Des Moines

Alejandro Orozco and the Latino Community Center - 31 January 2014

The Latino Forum of the Urban Core of the Capital Crossroads effort today signed an organizing document to oversee the governance of an Iowa Latino Community Center.  Alejandro Orozco, a board member, visited with us on our News-Maker Line:Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines. 

Jack Lashier and the Iowa Hall of Pride - 30 January 2014

The Iowa Hall of Pride is an amazing facility dedicated to the success of student athletes from Iowa High Schools. Jack Lashier is the fuel that drives the excitement of this nine year old destination site that inspires kids and adults.  We talked about that and much more.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines. 

Preston Daniels - The Franchise Fee - 28 Jan 2014

We asked former Preston Daniels, former Mayor of Des Moines, to come to the studio to explain what the Franchise Fee is, where it came from, why it is important for folks to vote and where the money goes.  We also touched on "local-option sales taxes" for the Metro.  

Kathy Miller - Iowa Asso. of Realtors - 28 Jan 2014

The Iowa Association of Realtors is presenting a $100,000 donation for adaptive playground equipment in memory of slain real estate agent Ashley Oakland. We asked the president of the association, Kathy Miller why and where the funds came from.

The Des Moines Derby Dames - 24 Jan 2014

It's Friday and what better to talk about that roller derby in the Metro with the Des Moines Derby Dames?  In studio we had Moab and Lassie McSassy to talk up the sport, give a preview of their fund raising event scheduled for the evening of the 25th and have some fun.  Roller Derby on a business news broadcast...why not?

Gene Meyer and the Capital Crossroads Project

In this broadcast day from our partner 1350-KRNT we welcomed Gene Meyer the president of the Greater Des Moines Partnership to reflect a bit on the accomplishments of the past year as well as look ahead at the Capital Crossroads Project that moves Des Moines into the future. In addition to our time with Gene we present to marketing ideas.  The first from our old friend Mike Sansone on So-LO-Mo...what is it and why should you pay attention?  Listen up.  And another bit of news you can use...what women want when it comes to marketing and advertising...as well as what drives them crazy.  Who wins...who doesn't.  Shocking numbers and examples.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of our advertising agency, Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications.  You can join us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and/or on our Facebook Page for the photos, videos and back-story of the News Hour.Thanks for listening!

Manpower Survey of Jobs for Q1 2014 and a marketing tip for business.

Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie airs Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  And....whenever you want with our podcasts.Today we visited with Kyle Horn from Manpower of Central Iowa about the job prospects going into the first quarter of 2014. Where do 18,000 HR professionals say the jobs will be and are things getting better.  That and more with our special guest from Manpower.Then we offer up a real world marketing tip about using some social media tools to get noticed.  It matters...To see photos of our guests and some video, etc. here is our Facebook Page and if you want to communicate with Twitter it's @IoB_NewsHour.Thanks for listening!

Polk Count Democrats and GOP Come Together for Education

In this piece from 16 December, 2013 we hear from Tamyra Harrison of the Polk County (Iowa) Democrats and Ryan Keller of the Polk County (Iowa) GOP talk about a recent program they jointly put together, the Polk County Mock Caucus teaching high school students the Iowa Caucus System.Insight on Business the News Hour is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.

The Kreamer Law Firm & Closely Held Companies & Quiet Streets in Des Moines

This is
Insight on Business the News Hour for December 12, 2013. Thank you for being
with us.  My name is Michael Libbie the host of the News Hour.  We're heard live each day Monday - Friday on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  In this podcast we share the interviews with our guests who always have valuable information.In the first interview we visit with Bradley Neal and Sam Kreamer of the Kreamer Law Firm of West Des Moines.  The firm specializes in business
law for closely held companies.  What
does that mean and…we’ll also talk some about…estate planning.  This month you’ll be seeing family members
and perhaps a good time to start planning. Then, in the second half hour we make welcome
Mindy Moore and Jennifer Bohac from the City of Des Moines.  There’s been lots of conversation about Quiet
Streets…what are they and what’s the economic impact likely to be?  We’ll talk about that and more…not so quiet
huh?   This is Insight on Business the News Hour.You can join us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and for the images, video and more here is our Facebook Page.  Thanks for listening!

Jeremy Lewis DSM Bicycle Collective & 15 Reasons to Blog

Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  But, we know you can't always listen on our time so we podcast our interviews and marketing tips so you can listen in...when you want.Today we welcomed Jeremy Lewis the new Executive Director of the Des Moines Bicycle Collective in to chat about their mission, the economic development bicycling brings to the Metro and how we stack up against other cities our size.Then I offer up 15 reasons your business should have a blog.  Jim Connley posted this piece the other day and I had to share with you along with our own blogging experience regarding the ROI of this the most amazing methods of marketing.  News your business can use...To see photos and videos and the back-story of the News Hour head to our Facebook Page and we monitor Twitter @IoB_NewsHour before, during and after each broadcast.  Thanks for listening!