Economic Development

Million Women Mentors in Iowa with Mike Ralston

In studio we have Mike Ralston from the Iowa Association of Business and Industry to chat about the Million Women Mentors of Iowa. How and why Iowa ABI is involved in the process, how you can get involved and why we all should care.  Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. 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 Economics of Hemp Production for Iowa

Hold on you are about to be amazed. Our conversation about hemp production as a cash crop for Iowa. With us is Boris Shcharansky, Aaron Schoeneman and Chris Disbro from the Iowa Hemp Association. Some stunning facts about our past and what might be a future cash crop. Stunning information: Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

The Technology Association of Iowa is...What?

Here is a fast-paced interview with Brian Waller the president of the Technology Association of Iowa about what the group attempts to promote and the interesting topic of how business...any business can really be a technology business. We also talk about the kick off of the TAI Tech Town Hall happening in Urbandale on the 14th. Here is our conversation about Iowa and technology....it ain't what you think. Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

The Competitiveness of Iowa - Iowa Business Council

For several years the Iowa Business Council has taken the measurement of the competitiveness of Iowa as it relates to business development and more. Meet Elliot Smith the executive director of the Iowa Business Council as we talk about the many areas of measurement and how are we doing in the Hawkeye state. Our conversation.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Affordable Housing Crisis in the Des Moines Metro

The Greater Des Moines Metro has gotten all sorts of positive press from across the nation about how wonderful the area is, how open we are to new ideas and that here is where people should plant their flag. All of that is true...however there is a crisis in affordable housing among a significant segment of the population. Eric Burmeister from the Polk County Housing Trust Fund joins us for that discussion and offers short term and long term solutions to the issue. Our conversation: Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Working with Metro Communities in Search of Startups

The University of Iowa Venture School has launched a program in Ankeny, Clive, Urbandale, Waukee and West Des Moines searching for startups that might win a chance to enter the Venture School. To talk about this unique opportunity we visit with Wade Steenhoek from the U of I and Derek Lord of the City of Ankeny. Learn how these communities are working together to offer an amazing opportunity to Metro Startups: Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

The Future of West Des Moines and More with Rebecca Ryan

Our guest is a futurist who helps businesses and communities peer into the future for planning purposes. Rebecca Ryan is the owner of Next Generation Consulting based in Madison, Wisconsin. Her group was hired by West Des Moines to start looking at what the community might be in twenty years. Interesting and valuable thoughts. Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Export Help for Iowa from FORBS

Back for a visit is our friend Adrienne Baughman from FORBS Export Services. We chat about the economy in China, why you should know more about it and how the strong dollar and lower commodity prices are impacting exports. We also chat about the yet to be funded Export Import Bank and why that's important even for small business. Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

The Small Business Administration and Business

The Small Business Administration has changed since the 1990's both in technology and in focus. We asked Jayne Armstrong, State Director for Iowa to visit with us about the tasks and opportunities provided by the "New and Improved" SBA. Here is that conversation: Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

What is the EPIC Challenge for Business? We'll Tell!

When business realizes that women in leadership roles has such a positive impact you would think more women would be chosen to fill those roles. But, not yet.  Enter the NEXUS Epic Challenge a way to affect Central Iowa businesses by attracting, retaining and promoting women as a workplace development strategy. Our guests are Jann Freed and Leisha Barcus and the topic is timely.  Here is our conversation: Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.