Entrepreneur Events

Cluster Flunk with Mike Colwell

Coming up this Wednesday the Business Innovation Zone will present a lunch and learn featuring the founders of Cluster Flunk; A.J. Nelson and Joe Dallago.  We visited with Mike Colwell about the event, the new million dollar funding the start-up has received and spent some time learning more from A.J. and Joe.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie 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.

James Bearden, Maquette and Stephanie O'Neal

We received a post card at the office (who says nobody uses direct mail?) and it was inviting us to a Maquette Sale for sculptor James Bearden.  A Maquette?  We made contact with Stephanie O'Neal the publicist for James and invited her to the studio to talk about the August 21 event, the historic home in which it will take place and more.  Enjoy! Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie 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.

Buying/Selling a Business with Sam Kreamer

On Wednesday, August 13th Sam Kreamer from the Kreamer Law Firm will present a Lunch and Learn for the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce.  The topic will be "The Legal Issues Surrounding the Buying or Selling of a Business". Here we talk about some of the concerns and aspects of buying or selling...businesses.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie 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 Emerging Entrepreneur Toolbox with Desmund Adams

Teacher, speaker, motivator and friend of the broadcast, Desmund Adams joins us twice each month with his insight on personal and business development. Today Desmund shared the news about his upcoming webinar, "Tips & Techniques to Overcoming Obstacles in Sales for Emerging Entrepreneurs".  Here is that discussion:Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie 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.

Des Moines Business Mixer Re-Launch with Laura, Liz and DA

Imagine a place where business people can go, enjoy each others company, listen to interesting speakers who will motivate and entertain and network in an effort to expand business.  That is the Des Moines Business Mixer which has a re-launch party (free BTW) on July 29th at the Des Moines Social Club. Here Liz Nead, Laura Kinnard and D.A. Arthur visit about that event and share stories. Fun times with friends of the Des Moines Business Community: Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie 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.

Service Dogs with Paws and Effect

The Americans with Disabilities Act allowed for major changes in the way people use help to live. One of those areas deals with service dogs. Nichole Schumate started Paws and Effect when in Drake Law School. Over the years it has grown to become a major player in assisting individuals with service dogs for not only activities of daily living but also being aware of onset issues from anxiety to seizures.  Paws for Effect is holding a special event this week..."Eat and Give" is what you might call it.  We've got details in the interview:Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie 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.

Business and Networking and Dave Milburn

Can't swing a rope in the Des Moines Metro without coming in contact with a networking event of some kind. However, this is something new and a bit different. Dave Milburn is taking a bunch of business friends, independent business folk, and has put together something called Metro Business Friends.  No dues just connections and they have a special event scheduled for July 31. It's free if you register...MetroBusinessFriends.com is the place go go.  And...enjoy!Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie 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.

Allison Carlson, DC on The Total Food Makeover

Allison Carlson, D.C. knows what a difference twenty pounds, fifty pounds even seventy-five pounds can make on your health.  Her husband lost that kind of weight and maintained it.  That has, according to Dr. Carlson, changed their lives for the better. Now she wants to take that same idea to the public and on July 19 she will hold the first meeting of The Total Food Makeover.  You can learn more right here.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie 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 48 Hour Film Project Des Moines with Samuel Pace-Tuomi

It's an international project and this year The 48 Hour Film Project - Des Moines celebrates it's 10th year.  We visited with Samuel Pace-Tuomi, the Des Moines Event Producer, to learn more about the event and how the public could enjoy more from a very creative group of film-makers.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie 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.

Christopher Seuntjens on Gold and Rare Coins

He started out collecting coins as a hobby and, much the way hobbies go, coins, jewelry and gold made their way into a long career.  Christopher Seuntjens from Christopher's Fine Jewelry, Rare Coins and Gold talks about that trip and a special event coming to Altoona this Sunday! (July 6th).Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie 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.