Economic Development

Getting Around - The Walkable City

Cities are changing and Des Moines is one of those that is changing rapidly. Our guest is Jeff Speck who was in Des Moines to talk about how we might change our roads, sidewalks and transportation methods to create a vibrant city with opportunities for living, working, shopping and entertainment. The author of Walkable City Jeff walks us through some interesting examples of how Des Moines might change for the better.
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The Future of Mass Transit in The Des Moines Metro

What will the future of mass transit in the Des Moines Metro look like and how will it impact business? Those are two questions we asked Amanda Wanke the Chief Engagement Officer at the Des Moines Rapid Transit Authority (DART). Here she answers those questions and asks you to get involved in the planning process. Enjoy our peek into the future...
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Iowa Rivers Revival - The Economic Impact

There are over 70,000 miles of waterways in the State of Iowa and the Iowa rivers Revival sees millions of dollars worth of economic development if only... Our guest is Molly Hanson the Executive Director of the non-profit that encourages citizens, lawmakers and businesses to take a good look at how rivers can once again become a focal point for so many Iowa communities. 
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Rural Economic Development - An Iowa Report Card

Our guest is Bill Menner who has just a few months left in his appointment as the Director of Rural Development for Iowa from the United States Department of Agriculture. Here we talk about the impact USDA has on everything from housing to hospitals and the billions of dollars that has gone to bolster Rural Iowa. We think you'll find this fascinating. 
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Employee Engagement & Rural Economic Development

Our goal was to discuss rural economic development until we hit on employees and employee engagement in the workplace. Our guest is Frank Spillers of Global Horizons a company devoted to building civility and assisting rural communities in development options. We think you'll find the conversation interesting and worth your time.
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Elevate Iowa Manufacturing!

It's time to re-think manufacturing in Iowa. Here Marketa Oliver from Iowa Workforce Development and Alex Monaghan from Elevate Iowa share what is going on in the area of jobs, careers and celebrating manufacturing in the Hawkeye State: 
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Economic Development & JOBS in Hancock County, Iowa

Last week, in a telephone call, we learned that Hancock County in Northwest Iowa had jobs going wanting. With a low unemployment rate and plenty of jobs available we offered our service to help Jill Kramer the Executive Director of the Hancock County Economic Development Corporation the opportunity to share their story. Here you go...
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Working To Renew Rural Iowa

Ten years ago the Iowa Farm Bureau recognized a need to do more to lift up opportunity for Rural Iowa. Now, ten years following the launch of Renew Rural Iowa, we get a report card. With us is Sandy Ehrig the Statewide Economic Development Administrator with an update about the challenges and the success.
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The East/South Community Engagement Summit

Meet two young leaders who have put together the East/South Des Moines Community Engagement Summit scheduled for later this month. The purpose of the free event is to gather input and direction on a number of issues critical to the future progress of the East and South side of Des Moines. Meet Tyler Weig from the Southside YMCA and Justin Bogers from Goodwill Industries as they explain the concept and outcomes.
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.  

The Ag Accelerator - Game Changer for Progress

This week the Greater Des Moines Partnership launched, through the Cultivation Corridor, an agriculture accelerator. Building on the success of the insurance accelerator launched two years ago, this project seeks innovation and technology startups in agriculture who can offer answers to food production issues. In studio is Mike Colwell and Brent Willett. Oh, and we talk about the first four sponsors who put in $100,000 each the launch the program. 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.