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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!

The Tomorrow Plan & Market Day Iowa - IOB 27 Nov 2013

Today we talk about a robust and sustainable Des Moines Metro well into the future.  We're joined by Bethany Wilcoxon from The Tomorrow Plan and talk about the economy, jobs, housing, recreation and more.  It's all forward thinking to the year 2050.Then, in the second half hour we welcome Cat Rocketship and Danni Awesome to the IOB Studio to visit about Market Day Iowa.  It's the Black Friday event of the Metro where "hyper-local" shopping happens with a purpose.  Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM with the business news and business interviews on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  For photos, videos and more here is our Facebook Page and for those of you who have questions/comment we monitor Twitter @IoB_NewsHour before, during and after each broadcast.Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Chanukah!

Insight on Business with Michael Libbie 22 November 2013

Two quick interviews today: Up first Todd Fogdall with the Des Moines Performing Arts talking about the many changes coming to the core of the Metro and Allen Green about the Kiwanis Basketball Jamboree being held to raise money for good...causes.Insight on Business the News Hour is live Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.

Insight on Business with Michael Libbie 21 November 2013

Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard live Monday - Friday at 5PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines, Iowa.  In this podcast we present only the interview portions of the broadcast. Today we visited with Darin Davis from Mr. B Clothing and Midwest Clothiers of Des Moines.  We talked about dressing for success, what every man should have in his closet and what makes a schlump. Good stuff.We then switched gears and visited with the new Mayor of Windsor Heights, Diana Willits.  We talked about speed cameras, safety, economic development, working together and the future. Diana Willits on Windsor Heights, Iowa.To see video and images from the News Hour here is our Facebook Page and we monitor Twitter @IoB_NewsHour before during and after each broadcast.  Thanks for listening.