Events

Cycling, Economics, RAGBRAI and The Bike Expo

We pack a bunch of information and fun in this interview with Mark Wyatt from the Iowa Bicycle Coalition and Scott Garner from RAGBRAI (Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa). From trying to get Scott to fess up and share the 2017 RAGBRAI Route prior to the Route Party to the Bike Expo happening this weekend. We also talk about bicycles and public policy and how cycling has given many small rural communities a rebirth in their economic development. Told you...lots to digest here. Listen in. (Oh, and we had fun doing it!)
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:05pm on AM-940, FM-104.5 and in HD at 103.3 HD2. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour. 

Networking for Business with Laura Kinnard

We had a little ice in the Greater Des Moines Metro on this Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday so we piped Laura Kinnard in for a conversation of networking events coming up this week. From early morning gatherings to evening festivities she's got a list of interesting and valuable places to go so you can learn and network.
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:05pm on AM-940, FM-104.5 and in HD at 103.3 HD2. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour. 

Stuff to DO This Weekend into Next Week!

At the end of each week we take time away from business and spend it on art and entertainment...well...really more entertainment. Here, as she is each week, is Sheryl Tessier from Eat, Play, Love Des Moines with Stuff to DO this weekend into next week. From rodeo to a home show to wine and pasta she has additions for your entertainment calendar. Listen in...
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:05pm on AM-940, FM-104.5 and in HD at 103.3 HD2. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour. 

Three Issues That Impact Our Economy and Your Investments

He is a returning guest to the Business New Hour; Kurt Pearson is the founder of Compass Financial a different sort of financial services company. Recently he identified three issues that will impact our economy and individual financial plans. Those three areas are fiscal policies, monetary policies and demographics. Listen as he looks at each area in advance of his 2017 Economic Update which will be held on Thursday, January 19 at noon. You can regester for this fee educational event here.
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:05pm on AM-940, FM-104.5 and in HD at 103.3 HD2. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour. 

Yes Stuff to DO in the Metro AFTER Christmas Even

We know that you are busy with family but, just in case you want to get out of the house after Christmas...we've got you covered! Here's Sheryl Tessier from Eat, Play, Love Des Moines with Stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro! 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:05pm on AM-940, FM-104.5 and in HD at 103.3 HD2. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

The Holidays and Business Etiquette

During the holiday season businesses and employees are faced with a number of challenges when it comes to business gatherings/parties/events. Being aware of specific etiquette techniques, both from the host and guest, can be helpful in personal branding and career building. Here Michele Whitty from Tero International offers up some thoughts and help for the holiday season...and really any business event that brings people together. 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:05pm on AM-940, FM-104.5 and in HD at 103.3 HD2. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Networking Opportunities for Business

Each Monday Laura Kinnard joins us for the Networking Calendar...opportunities for business people to get out and build their business connections through networking. From Million Cups Des Moines to the Book of Lists Laura has some suggestions on where to go and what to expect. If you've got an event you can post on Twitter with #DMBizEvents and she will add it to her networking blog. 
 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:05pm on AM-940, FM-104.5 and in HD at 103.3 HD2. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Eat, Play, Love Des Moines - Stuff to DO with Sheryl Tessier!

It's time to check in with Sheryl Tessier from Eat, Play, Love Des Moines with her list of stuff going on this weekend and into next week. Get your Ho-Ho on...and listen in!  Here's Sheryl! 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:05pm on AM-940, FM-104.5 and in HD at 103.3 HD2. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Beau Fodor - A Cookie Exchange for Good

Our friend Beau Fodor is back with a charity event for the Methodist Hospital Transplant Center. It's the Second Annual Cookie Exchange. Each participant bakes up his or her best and then brings it to Proof Restaurant on the 11th of December. It costs you nothing but you may also give a donation to the Methodist Hospital Transplant Center. Here we talk about Beau, his business, Proof Restaurant and the Second Annual Cookie Exchange. You can tell Beau you are going by heading to this Facebook Page. Enjoy!
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:05pm on AM-940, FM-104.5 and in HD at 103.3 HD2. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Sheryl Tessier and Stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro!

There is always so much to do in the Greater Des Moines Metro and Sheryl Tessier from Eat, Play, Love Des Moines has her list to help you find the best bets. From the Christkindle Market to a wine tasting to a free gingerbread man decorating event Sheryl knows where to send you. Enjoy!
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:05pm on AM-940, FM-104.5 and in HD at 103.3 HD2. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.