Economic Development

Katie Bradshaw from Jasper Winery - 18 Feb 2014

Wineries continue to be an economic force in Iowa. Today we visited with our friend Katie Bradshaw from The Jasper Winery about their business model and Iowa wine in general.  Always a pleasure!Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines. 

Retail Sales of Spirits with Todd Dunkel - 17 Feb 2014

Todd Dunkel is the co-owner of Iowa Distilling Company based in Cumming, Iowa.  Currently two bills are working their way through the Iowa Legislature that could have an impact on his business as well as micro-distilling companies across Iowa.  We talked about it and what it might mean for...business.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.

Terry Vorbrich and The Des Moines Economic Development Office - 11 February 2014

Up until last month we didn't know that Des Moines had an office of economic development. Today Terry Vorbrich tells the story of his department, what they do, how they do it and we celebrate all that is Des Moines.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.

Trisha Trixie and Ike Seymour Buy Local at The DSM Home Show - 7 February 2014

The Des Moines Home Show is going on this weekend and there is something "extra".  On the lower level of the Events Center is the All Iowa Room full of entrepreneurs who make their products right here in Iowa.  And...it's free admission. Here is Miss Trisha Trixie and Ike Seymour sharing products and a taste test.  Fun...Insight on Business the News Hour is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.Thanks for listening!

Chuck Offenburger and The Raccoon River Valley Trail - 7 February 2014

Our good friend Chuck Offenburger from the Raccoon River Valley Trail Association took some time to talk about cycling, economic development, the association event on 15 February and Cooper, Iowa.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.Thanks for listening!

Norwalk Means Opportunity - 4 January 2014

Just to the south of Des Moines is the growing city of Norwalk.  We invited the mayor, Tom Phillips, the Community Development Manager, Josh Heggen and the City Manager, Marketa Oliver to our studios to talk about...opportunity and progress.  Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines. 

Chad Schreck and The Midwest Partnership - 3 Febuary 2014

Four counties, just west of the Des Moines Metro, are growing thanks, in part, to the efforts of the Midwest Partnership Economic Development Group led by Chad Schreck.  We visited with Chad about the challenges of rural economic development and the successes. Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie airs live Monday - Friday on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.

Mark Wyatt on the Bike Expo 24 Jan 2014

Mark Wyatt is from the Iowa Bicycle Coalition the sponsors of the 2014 Bike Expo being held on January 25.  We spent some time talking about the event and the effect bicycling has on economic development and career enhancement for Iowa.We monitor Twitter @IoB_NewsHour before, during and after each broadcast and our Facebook Page is right here.  Thanks for listening!

Gene Meyer and the Capital Crossroads Project

In this broadcast day from our partner 1350-KRNT we welcomed Gene Meyer the president of the Greater Des Moines Partnership to reflect a bit on the accomplishments of the past year as well as look ahead at the Capital Crossroads Project that moves Des Moines into the future. In addition to our time with Gene we present to marketing ideas.  The first from our old friend Mike Sansone on So-LO-Mo...what is it and why should you pay attention?  Listen up.  And another bit of news you can use...what women want when it comes to marketing and advertising...as well as what drives them crazy.  Who wins...who doesn't.  Shocking numbers and examples.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of our advertising agency, Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications.  You can join us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and/or on our Facebook Page for the photos, videos and back-story of the News Hour.Thanks for listening!

Economic Development and Jobs and Brian Schweitzer 19 Dec 2013

Several days ago journalist Steven Rosenfeld authored an article that referenced the millions and millions of dollars being spent by states to lure already successful businesses to their borders and then come out with a net of nearly zero jobs.  We asked him to look at Iowa and invited the Iowa Economic Development Authority and Tim Whipple to help explain the process here.  An interesting interview and discussion.Then former Montana governor Brian Schweitzer was in town and we sat down with him to talk about taxes, running government like a small business and his thoughts about the minimum wage discussion.Insight on Business the News Hour is heard live Monday - Friday between 5PM and 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  We monitor Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and for photos, etc. here is our Facebook Page.  Thanks for listening!