You've been busy buying stuff...and we know what and where. It's the business news headlines for Tuesday and here's what we've got on tap for you today:
- Retail Sales Numbers - A Deep Dive;
- Restaurants are "running on fumes";
- Working parents are struggling and what that could lead to;
- Ever heard of Barbicide? You will today;
- The Wall Street Report;
- A bunch of companies are giving June 19th as a day off...and why.
Those stories plus the story of moss walls...no, really. Our guest for the interview is Kasey Riley one half of the talented duo behind the Kansas City company known as The Fat Plant Society. You'll learn about the benefits of moss walls and why they are becoming popular among businesses seeking to hire millennials. To hear that just click here.
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Welcome to a brand new month. Here are the stories we've got cooked up for you today along with an interview about a new startup called Lokoly.com and Nicholas Hanstad. But first these stories:
- Investor exuberance is one thing, science another;
- So, you know about the "Greed Index";
- With all the issues how come the markets are up;
- The gig economy is taking a hit in some cities;
- Target to close some stores;
- The Wall Street Report;
- "Swagger and irrational exuberance are...gone".
Those news stories plus....you know how we love telling start-up stories and here is one that, for you lovers of coffee, can really get into. Meet Nicholas Hanstad of Lokoly.com. This startup marries small coffee companies with a heavy dose of marketing and gives you the opportunity to experience these small batch roasters in your home, no matter where you live. Think of it as premium coffee and legendary stories. Click through and let's do...coffee.
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We love telling start-up stories and here is one that, for you lovers of coffee, can really get into. Meet Nicholas Hanstad of Lokoly.com. This startup marries small coffee companies with a heavy dose of marketing and gives you the opportunity to experience these small batch roasters in your home, no matter where you live. Think of it as premium coffee and legendary stories. Click through and let's do...coffee.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon 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.
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Back to Back wins for the Dow today...the first since February. Welcome to the business news headlines for Wednesday the 25th of March. Just a click away:
- Why the festivities on Wall Street;
- Some may not be able to get stimulus dollars;
- Asian manufactures are closing plants because of the U.S.;
- Automaker suppliers are getting worried;
- Speaking of worry...now it's grocery stores;
- Restaurants becoming liquor stores;
- The Wall Street Report;
- A very dull stock is now a hot equity.
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For a bit today it looked like the U.S. Senate was going to pass an economic package but the deal, once again, fell through. That story and these are coming to you today:
- The "deal" that wasn't;
- The toilet paper saga is real and why;
- Retailers have deals but will consumers bite;
- Grocery stores and security;
- A pizza chain that wants to hire 30,000 workers;
- Zillow is canceling their home buying program;
- A slow down in the rental industry as well;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Some are now using the "D Word".
Those stories plus Jessica Dunker from the Iowa Restaurant Association will join me to talk about the economic impact restaurant owners and staff are experiencing and what steps the association is taking to help in these difficult time. To hear that...just click here.
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We reached out to Jessica Dunker the President/CEO of the Iowa Restaurant Association for a conversation about how owners and restaurant workers are responding to the shutdown of the industry. There are over 155,000 restaurant workers in Iowa ranking only second to the number of people in health care. Here is how the association, the state government, owners and workers are responding. And how you might be able to help.
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. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, 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.
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What goes up, must go...down and that's what happened today on Wall Street. It's Wednesday the 18th of March and here is what we have on tap for you today:
- Investors are not too keen on the $1.5 trillion stimulus package it would seem;
- Unemployment claims are skyrocketing and a warning they could reach 20%;
- The "Big Three" automakers have closed assembly plants;
- Walmart and it's position to handle harried shoppers;
- Is there enough food in the pipeline...
- The Wall Street Report
- Just what is an "essential business"?
Those stories and a visit with Mike McCarthy a State President for the Alliance for Retired Americans. Who are they? Where did they come from? Who do they represent and what are their...issues? All asked and answered. To hear that conversation just click here.
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The markets rebounded today on the promise of putting more money into the hands of Americans. That story and several more are just a click away:
- Stocks rallied and why;
- 24 percent of businesses expect layoffs;
- More retailers close their doors;
- Wall Street Report;
- The Restaurant Industry in a panic and why;
- Phil K. James and what he's doing to save restaurant jobs.
Those stories and you'll meet Rikkia Lillard from R.C.L. Productions in our Small Business Spotlight. An artist, playwright and producer of great events this is exactly what you need to hear today...and every day. Enjoy. To hear that conversation click here.
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The weekend is here and so is Jeff Pitts the managing editor of Cityview Magazine with a big list of "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. Stand up, music events, sports, arts and entertainment....oh...and bacon too. Pick a couple and head on out and have some fun. You deserve it!
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. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, 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.
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AARP-Iowa
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