Female Entrepreneurs

Beer and the Industry with Ginger Johnson

Back for a return visit is our friend Ginger Johnson the founder of Women Enjoying Beer. We talk about the beer industry, the trends in beer and how leaving women out of the beer discussion can be a problem. Always fun and informative, here's Ginger!
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

LEAP with the Downtown Chamber of Des Moines

Our guest is the Downtown Des Moines Chamber Executive Jennifer Chittenden and we chat it up about the 2016 LEAP program. What is it? Consider that Iowa, according to American Express, ranks dead last in the nation when it comes to support of female owned businesses. LEAP is one tool that seeks to change that. We talk about the program, who it is for and more:Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Quartet 515 - A Business Story

Talent is all around us and talent, often, can be built into a business. Today Hanna Wolle joins us from Quartet 515. We asked her about how this started, who their clients are and offered a suggestion that they consider mixing classical with jazz.  Hey, why not?  Meet Hanna and note her great diction...also a talent.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Million Women Mentors in Iowa with Mike Ralston

In studio we have Mike Ralston from the Iowa Association of Business and Industry to chat about the Million Women Mentors of Iowa. How and why Iowa ABI is involved in the process, how you can get involved and why we all should care.  Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Small Business Spotlight - Glamour Girls Dress Up

Our Small Business Spotlight shines on Glamour Girls Dress Up Party and its founder Heather Ryan. We talk about the world of pageants, parties and how her business started.  A proud "Eastsider" Heather is anxious to head back across the river to her new location. Meet Heather... Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

The Back Story of the Printing Business with Renatta Bolen

We've been a big fan of Bindery One, a family owned printing company here in Des Moines. We invited Renatta Bolen in to chat a bit about the company and double up with a story about an event they are having at their music venue near St. Charles. Renatta brought with her Adam Hanson from the Legion Riders of Post 731 for back-up. Here is our 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.

SquareOneDSM presents Meg with Lincoln&Lexi

What started out as a dream has become a reality for Meg Fisher the owner and founder of LincolnAndLexi a children's clothing and accessories store in West Des Moines. How did she begin, how long in business and what is responsible for her growth. With us is Mike Colwell from SquareOneDSM. 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 Urban Card with Kari Lantz

We caught up with Kari Lantz, founder of the Urban Card, because of her recent blog post. The Urban Card isn't exactly a startup as it's been around for awhile but we thought it was time to check in with her to learn more and share her story with you.  Enjoy!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 Future of West Des Moines and More with Rebecca Ryan

Our guest is a futurist who helps businesses and communities peer into the future for planning purposes. Rebecca Ryan is the owner of Next Generation Consulting based in Madison, Wisconsin. Her group was hired by West Des Moines to start looking at what the community might be in twenty years. Interesting and valuable thoughts. 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.

Enjoy a Bit of European Heritage - Christkindlmarket DSM

Our friend Suzanne Hull the founder of a non-profit that is bringing us Christkindlmarket Des Moines comes by to give us a taste of an event happening at Jasper Winery on 5 December. What is all of this about? We asked and Suzanne had answers. 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.