Female Entrepreneurs

Immigrant Entrepreneur, Business & Immigration and Canada with Ro Crosbie

Spend some time with us as we discuss Canada and the United States what is different and what is similar and then we get into the conversation about immigration and business. Our guest is Ro Crosbie the founder President/CEO of Tero International who just picked up an award as an immigrant entrepreneur. Some personal reflections and thoughts about finding workers in this tight labor market. This is a re-mix from an earlier segment created for broadcast on News/Talk 1540 KXEL.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.
 

Ro Crosbie from Tero International on Immigration, Canada and More

Recently Ro Crosbie the President/CEO and founder of Tero International joined us for a conversation about immigration, business, Canada and public policy. We also talked about the demographic changes coming to Iowa and other states. Sit back and enjoy as we talk about some issues that are top of mind for our nation and others. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Business News Headlines 22 November 2018

And you thought we'd take the day off?  Happy Thanksgiving Day to our U.S. listeners and thank you for coming by.  Here is the business news that is just a click away:
Crops rot as the trade war with China rolls through the 2018 Harvest;
Skipping out of the Black Friday Madness? It's a growing trend;
Facebook, we learn, has been lying for months;
The cost of that Thanksgiving Day Dinner?  We've got the numbers.
Speaking of numbers the markets are closed today for the holiday...so we can get this to you earlier. Nice huh?
In The Interview we're talking with Ro Crosbie the President/CEO and Founder of Tero International about business and immigration. Ro, an immigrant from Canada, recently won an award designed for immigrant businesses and that caused her to pause a bit and reflect on public policy, jobs and business.
Thanks for listening! 

Market Day Iowa with Cat Rocketship

You'll be able to tell, right from the first couple of sentences, that this is something we LOVE to talk about. Market Day Iowa celebrates ten years and each year it has grown to include more interesting indie artists who come together on the Friday after Thanksgiving for Market Day Iowa. Listen in as Cat Rocketship talks about what  you can expect. The event is at Capital Square in downtown Des Moines. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Business News Headlines 29 October 2018

Each weekday we offer up some of the top business news stories on your time. No more having to wait in your vehicle you can listen in at any time. And you can subscribe here on Podbean or on any of your favorite podcast channels. On tap today:
The Markets started off OK but, in the end, it got ugly;
Consumers are holding on to their smart phones much longer...why?
The disappearing cashier and store line Sam's Club to open a new concept in Texas;
Wells Fargo says, "Hang on a bit longer you'll get your money...";
Not Chicken and the Egg but Chickens and Courts.
Those stories plus this conversation with Sen Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) who was in town stumping for candidates including Amber Gustafson who is running for the Iowa State Senate out of Ankeny. Meet Amber as we continue our profile of various candidates around Iowa. You can listen to our conversation here.
Also today Laura Kinnard from Drake University and DMBizMixer.com joins us to talk about business networking and education events happening in the DSMUSA Metro this week and into next week.
Thanks for listening!

Boost Your Personal and Professional Life - Meet Jennifer Gracey

People will pay thousands of dollars learning the lessons of personal and professional success. What if I were to tell you to save your money and invest just a fraction of that cash with a group that not only boosts your success level but also does great things for your community. Meet Jennifer Gracey and we're talking about the Junior Chamber International an organization that has been around for over 100 years but is still a leading force in building success among young people 18 to 40.  Click through and learn more.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Business News Headlines 8 October 2018

Coming to you from Boone, Iowa it's the Business News Hour for Monday the 8th of October. In the news today you'll learn why we're here plus:
Folks what to know what is in their...food;
Bond funds are in trouble but there is a silver lining;
A rising tide lifts all boats...but, what if you don't have a boat;
More bad news today from Tesla;
What happened, and why, on Wall Street.
Those stories and more about why we took a road trip today.  Also we've got Jay Byers from the Greater Des Moines Partnership in to talk a bit about the upcoming Annual Dinner and the speaker who will join so many on 17 January.
We're also going to visit with Ro Crosbie the founder, president and CEO of Tero International. Her company recently was recognized as The Best Of...by the Des Moines Business Record. What do awards men to the company, staff and (more important) the customers and clients. We'll chat about that and more.
Thanks for coming by!

The Business of Recognition - Ro Crosbie on Being "The Best"

It's really, really nice to be recognized by outsiders as being the best in your business. But, beyond the joy of winning an award is the reality of what that says to not only your competition, your team and your current and future customers/clients. Then too...there is the pressure of retaining your standing. We talk about that and more with the President/CEO of Tero International Ro Crosbie. We think you'll enjoy the message. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Meet Shelby Bobbett and Jolene Goodman from Cityview Magazine

It's always fun to introduce you to people making a difference in business. With us is Shelby Bobbett the Advertising and Event Leader for Cityiew Magazine and Jolene Goodman also from Cityview and Big Green Umbrella Media. We're talking event marketing, print, small business and more. Enjoy! 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

The Hotel Grinnell Story with Angela Harrington

It started with a request from the Grinnell Business Community, "We need an events center..." What they got was the Hotel Grinnell a re-purposed 1921 school building in the heart of the town of 10,000. Meet Angela Harrington the person behind nearly eveything from design to picking out the furniture for this amazing property. And, she's not done yet. In this conversation she tells us where her next hotel will be. This is a great story...enjoy! 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.