Environmental Issues

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.

Iowa and the Impact of Avian Flu

The fast moving Avian Flu has decimated, my millions, the flocks of chickens and turkeys in Iowa, the state that leads the nation in egg production. We sat down with Bill Northey the Iowa Secretary of Agriculture for an in-depth conversation about the economic impact, the spread of the disease, the dangers to urban bird populations and some thoughts on containment.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production ofInsight Advertising, Marketing & Communicationsa full service advertising agency based in Des Moines. Connect with us on Twitter@IoB_NewsHourand, for more,here is our Facebook Page.

The Boat, The River and West Des Moines

Michael LaValle is no stranger to start-ups. He is the General Manager and Culinary Director of the Embassy Club, he founded The Hub on the Des Moines River and he and his bride operate Trellis located in the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. He is also a riverboat captain on the Jonathan Anderson White paddle wheel boat.  And that is where this story gets interesting.  Tired of fighting flooding conditions downtown Michael has asked the City of West Des Moines for permission to float his riverboat there.  That sparked an interesting debate. Here is our conversation and attempt to move this neat economic development idea along.  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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Trash Talk and Economic Development - Honest!

Trash talk!  No, we haven't switched format to politics but to Earth Day with Jen Fletcher from Des Moines Parks and Recreation. We're looking for 1,200 volunteers to join up and clean up for Earth Day.  And, we talked about the economic impact parks and recreation have on any community. Come on...get trashy with Trash Bash!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 fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Blue Cow Boxes with Tim Unruh

We are such softies for folks that see a market opening and come into the space to fill it!  Meet Tim Unruh of Blue Cow Boxes. He has brought to the Des Moines Metro a really great system for when folks...move.  You know how much you hate rounding up moving boxes.  What if you didn't have to? Oh, and we also throw in some farm talk, garage storage and cattle.  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.

The Business of Politics with Mark Langgin

Have you ever wondered who crafts those messages that are used to sway voters or interest voters in politics or a cause?  Mark Langgin is a principal with Groundswell Public Strategies, a Des Moines based business that does just that.  What works, how to connect and why?  We had that discussion. 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.