Environmental Issues

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.

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.