Education

The Zenith Chamber Music Festival with Ashley Sidon

This week marks the 4th year of the Zenith Chamber Music Festival and here, from Drake University, is Dr. Ashley Sidon who, along with her many other duties, puts the event together. What is it? Where will it be? Who can (should) attend and...is it "stuffy"? We asked and Ashley answered!  Click in to listen and then, go!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Business Networking and Education with Laura Kinnard

Each Monday we take some time and look at some local networking and business education opportunities with Laura Kinnard. This week the Iowa State Fair is on but, yes, there is business being done there every day. We'll also talk about an upcoming event centered on the future of retail, some technology applications and more. Laura, from Drake University also is behind the Business Event Calendar: DMBizMixer check it out. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Meet Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang

This week democratic presidential candidate for 2020 Andrew Yang made a trip to Iowa. It's what people who are seeking to run for office do. We asked for, and were granted, a long-form interview with this author, startup businessman and venture capitalist. We met during the West Des Moines Valley Junction Farmers Market and kicked things off by asking Mr. Yang some questions that we know you must have as well. Meet Andrew Yang the first Asian-American to run for the highest office in our nation....and his campaign called, "Let's Put Humanity First" here on the Business News Hour. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
 

From Our Way-Back Machine - The Business of a Public Library

We were looking around today at some of our more interesting conversations and found this from February of last year.  We're asking questions about the business of a public library and with us is Urbandale, Iowa is library director Julie Wells and the communitty outreach coordinator Laura Sauser. When we first aired this is was cold and blowing snow...remember that?  Have a listen to "The Business of a Public Library"...
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Business News Headlines 6 August 2018

Thanks for clicking through...in the business news headlines today you'll learn about a big company with big problems and a possible reorganization, Facebook shares were up today and we'll share why. Speaking of Facebook are you ready for Facebook Dating? Canadians are not happy with the United States or President Trump so...it's a boycott of U.S. products. Those stories and more along with our two business interviews and we've got a packed show for you. Thanks again...let's get into it. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Business Education and Networking with Laura Kinnard

Each week we get to sit down with Laura Kinnard from DMBizMixer.com and talk about business education and networking opportunities in the Greater Des Moines Metro. Laura, who teaches at Drake University, headed to our mobile studio at Grounds for Celebration in Windsor Heights to talk...business. Enjoy! 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

TECNA - What It Is & How It Supports Technology

The month the TECNA (Technology Councils of North America) Summer Conference was held in Des Moines, Iowa and nearly 200 tech related workers showed up to hone their skills and learn more about the ever changing world of technology. Made possible with the support of a slew of sponsors the Technology Association of Iowa put on a great conference. We wanted to learn more so we sat down with the incoming President of TECNA, Douglas Robertson from VENN Innovation based in New Brunswick, Canada and Ryan Weber from the Kansas City Tech Council. What's it all about?  Click in for more! 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour. 

Even the Trainers...Train. A Back-Story from Tero International

Even the trainers get...trained. Here are several conversations with trainers from Tero International. We think you'll find this interestin.  The back-story is that we were invited to go and be part of the training session for Tero and then sat down with several of the Tero Trainers to ask about the experience. What is it that makes Tero International different when it comes to culture and to education….and, to the broader point…what does this mean to the clients they serve.  We kick it off by asking the founder of Tero International, Ro Crosbie, "Why train trainers?"  
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour. 

Business Education and Networking with Laura Kinnard

Each Monday we join Laura Kinnard, MBA from Drake University and the founder of DMBizMixer.com so she can share with you some thoughts about small business, entrepreneur events, networking and business education. So many things happening as we roll into August!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour. 

Meet Sheree Anne Kelly - President/CEO of the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives

We had the opportunity to broadcast from and record a number of interviews at the recent convention and education event of the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE). During that time we were surprised at how many people in cities and villages across the United States are working on issues like wage growth, affordable housing, skills training, employment opportunities and issues of equality. We asked the new President/CEO of ACCE, Sheree Anne Kelly about that and more in this conversation. And...if it sounds like we're "gushing" a bit...yep. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.