Female Entrepreneurs

Meet Melissa Vine - She's Got Plenty Going On

Last week we traveled to Grinnell, Iowa to take part in the Iowa Small Business Summit and speak about business, consumers, marketing and trends. Also speaking was Melissa Vine who works in mental healh, owns a bakery (Sunshine Bakery) and a booking agency for bands seeking venues (Vine Chromatic). Did we mention she also acts and models?  Click through for this fun conversation: 
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.

Ending Workplace Harassment - Out to Lunch with Kirsten Anderson

We went Out to Lunch at Vino 209 with Kirsten Anderson. If that name sounds familar it should. Kirsten, last year, won a $1.2 million judgement against the State of Iowa for sexual harassment in the workplace. That workplace was the State Capital. Here we sit down for lunch and talk about men, women, jobs, workplace issues and her goal to, through education and advocacy, end workplace harassment in her lifetime. Come with us as we go "Out to Lunch" at Vino 209.
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 Business News Headlines 4 September 2018

Each weekday just ahead of 5pm Central we offer up the business news headlines of the day. Today you can check out these stories and later a special conversation as we go Out to Lunch with Kirsten Anderson. But first the news:
Trade with Canada being fueled by President Trump who made some interesting statements;
Nike just pulled off a stunning marketing ploy;
Who needs a Tesla when there are so many other choices...now;
Notice anything interesting about Chrome? Look again;
What happened on Wall Street and Why.
Those stories and we'll go Out to Lunch with Kirsten Anderson at Vino 209. First it's "Quick Bites" with three questions and then we'll dive into workplace harrassment and her mission to end it in her lifetime. 
Thanks so much for clicking through!

Iowa Women Lead Change with Tiffany O'Donnell

Recently Tiffany O'Donnell the Chief Executive Officer of Iowa Women Lead Change made a trip to the Des Moines Metro and carved out some time to be with us on the Business News Hour. Here you'll learn more about what the organization is attempting to do when it comes to leadership, economic opportunity for all Iowans and women in business. We talk about economics, the culture of board rooms and so much more. Also IWLC has opened up nominations for the Woman of Achievement Award, learn more with a click. In addition IWLC has two conferences in on the calendar. The first is October 16th in Dubuque and then the two-day conference will be held in Des Moines November 6 and 7.
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 Business News Headlines 29 August 2018

Each day we bring you the business news headlines and what happened on Wall Street and why. Toay we'll take a look at these stories...and some great interviews:
Forget Trade Wars we've got Mattress Wars;
Campbell's Soup up for sale? A big fight is looming;
Elon Musk and his haters...gonna hate;
We head west for Burning Man....what?
The Markets had a good day...and we'll detail
Also today Laura Rowley will be speaking in Des Moines next week about the Future of Retail but we...got her first.
In addition Tiffany O'Donnell the CEO of Iowa Women Lead Change was in Des Moines so we sat down to talk about workforce efforts, leadership efforts and getting the economy to work for everybody. 

Our Host for Out to Lunch - Meet Kelly Sharp from Vino 209

Each week we take a thought leader "Out to Lunch" where we talk business, politics and more. Our host for this month is Vino 209 in the Historic Valley Junction of West Des Moines, Iowa. We'll chat it up with owner Kelly Sharp and chef Andrew Phelps about this really unique cafe/wine bar that seems like it's straight out of Europe. Thanks to Kelly, Andrew and the wonderful Abby Rodewald who make our visits fantastic. Come see us, we're there each Tuesday at noon through September. 
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 5:00pm Central and you can subscribe using your favorite podcast platform like: 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 Business News Headlines 20 August 2018

You're just a click away from these business news stories from today:
Health Care Disruption from Walmart and Amazon;
Bank Tellers, Raises and Automation;
Wait! What? Tesla is a financial risk to suppliers;
Old music is still...music and CBS needs to pay up;
It is called Computer Science is Elementary new to Iowa.
Those stories and our guest in the first segment is Lindsey Starrett, CPA from T.L. Baker of Grinnell. We're talking about the upcoming Iowa Small Business Summit and then Laura Kinnard from DMBizMixer on business education and networking.
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 4:30pm here on 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 Business News Headlines 14 August 2018

it's the business news headlines for Tuesday the 14th of August...thanks for clicking in. It was back to Turkey today as the Lira gained and investors shrugged off the larger issue...debt and inflation. Today we're broadcasting from Websiter City, Iowa and inTandem Workspace a cool co-working facility that has been open for the past five years.  Thank you for letting us crash. Also today we'll talk about Tinder, the middle class and check out the markets. Then, we go Out to Lunch with Deb Brown and talk about Rural that Works. Stay with us...we've got something new headed your way. 
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 4:30pm here on 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.

Rural that Works - Out to Lunch with Deb Brown Rural Town Expert

We waited to try something new until we were with a friend. This is Out to Lunch with Michael Libbie...thanks for coming by. Today we spend our lunch with Deb Brown from SaveYour.Town who is bringing to Rural Iowa in September "Rural That Works". Listen in as we have lunch at The Grid Iron and talk about rural economic growth. How some communities see that they have in front of them and then create businesses and wealth for the people who choose to live there. Lot's of stories that point to success. Out to Lunch with Deb Brown....now!
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 4:30pm here on 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 Education and Networking with Laura Kinnard

Each week we get to sit down with Laura Kinnard from DMBizMixer.com and talk about business education and networking opportunities in the Greater Des Moines Metro. Laura, who teaches at Drake University, headed to our mobile studio at Grounds for Celebration in Windsor Heights to talk...business. 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 4:30pm here on 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.