Environmental Issues

Energy Independence for Homes and Business

Energy independence...what does it mean, what might is cost and what might be the result if we don't start to pay attention to our energy usage? We asked Kevin Nordmeyer the principal of BNIM a local architecture firm that specializes in design with an eye toward energy savings. Our conversation about what homeowners and businesses might do...now. 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, here is our Facebook Page.

Buying and Building a Business with Fred Buie

Our guest is Fred Buie who came to Iowa several years ago to buy and then build a business. Today is is the president of Keystone Manufacturing of Des Moines. We talk about how he got here and how renewable energy has changed his business and what his company does for sustainable living.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, here is our Facebook 

The Iowa Caucus, Websites and Social Media

On the first Friday of the month (outside of holidays) the Central Iowa Bloggers meet at a Panera Bread location in West Des Moines to chat about marketing, advertising, television, movies and pop culture. Hey's it's a Friday! This month we visit with regular attendee Greg Hauenstein about...what his name means, what does "caucus" mean and more. Enjoy! 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, here is our Facebook Page.

Branding the Automotive Recyclers Association

Two things stand out from our conversation with Mike Swift the president of the Automotive Recyclers Association: 1) This isn't your grandfathers junk yard business and 2) Automotive manufacturers need to stop their protectionist practices for safety reasons if nothing else. Those two points and how auto recycle centers can save motorists large sums of 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, here is our Facebook Page.

The World of Design with RDG

We welcome Patrick Dunn and Cory Scott partners with RDG Planning and Design to talk about sustainability, walkability, community art, trends in design and how design now follows the usage of the building rather than "build it and they will come". Interesting trends... 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, here is our Facebook Page.

From a Restaurant to an Office Complex - A Trend?

Re-purposing buildings is all the rage. Rather than tear down a usable building business people are redesigning the location for other use. When rehabbing an old, empty building that once was a restaurant has some unique challenges. Meet Kurt Pearson the founder of Compass Financial of West Des Moines and his story about rehabbing and why. 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, here is our Facebook Page.

Chatting Sustainability with CiJi of Urban Ambassadors.

The buzz, nearly everywhere is "sustainability". What is it? Who is involved and how does Urban Ambassadors fit into the discussion? We asked our guest Ciji Mitrisin about that and the upcoming Friendraiser scheduled for this weekend. 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, here is our Facebook Page.

The Changing Business of Commercial Lighting with 3-E

The business of lighting the night has come so very far and perhaps the most changes in commercial lighting has happened in the 25 years John Temple has been with 3-E headquartered in Windsor Heights. We talked about that and the new dimensions in LED lighting and how it impacts business. 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, here is our Facebook Page.

Gov. John Kasich Comes to Iowa

It's been sixteen years since now Gov. John Kasich (R-OH) has been in Iowa. He was here today as part of the Greater Des Moines Partnership Candidate Program...even though the governor is not...yet...a candidate. While we don't cover many political events we think, as a business broadcast, we have a duty to share some thoughts and cover the story if for nothing else Iowa and our First in the Nation status.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, here is our Facebook Page.

Trash Talk with Ankeny Sanitation

We met Juli Accola at a Polk City Chamber meeting and were captivated by her electric personality and dedication to her job with Ankeny Sanitation.  We asked if she would be interested in coming on the Business News Hour to talk about a world few of us know much about....trash. 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, here is our Facebook Page.