It's Veterans Day in the United States and Remembrance Day in Canada and the UK. Welcome to the Business News Headlines for the 11th day of November. Inside:
- Wall Street struggles due to uncertainty;
- Boeing says its 737 will go airborne in January;
- Walgreens to go private?
- Google is mining health data;
- Subway is fighting franchise owner;
- Amazon and a "real" grocery store;
- Sen. Cory Booker talks small business;
- You can NOW register for RAGBRAI.
Those stories plus Laura Kinnard from DMBizMixer is in to chat it up about business events in the Des Moines Metro. To hear that click here!
Thanks for listening.
It would seem Wall Street likes the "promise" of a possible trade deal with China...the question is...will it happen. It's the Business News Headlines for Monday the 4th of November. In the news today:
- Wall Street seems happy today;
- Rising home prices have millennials worried;
- Apple to donate billions to stave off housing cost;
- More Baby Boomers not moving;
- Energy storage and Sweden;
- Easterbrook is out at McDonald's - Investors not happy;
- Japan: A 4 Day Work Week = 40% rise in productivity.
Those stories plus Laura Kinnard is in with business events in the Greater Des Moines Metro. Use #DMBizEvents to get your listed so we can talk about them. You can hear that conversation here.
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There is so much going on that we decided, years ago, to have an expert in the world of entrepreneurship come by each week to clue folks in on some business events here in the Greater Des Moines Metro. Laura Kinnard, MBA teaches at Drake, DMACC and has been with us for years...sharing her knowledge about small business, networking, educational opportunities and more. If you've got an upcoming event in the Metro use #DMBizEvents and we'll make sure to pick it up and chat about it as well.
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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Wall Street had a good day based on earnings that beat estimates and we'll share some of the stories on that today. Also:
- Meatless Meat is a BIG thing for Burger King;
- Homeowners NOT getting home equity loans;
- Google to buy Fitbit?
- JP Morgan said to be cutting NYC workforce;
- Is your job already obsolete?
- The gig economy and a new...gig.
Those stories and our regular feature with Laura Kinnard of Curated Growth, Drake University and DMACC where she teaches entrepreneurship. She's in at the start of each week to share with you business events happening in the Greater Des Moines Metro. Places to learn and places to be seen. You can hear that conversation right here.
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Each week I get to sit down with Laura Kinnard from Curated Growth, DMBizMixer.com, Drake University and DMACC and talk about some upcoming business events happening in the Greater Des Moines Metro. Today we're talking about money, the Des Moines Social Media Club and a host of things going on that you might want to know about. Want to know MORE about #DMBizEvents? Here you go!
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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Welcome back to a busy week! In the newscast today we'll share several stories that will interest you plus you'll hear from four entrepreneurs who are working it at The Runway a new co-working site in the nearly empty Southridge Mall. Then Laura Kinnard is in to chat about that project and some events. Today:
- Amazon shipping out of date and spoiled food?
- Ford Motor Company and the botched Explorer rollout;
- Will they or won't they ratify the GM/UAW agreement;
- Boeing stock in free fall;
- GrubHub disappoints;
- Bottled water takes a hit.
Also today you'll meet four entrepreneurs who are part of The Runway. You can hear their stories here.
And, because it's Monday...Laura Kinnard joins me to talk about The Runway as well as share some upcoming business events. Listen to that here.
Thanks for coming by!
Tucked into the cavernous building once known as the Southridge Mall is The Runway. It's a place where entrepreneurs can gather, work, learn and expand their business. At a recent open house I sat down with four individuals who are starting or working on their businesses. You'll meet Kourtney Perry of Privacy, LLC an event company that is helping put on a show October 31st, Twayne Deering from Toppz Handiman Services you can reach him at 309-635-7825. I also visit with Jeremiah Wright who is the founder of Get It Wright Fitness he's a fitness coach and you'll meet Sara Letsch who has two businesses, Nymph in the Woods Jewelry and Fit Life with Sara. Busy people and you get to learn more here.
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
First of all, Happy Thanksgiving to our Canadian listeners as you celebrate the harvest as well as your freedoms. We're with you on that. In the business news today:
- Markets slump, as we suggested they would, and why;
- Amazon just launched something new that has Target worried;
- Day 29 of the UAW strike against General Motors..an update;
- American manufacturing is hurting for a number of reasons;
- It's Mac & Cheesegate;
- Restaurants and tipping could be a problem say critics;
- The paper beer bottle is a thing...or so it would seem.
We'll also be joined by Laura Kinnard from Drake University, DMACC and DMBizMixer to chat it up about business events in the DSMUSA Metro this week. To hear that conversation, click here.
Thanks for listening!
