It was nice while it lasted...think conflicting signals when it comes to China and Trade. It's the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines. Today:
- Trump Trade Tariffs to stay in place;
- Wages & Restaurant Workers;
- Shake Shack gets inventive;
- It once was the world's largest airplane maker;
- Amazon and FedEx make nice;
- The Market Report from Wall Street;
- Work for Food? But, does it...work?
Those stories plus we get hyper-local with a fun couple Angela Carter from Skin - Body - Soul and Beau Fodor from Panache who are teaming up with their friends from Williams-Sonoma at the Jordan Creek Town Center. Listen as they chat about their business and a special event happening just in time for Valentine's Day. Also, if you pre-register for the event by calling Williams-Sonoma at 515-225-6613 we understand the first 25 people will receive a free VIP Bag. How neat is that? Ready? Go right here to listen.
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It was a record setting day on Wall Street and we'll get to those numbers in just a bit but first here are the top business news stories from today:
- 10,000 people applied for a job that pays...zero;
- But, if you wanna get paid Taco Bell has a sweet deal;
- Trucking Industry = Trouble;
- Department Store Industry = Trouble;
- The Dairy Industry = Trouble (sort of a downer huh?);
- The Wall Street Report and troubling news from Iran;
- Environmental impacts studies? Maybe.
Those stories plus we'll offer up one of the most listened to interviews from all of 2019. You seemed to really enjoy this short piece featuring Peter Stockdale from The Audible Farm Podcast. Peter and I sat down and talked podcasting and how much fun he's having entertaining thousands through his show. Here is that conversation.
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She has been the Executive Director of Crossroads of Iowa for the past five years but Ruth Hardin is no stranger to helping individuals escape the horrors of repeat incarceration. As an advocate for social justice in her native state of California to her role at a mission house in Iowa to her current job with Crossroads of Iowa Ruth has seen and heard it all. From substance abuse to sexual abuse the stories have the recurring theme of incarceration. What if behaviors can be changed? What if the people who have been an downward spiral for years can be shown there is a better way to live? You'll also learn about the upcoming event Transcending Trauma. You'll learn much here...
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. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, 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.
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Welcome to the first full week of 2020 glad that you've come by. In the business news headlines for today:
- A shocking number of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck;
- Just who is paying for the Trump Tariff wars;
- No plant based burgers for McDonalds;
- Movie theaters still hurting even with great movies;
- U-Haul says folks are moving...where?
- The Wall Street Report;
- What is the "secret" to a successful business...asked and answered.
In our continuing look at the most popular interviews of 2019 we bring back Abena Imhotep and "Doing Black Friday Every Friday". You can listen to that right here.
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Even with the impeachment vote in the U.S. House of Representatives business barely noticed. It's the business news headlines for Thursday the 19th of December, thanks for being here. In the news:
- Walmart and "high-end" booze;
- New retirement plans on the horizon;
- Oh oh...beef prices headed up;
- Starbucks & Sick Leave;
- Another Obamacare decision to impact 2020;
- The Wall Street Report;
- $1.7 million in questionable payments...think Iowa;
- Uber slapped with a $4.4 million fine.
Those stories plus a conversation about the restaurant business with Kathleen McGuire the wife and business partner of Chef Jacob Demars who has brought a new eatery to the Greater Des Moines Metro. R I Restaurant is in our Small Business Spotlight and you get to meet Kathleen here.
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This week our Small Business Spotlight shines on the R I Restaurant an intimate and comfortable eatery that features the culinary artistry of Chef Jacob Demars. My guest is wife and business partner Kathleen McGuire who knows that not only good food but a superb experience is the key to success. We'll chat about how all of this came about, the business of owning a restaurant, marketing, the food and much more. Meet Kathleen...
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. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, 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.
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AARP-Iowa
National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
Oasis - A Paychex Company
Tero International
The markets all struggled today to get above the flatline but why? We'll share that store and more today. Here's what's on tap:
- Americans' waste over $1,600 a year;
- Troubling housing news from Fanny & Freddy Mac;
- Netflix "must reduce cost to remain competitive";
- Ho, Ho, Horrible Tariffs and Holiday Shopping;
- Amazon workers flexing their muscle;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Trends to watch for in 2020.
Those stories and Deb Brown from Save Your Town talks to us about rural issues that are not what are often being reported. Deb and her partner Becky McCray just released a study that tells us what folks in Rural America really want. One of those things is they want people to listen to....them. You can hear that...here.
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We've all heard the stories about how Rural America is imploding. How difficult it is to establish a business there, people moving away and the economies that were so vital just 25 years ago are now in ruin. Hold on, there is a side to rural revitalization that you may not know. Meet Deb Brown who, along with Becky McCray, are from SaveYour.Town who offers real solutions to rural communities not by telling them what to do but listening to what they want. We talk about that and a recent survey that may also open your eyes to the opportunities in rural places.
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. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, 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.
Our Sponsors
AARP-Iowa
National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
Oasis - A Paychex Company
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At a time when so many retail stores are closing one company bucks the trend. It's the business news headlines for Thursday the 5th day of December...thanks for coming by! In the news:
- The success of retail here may forecast economic trouble;
- Russia and OPEC and Oil;
- The biggest IPO...ever;
- Obamacare and falling insurance costs...for some;
- Wall Street today;
- Child care and parents;
- Hung-Over or really sick?
Also today, on this Throwback Thursday the great Small Business Spotlight we brought you over a year ago. You'll meet entrepreneur Chad Hitsman and EdgeTech a sharpening service that comes to your home or your restaurant. No more dull blades and just in time for Christmas Dinner...or a gift? Hear that story here.
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