Economic Development

Beer, Food Trucks and More with Nick Kuhn

We LOVE us our Food Trucks because we see it as an economic development driver from so many angles. With us to share more is Nick Kuhn from Pryos Pizza Food Truck owner of The Beer House and the president of the Legion of Food in Des Moines. We talk craft beer, food trucks in the Metro and a program of giving food...away. 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.

Women, Business, Finances, Family Leave and More

On Thursday, 5 November there is a seminar that centers on women's issues as they relate to pay, work/life balance, equal pay, female mobility in business and more. The event is sponsored by the Center for American Progress and Progress Iowa. Our guest is Sarah Jayne Glenn and we cover lots of issues. 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.

Social Media, Business Networking in the DSM Metro

Each week Laura Kinnard joins us to list out her picks for business networking and social media education in the Des Moines Metro. Find out more on Twitter #DMBizEvents. Here's Laura! 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 Immigrant Entrepreneur Summit with Ben Jung

Our guest is Ben Jung the owner of Ingersoll Wine and Spirits a business that began as an immigrant business with his Father who came from South Korea. We talk about that, the wine business and the upcoming Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit coming to Des Moines in November and you are invited! 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.

Small Business Development with Lisa Shimkat

Small Business has a friend in the Small Business Development Center. With us is Lisa Shimkat to talk about what the SBDC can do for your business or your business idea. From budgeting to marketing you can get help here. 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 Midwest Marketing Seminar with Deb Brown

This weekend, in Mason City, Iowa over a dozen marketing experts will offer a full day of insight and training regarding business and social media marketing. Deb Brown, the Executive Director of the Webster City Chamber, is the coordinator of the event. Learn what will be discussed and how you can still register to attend. It's all at NIACC in Mason City. 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.

Des Moines and National Architecture - Awards and Trends

This week there are 1,200 architects from five states visiting Des Moines for the American Institute of Architecture - Central States Convention. With us is Tim Hickman the convention co-chair and from Jackson, MS an awards judge Roy Decker of Jackson, Mississippi. Join us as we talk about projects  and why the Midwest should be proud of their designs...and why.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.

Mike Colwell on Mike Colwell and Start-Up Investing

Each month Mike Colwell from SquareOne Des Moines interviews a business startup, angel investor and others associated with the "Startup Community" here in Des Moines. Next week Mike is in the chair as Tej Dhawan turns the table and interviews...Mike. We talk about that and investing in 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.

Saving the Bridge with Carl Voss

The "Jackson Street Bridge" has an interesting history and a bright future if Carl Voss and many others get their way. Here's Carl talking about the economics of the bridge, the history of the bridge and the event that kicks off the Golden Keg Fundraiser at Confluence Brewery on Thursday: 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 Economy, Middle Class and What Needs to Happen - Jim Hightower

We spent some time with Jim Hightower as he made a swing through Des Moines on behalf of the Bernie Sanders Campaign. While we don't do politics on the Business News Hour we do talk about the economy, wages, jobs, profits, losses, the Dow Jones Average and (what he would like to see) The Doug Jones Averages. Have a listen: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.