Economic Development

The Economics of Immigration

After we spend a minute establishing the relationship and chatting about former President George Herbert Walker Bush our friend Ron Langston talks about the reality of economics in a global sense and why we need "...adults in the room" when it comes to immigration. We think you'll find his reasoning thoughtful and a call to leadership that we need more than finger pointing.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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Toxic Talk Radio? It Ain't Us!

So, when you travel distances by vehicle, and spinning the radio dial seeking news and information that isn't "toxic"...good luck.  Here's a quick piece on two trips, what we heard and why it's NOT what we do: 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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Justin Mandelbaum on An Artistic Endevor

We love this project!  Justin Mandelbaum, whose family has been part of Des Moines for over 150 years, made the decision to come back to his home town and create something special.  Des Moines Arts is a non-profit development for artists which will be housed in the abandoned Century Link Building.  And, because Justin has done this before...he's not guessing at its success.  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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Memphis and the Economy with Pierre Landaiche

We often visit about the Des Moines Metro economy and the impact conventions and special events have.  Our friend Greg Edwards from the Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau always has interesting things to say.  Today, however, we're in Memphis, Tennessee where we caught up with Pierre Landaiche the Vice President and General Manager of the Memphis Cook Convention Center who knows Memphis, the people and its economy.  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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

The Business Calendar for the Des Moines Metro

Each week Laura Kinnard comes by the studio to share with us her top picks of "Stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro for Business. From Networking to Meetings and more.  Lot's of things to chose from and you can also see the information online right 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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Ruster Sports with Ethan Davidson a Great Startup Story!

He gave up a job offer in Corporate America for the chance to work at a start-up that creates the world's fastest bicycle.  No kidding. Ethan Davidson is the COO of Ruster Sports the manufacturer of high-quality tri-athlete bicycles and accessories and all made here in Des Moines. It's a great story...enjoy! Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

The Waukee Trail Head...Art Project

Don't let the name fool you.  This is not hanging copies of masterpieces along the Raccoon River Valley Trail but it is pure economic development.  We made welcome Jim Miller and Randy Jensen to the studio to give us an update on the Waukee Trailhead Art Project and what it means to not only Waukee but also the other 14 communities along the trail.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

The Colby Interests Story with Theresa Greenfield

The family owned real estate development company began back in 1947 and today own wide swaths of commercial property across the Des Moines Metro including roughly 40% of the commercial property in Windsor Heights where they are proudly headquartered.  We sat down with Theresa Greenfield the president of Colby Interests to discuss not only the history but also peek into the future of commercial development in the Metro.  Here is that conversation:Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page

Rural Economic Development with Bill Menner Part Two

This is part two of our extended interview about rural economic development with Bill Menner from the USDA Rural Economic Development Office for Iowa. Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Rural Economic Development with Bill Menner Part One

It's always a pleasure to learn more about what is happening in the rural areas of Iowa and nobody better to ask than Bill Menner from the USDA Rural Development Office for Iowa.  Here, in Part One, we talk about some of the challenges and opportunities for Rural Iowa. Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.