Education

West Side News with Darrell Sarmento

We're going to get "hyper-local" for a bit and get to know Darrell Sarmento the Executive Director of the West Side Chamber of Commerce. Darrell has been in "Chamber World" for several years and recently took this position. The West Side Chamber cuts a HUGE swath of territory. Here we talk about the work of the Chamber and more. A fun and informative local interview...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.

Congressman Joaquin Castro Talks Business with the Business News Hour

We were able to sit down and talk business with Congressman Joaquin Castro (D-TX) as he made a swing into Iowa. Here we talk about Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) and his reaction to the G7 Conference and international trade. We also talk about immigration reform, agriculture and something Congressman Castro calls the Infrastructure of Opportunity. Click through to listen. 
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.

Micro Loans for Small Business - We Revisit a Story

The Iowa Center for Economic Success has lots of programs...several years ago several years ago we visited with Amelia Lobo…who has gone on to work in the development office of Grinnell Colllege…but…seeing how we are talking about small businesses…we thought this conversation may be useful…even today…let’s turn the clock back a couple of years….and talk funding.
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 31 May 2018

Thanks for clicking through! Today we'll tell you what happened on Wall Street and...more importantly why. It' sall trade wars all day. Sears is closing more stores as they try to cut their way to profit. Shopping by text...at Walmart?  Yep. Our nursing homes and the law. Those stories and more along with our first guest Roger Hargens from Accumold of Ankeny. We're talking education, jobs and a brand new effort to assist returning veterans. Then our friends from Cityview Magazine are in to offer up Stuff to DO in the Metro this coming weekend and into next week. Click through to the Business News Hour...business news on your time. 
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.
 

Operation Middle Ground with Accumold and Roger Hargens

We so often meet the greatest people here on The Business News Hour and that is what we've got in store for you today. Meet Roger Hargens the President and CEO of Accumold based in Ankeny. Here we talk a bit about Accumold and an education agreement with area high schools and the Des Moines Area Community College which has made a huge difference in attracting top talent to their workforce. We then chat about Operation Middle Ground and an event happening at Accumold on 7 June. For more information and questions about the Job Event centered on veterans contact ewoolson@TheConceptWorks.com Click through and see of you enjoy this conversation as much as we did. 
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.

Out to Lunch with Eddie Mauro - Part Two

In Part Two of our Out to Lunch with Eddie Mauro we go rapid fire through public policy issues and where he stands on health care, education, equal pay, trade and more. Click through to learn more about Eddie Mauro. 
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.

It's Laura Kinnard On Her Way to Nigeria...We're Not Kidding

Each week Laura Kinnard, MBA from Drake University and DMBizMixer.com joins us for a conversation about education, social media and business events in the Greater Des Moines Metro. And...this week she is on her way to Nigeria. Honest! Doing business startups there. Through the world of technology we hooked up and here is this week's report. 
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 Events with Laura Kinnard

We're back with Laura Kinnard from DMBizMixer with networking and places to go to learn more about creating or making a business successful. Here's Laura: 
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.

Andy McGuire for Governor Part One

As you know the Business News Hour doesn't "do politics" on a regular basis however when politics and business collide...we talk about it. Here we sit down with Dr. Andy McGuire one of six democrats vying for the opportunity to run for governor in November. Early voting has already started. We begain our conversation with a question about...Iowans.
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.

Public Policy That Benefits Everybody with Anthony Carroll from AARP-Iowa

Let's not choose up sides but rather talk about some public policy issues that have a positive impact on us all. Here we visit with Anthony Carroll about everything from voting to new voting laws to caregiving and more. The AARP-Iowa is all about a better quality of life for us all...each of us no matter the political party. Who's with us on that? 
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.