the Metro this weekend and beyond. That, and we kind of like the idea of starting the weekend on Wednesday!  Here you go!Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Is Your Community Walkable?

Dan Burden is a "walk-ability" expert who came to Des Moines to help with a forum on neighborhoods and making them more walkable. Here he is with AARP - Iowa director Kent Sovern talking about how the ability to walk in a neighborhood increases the value for homes and business.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Rabbi David Kaufman on Israel and Gaza

While we don't do politics on the News Hour we do lift up humanitarian efforts.  Rabbi David Kaufman is an expert on the issues that confuse many about Israel and the current conflict with Hamas in Gaza.  He also breaks some news and mentions a rally for Israel on August 6th in Des Moines. Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Central Iowa Restaurants and Mixing Drinks

One of our favorite people to have visit us is Jessica Dunker from the Iowa Restaurant Association. Why? Because she has the greatest job in the world.  Eating and drinking herself across the state. Tonight we talked about locally owned restaurants, gave some shout-outs to several and talked about mixing great drinks tonight at Voodoo Lounge and how that mixes with the Mixology Competitions! Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

The Emerging Entrepreneur Toolbox with Desmund Adams

Teacher, speaker, motivator and friend of the broadcast, Desmund Adams joins us twice each month with his insight on personal and business development. Today Desmund shared the news about his upcoming webinar, "Tips & Techniques to Overcoming Obstacles in Sales for Emerging Entrepreneurs".  Here is that discussion:Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Des Moines Business Mixer Re-Launch with Laura, Liz and DA

Imagine a place where business people can go, enjoy each others company, listen to interesting speakers who will motivate and entertain and network in an effort to expand business.  That is the Des Moines Business Mixer which has a re-launch party (free BTW) on July 29th at the Des Moines Social Club. Here Liz Nead, Laura Kinnard and D.A. Arthur visit about that event and share stories. Fun times with friends of the Des Moines Business Community: Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

1,000 Kids for Iowa with Rich Eychaner

You know we don't do politics on the News Hour.  We leave that up to the "toxic-talk" radio stations up and down the dial. But we always lift up great non-profit stories of people and organizations that are attempting to make the lives of people...better.  That is what  Rich Eychaner and 1,000 Kids for Iowa is trying to do.  Here we talk about why this now...  Help if you can.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Gravitate with Geoff Wood

When Start Up City announced they would close their doors Geoff Wood from Welch Avenue and others associated with the tech start-up "incubator" were wondering where "home" might be.  The answer is Gravitate located in the Midland Building downtown Des Moines.  How is it similar to Start Up City and what advantages are there to this model?  We asked those questions and more. Here is our conversation: Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.