Insight On Business the News Hour
Episodes
Thursday Jan 04, 2018
Hilton Des Moines Downtown - The Convention Center Hotel
Thursday Jan 04, 2018
Thursday Jan 04, 2018
This spring the new convention center hotel the Hilton Des Moines Downtown will open it's doors to what is hoped some brisk business. Here we visit with Matt Felling the hotel general manager about what visitors to Des Moines, and those of us who live here, can expect. Matt has 36 years with Hilton and says this hotel is, by far, the most technologically advanced property he has been in. The hotel is a joint venture between the City of Des Moines and Polk County who have hired Hilton to run the adventure. Oh, and looking for a job? The Hilton Des Moines Downtown is hiring and here is a link to find out more and to make application and coming up in January there are two job fairs. Have a listen!
The award winning 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 5:00pm on AM-940. 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.
Saturday Dec 30, 2017
Trellis Our Restaurant of the Week!
Saturday Dec 30, 2017
Saturday Dec 30, 2017
While it might be a cold winter you can warm up at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Center with Trellis a creation from Lisa LaValle and her husband Michael. Here you can enjoy a menu that reflects Lisa's passion for fresh and local in a setting unlike anything else in the Des Moines Metro. With Lisa is Jake Miller the general manager for Port Of Des Moines the company behind Trellis, The Riverwalk Hub, Trellis Catering, J.A. White Riverboat and The River Center the newest event center in the Greater Des Moines Metro. Side note of history: The site of The River Center is the warehouse where Old Tavern Brewing Company, one of the oldest breweries in the Metro, once stood. Here is our conversation...
The award winning 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 5:00pm on AM-940. 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.
Saturday Dec 23, 2017
Magnolia Our Restaurant of the Week!
Saturday Dec 23, 2017
Saturday Dec 23, 2017
Perhaps the most relaxing locally owned restaurant in the Des Moines Metro is Magnolia Wine Kitchen next door to our studios on Locust Street downtown. No television to distract from the conversation but there is great music, great food and comfy seating with a great view of the Sculpture Park. Meet Chef Nico Ebtinger and owner Annie Baldwin for a conversation of one of our favorite places to eat, drink and chat.
The award winning 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 5:00pm on AM-940. 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.
Saturday Dec 16, 2017
Proof - Our Restaurant of the Week with Sean Wilson
Saturday Dec 16, 2017
Saturday Dec 16, 2017
Just down the street from our studios is Proof a small, locally owned restaurant that is high on quality, service and the personal touch from "hosts" who are big on the tiny things that make a meal an event. Learn more about our Restaurant of the Week from owner/chef Sean Wilson...you'll enjoy! Oh, and "Wine Wars"?
The award winning 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 5:00pm on AM-940. 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.
Saturday Dec 16, 2017
Stuff to Do with Cityview and Jeff Pitts
Saturday Dec 16, 2017
Saturday Dec 16, 2017
Each week our lifestyle contributor Jeff Pitts leaves his writing desk at Cityview and joins us for a conversation about "Stuff to DO in the Metro with Cityview". We take you Saturday into next week with some off-beat and some well known stuff to do. Oh, and then there is that Chanukah thingy. Enjoy and have some fun!
The award winning 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 5:00pm on AM-940. 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.
Thursday Dec 14, 2017
Merry Market with Cat Rocketship
Thursday Dec 14, 2017
Thursday Dec 14, 2017
You have met our friend Cat Rocketship before as the originator of Market Day...she's back with Merry Market a pop-up holiday shopping event to be held at The Foundry located in the Historic Valley Junction section of West Des Moines. "Makers" and "Finders" will show off their very unique gift items between 11AM and 5PM. There will be food trucks and...beer. Always fun having Cat in studio with us...
The award winning 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 5:00pm on AM-940. 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.
Monday Dec 11, 2017
Hoq - Our Restaurant of the Week
Monday Dec 11, 2017
Monday Dec 11, 2017
Joining us on a return visit is Suman Hoque (Hawk) as he celebrates five years at the East Village eatery, Hoq. Here we talk about the Des Moines food scene, what he has learned in five years and how he, and so many local restaurants, support local food producers. Hungry? Try our Restaurant of the Week - Hoq - Local Farms, Global Flavor.
The award winning 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 5:00pm on AM-940. 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.
Sunday Nov 19, 2017
The Iowa Beef Steakhouse with Will Kellogg
Sunday Nov 19, 2017
Sunday Nov 19, 2017
We had great fun with our Restaurant of the Week! Meet Will Kellogg who has been at The Iowa Beef Steakhouse for twenty-five years and for the past several years has been the owner. We talk about the early years as a dishwasher the dramatic changes in the menu (NOT!) and the fact they do one thing really, really well...present great steaks and open 7 days a week! Oh, and his favorite cut of beef? It's a fun interview and you can listen in!
The award winning 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 5:00pm on AM-940. 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.
Saturday Nov 18, 2017
Stuff to DO with Cityview and Jeff Pitts
Saturday Nov 18, 2017
Saturday Nov 18, 2017
He's back! Each Friday, in our final segment of the week, we feature Jeff Pitts our lifestyle contributor from Cityview Magazine with his list of fun stuff to do in the Des Moines Metro. Always fun and entertaining. Spend a few minutes with us and then get out there and enjoy!
The award winning 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 5:00pm on AM-940. 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.
Saturday Nov 11, 2017
Stuff to DO Saturday Into Next Week with Jeff Pitts
Saturday Nov 11, 2017
Saturday Nov 11, 2017
He's here and talking about "Stuff to DO in the Metro" it's Jeff Pitts our lifestyle correspondent from Cityview Magazine. From the Music of Queen to a junk event to Beer Can Alley and wrestling on Wednesday night to the Iowa Wolves basketball. He's got it all...
The award winning 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 5:00pm on AM-940. 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.