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Friday Nov 20, 2020
Stuff to DO with Cityview Magazine
Friday Nov 20, 2020
Friday Nov 20, 2020
Each Friday we get HYPER-LOCAL and chat it up with Jeff Pitts the managing editor of Cityview Magazine about "Stuff to DO" in the greater Des Moines metro. We're talking about Bucs Hockey, an online move created by Central College, The Hall in West Des Moines, football, Theater Midwest, the East Village event each Wednesday and Sunday, Dirt Burger, the Des Moines Playhouse...you get the idea. Enjoy...and expect NOTHING serious here.
Friday Nov 13, 2020
The Business News Headlines 13 November 2020
Friday Nov 13, 2020
Friday Nov 13, 2020
A quick look at some of the top business news stories for Friday the 13th Day of November. Here's what we've got for you:
Prices are going up in 2021...we have a list;
Wall Street back into Blue Chips;
GM announces a recall;
McDonald's and COVID inspections;
Oil & Gas prices dropped again;
It ain't over...over at Wells Fargo;
Some DoorDash IPO news;
The Wall Street numbers;
Amazon wants in your garage.
Those stories plus we get hyper-local with Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine and Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro. From sports to The Nutcracker and some side stories too. To listen, click right here!
Thanks for coming by!
Friday Nov 13, 2020
Stuff to DO with Cityview Magazine
Friday Nov 13, 2020
Friday Nov 13, 2020
Each week Jeff Pitts the Managing Editor for Cityview Magazine drops in to chat it up about "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro and he never disappoints. Now, if you are looking for some "serious stuff" nota gonna be here. We're talking Iowa High School Football, Hot Tubs at a "Blowout Expo" a comic/art and cosplay event at the Merle Hay Mall, Iowa vs. Minnesota on Saturday with a cool tailgate at The Hall. The East Village Holiday Promenade, Jingle in the Junction next week in Valley Junction and some Nutcracker to end the week. So...yeah.
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
The Business News Headlines 12 November 2020
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
Today the chair of the Central Bank had some stunning things to say and they lead off our report for Thursday the 12th of November. Here's what's going on:
The economy...what's over?
Jet Blue opens up;
Airline employment sinks again;
The price of oil tanked today and why;
Rent or Own we're talking housing;
Disney reported...not...good;
How confident are you at the dealership;
Wall Street Report
They are hiring but...what about pay?
Those stories and for the interview you'll meet Jonnie Wright from the Buyosphere. His work is to see to it that small businesses grow by making sure nobody skips over the "small stuff". It's an engaging conversation and you can listen by clicking here.
Thanks for coming by!
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
Making Small Businesses Successful - Jonnie Wright
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
For years Jonnie Wright and his wife Lorri have been working with small business owners to help build their profits by paying attention to the things that are so often overlooked. Jonnie and Lorri are The Buyosphere and this conversation centers on success. Doing the little things that make a big difference. Soon his company will hold their first virtual training session "Making Every Call Count" and you can register here. Honestly, it doesn't matter what vertical you're in...listen and you will learn.
Friday Nov 06, 2020
The Business News Headlines 6 November 2020
Friday Nov 06, 2020
Friday Nov 06, 2020
We made it to Friday...that one fact should be something to celebrate. It's the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines and here's what we've got for you:
Wall Street ended the day mixed;
The U.S. added more jobs but, yes, there is a but;
The price of oil fell again today and why;
Some chain restaurant news;
The states are seeing dollars in pot;
The Clorox/Lysol Scam;
The Wall Street Report;
Wait...what was that in California?
Those stories PLUS, because it is Friday, Jeff Pitts, the managing editor of Cityview Magazine is in to chat it up about "Stuff to Do" in the Greater Des Moines Metro. Some things cancelled but music, the laughs and honky tonk dancing cowboys made the list. To listen just click here.
Thanks for coming by!
Friday Oct 30, 2020
The Business News Headlines 30 October 2020
Friday Oct 30, 2020
Friday Oct 30, 2020
Boo! Welcome to the business news headlines for Friday the 30th of October and thanks for coming by. This is what we've got ready for you:
What would you do with an extra hour a day?
Wall Street had a rough week;
Betting and Wall Street? Yep;
Pinterest is booming and why;
The Wall Street Report;
Netflix is gonna cost you more.
Those stories plus Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine is in to chat it up about stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. DO NOT expect anything too serious as we riff about all sorts of things...to LISTEN, click here.
Friday Oct 30, 2020
Stuff to DO with Cityview and Jeff Pitts
Friday Oct 30, 2020
Friday Oct 30, 2020
Each week we chat it up with Jeff Pitts the managing editor for Cityview Magazine about Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines, Iowa Metro. Expect NOTHING serious here just a couple of guys riffing about whatever. But we do talk about the Animal Rescue League, The Veteran Coat Drive, free food from Quick Trip for kids, the Trick and Tree event at the Botanical Center and much more. Enjoy...laugh a little, you've earned it!
Friday Oct 23, 2020
Stuff to DO with Cityview Magazine
Friday Oct 23, 2020
Friday Oct 23, 2020
Each week I get to visit with Jeff Pitts who is the Managing Editor for Cityview Magazine and we chat it up about "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines, Iowa Metro. Hey, it's Friday and we often go off the rails. Today we'll visit about The Des Moines Art Center, Funerals, the Des Moines Bucs are moving to Wells Fargo Arena for some hockey tonight. Hey the Roller Skating Club is meeting...didn't know did you? Some Iowa State Football is on this weekend. A bunch of Halloween Events. Have a listen!
Thursday Oct 22, 2020
The Business News Headlines 22 October 2020
Thursday Oct 22, 2020
Thursday Oct 22, 2020
Thanks so much for coming by. It's been a busy news day and here's what we've got lined up for you today:
Yachts, a Van Gogh and a Movie;
More disruption in the grocery industry;
Microsoft has extended their Work from Home Policy;
Airbus is ramping up;
The retailers that are opening new stores;
Home sales are way up;
The Wall Street Report;
Flight Attendants without a Plan B.
Also today a conversation about what No Justice - No Peace means...to businesses. We've all seen news video about marches and civil unrest but is that what No Justice - No Peace is all about? Today an in depth conversation about the movement in Iowa with organizer Al Womble. To hear that conversation, click here.