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Well, You Could Be in Manufacturing! Yes, Really!

It might surprise many Iowans as to the states rich history in manufacturing.  Sure, if you are in that field you already know and you already know there are scores of great paying jobs waiting for willing workers right here in the Hawkeye State.  Michele Farrell is working to spread that word with Elevate Iowa.  She's also handing out...money. 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.

Strong Dads with Carlos Walker

Our friend, Carlos Walker, believes much of societies woes can be fixed by having Strong Dads involved in the life of their children. In this conversation Carlos explains the program, what it would help repair and why some folks need to be taught fatherhood. 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 ZKL Black and Gold Ball with Desmund Adams

Usually our friend Desmund Adams comes in to give us his insight on career growth, business growth or personal motivation.  Today we visit about the ZKL Black and Gold Ball which happens in Des Moines this weekend.  What is it and why should you know more.  Here's Desmund!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.

Celebrate Innovation!

Lots of people talk about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) few put it into such amazing practice. Meet Dr. Anthony Paustian the Provost at the Des Moines Community College based in West Des Moines. He gives some insight into how the campus embraces innovation and technology and then lights up about a major event coming back to campus and it's all...free for anybody to attend!  Boldly Go for Innovation.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.

Does Iowa Care About Care Givers?

The Iowa Legislature is in session and Di Findley from the Iowa Care Givers Association hopes somebody will pay attention to the dire situation in our state when it comes to offering more than lip service to the noble profession of direct care giving.  For decades politicians have studied the issue, offered hundreds of meetings but still Iowa lacks 20,000 direct care workers.  We talk about all of this in what is a passion of ours as well.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

Smart Talk with Ainissa Ramirez

If you missed the Smart Talk Series this week here is what you missed:  Dr. Ainissa Ramirez, author and "Science Evangelist" was in town to promote STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) to parents and students.  We got to her first with this interview about who she is and why she is on a mission: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.

Jobs, Business, Logging and more from Southern Illinois

While in Memphis for the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association meeting (NTPDA) we caught up with Tom Winkleblack from Schaefer Enterprises and talked about jobs, logging, job training, and more.  An insightful look at business in Rural America.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.

Raising the Bar - Maybe it's "Un-Marketing"?

Confused a bit about how to connect, really connect, to your target market?  We get it and so too does the American Marketing Association - Iowa Chapter. Our friend Mark True paid us a visit to chat about a day-long marketing conference being held at Drake University in February. This is for members and non-members and the information you'll receive...worth the effort!  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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Taking the Country to Town

It's happening in Franklin County, Iowa on the 15th of January.  Our friend Larry Sailer has spent a year organizing an event that puts country folks into town and helps each better understand the other.  The key-note speaker is yet another friend of ours and of agriculture Celeste Settrini from Salinas, California who describes herself as a "cattle baroness, self proclaimed fashionista who promotes all things agriculture.  We spent some time talking about the event and why they feel every chamber, even those in the Metro, should have an "Ag Committee".  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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

The Career Connection Center with Justin Bogers

Goodwill Industries, across the country, has been in the midst of a re-branding effort and it comes in the form of the Goodwill Career Connection Center where anyone can get employment skills and help in their career search.  Justin Bogers is the person behind the Central Iowa career center and was kind enough to come in for a 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