Environmental Issues

The Economics of Soft Water for Home and Business

Each month our friend T.J. Riley from Iowa Soft Water comes in to chat a bit about his family owned business and...water. In the past we've talked about water quality today we're talking about the economics of soft water for home and business. Like extending the life of water heaters, dishwashers and more. T.J. also announced a "rent to own" program that makes getting soft water and pure water for drinking...very affordable. Here you go! 
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What Really Is In Your Water?

The owner of Iowa Soft Water is in Japan so we asked Aaron to come by on behalf of TJ Riley. Here we take about soft water and what it is...and drinking water and what the heck is in that.  Oh...and Aaron has a special offer toward the end of the interview.  Here you go! 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.  

We're Talking Water Urban and Rural

Thousands of dollars are spent by municipalities to clean your drinking water...but how clean is it? We tackle that question and more with Aaron and TJ Riley of Iowa Soft Water. We also talk about what folks living in rural Iowa can do to clean up their drinking water...
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Architects Invade Des Moines!

It's not really an invasion but it is the 2016 Fall Convention for the American Institute of Architects - Iowa Chapter where 1,000 dreamers and designers and builders will be coming to Des Moines to talk trends and developments in architecture. In studio with us is Brent Schipper a principal at ASK Studio of Des Moines to explain more...
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Keeping You Chemical Free - Perfectly Posh with Courtney

The trends are clear.  From food to beauty products consumers want to know what is in the stuff you use. Our friend Courtney Tompkins has found a new business called Perfectly Posh and uses new marketing methods to connect with consumers. A busy mom, wife and business person..meet Courtney! 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

What's In Your Water with TJ and Aaron

Water is top of mind for so many people...today we welcome back TJ Riley and his side-kick Aaron for a discussion of what is in your water...and what you might do about it. Family owned Iowa Soft Water is a sponsor of the Business News Hour and they have something to share with...you!
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Community Revitalization through Sustainable Renovation

The Green and Main Project is like nothing we've seen. At it's heart is a desire to take existing structures, re-purpose them with sustainable methods and rebuild neighborhoods and communities and towns. The historic renovation of the building at 800 19th Street in Des Moines will allow it to be returned to full use from service provision, education, community meeting and living space. 
The second portion of the Green and Main Project is a focus on women and supportive programs that take a holistic approach to wellness, birth and life issues. To that end husband Chaden Halfhill and wife Cosette Boone sat down with us to discuss the project and the Kickstarter Campaign which ends shortly. Here is that conversation.
 Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Small Business Spotlight - Iowa Soft Water

We turn on our Small Business Spotlight and shine it on Iowa Soft Water and its owner TJ Riley. With water being front and center in the news we thought this would be a timely interview. We start out the conversation learning more about his "other job" as a commercial airline pilot and then dive into his start-up story. A great conversation about two very different careers. Join us and listen in... 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Downtown Farmers Market Newbies - Brite Acres Farm

Often people think farmers need thousands of acres of land to make a living...not so fast. Meet Sara and Miles Brite of Brite Acres Farm in Carlisle. They are starting their first year with the Downtown Farmers Market and we'll learn more about what they raise during the growing season and how they make it during the winter. Good stuff ahead! 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Celebrating Professionalism - With National Winners from AIA

With us in studio is Mindy Aust from Substance Architecture and Carey Nagel of BNIM…they are here because each has been honored by the The American Institute of Architects for exceptional leadership and significant contributions to the profession early in their architectural careers. Here is our conversation:
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.