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Talking Rural Economic Development Trends with Frank Spillers

There are plenty of things to be concerned with and one of those is the hollowing out of our rural communities. Here Frank Spillers who, with his wife Kimberlee, own Rural Community Solutions talks to us about the trends that they are seeing that spell, or could spell, relief for Rural America. Join the conversation as we uncover what works...and what needs to work better...to empower and transform. 

The Business News Headlines 14 December 2020

It was an historic day as hundreds of thousands of vaccines were shipped to states here in the U.S. yet, there is still concern about how long it will take to implement the program. Here's what we've got for you today:
New legal issues for...Amazon;
Remote working at Google is...limited;
Even with vaccines out the markets struggled;
An election company fires back at President Trump;
Saving even a little money can help...a lot;
The Wall Street Report
Gender decisions and hiring how one company solved the issue.
Those stories plus for the interview it's Mark Langgin from No Justice - No Peace and what business people need to know and understand that will have a positive impact on not only urban communities but also rural villages and towns. You can hear that conversation...here.
Thanks for listening! 

The Business of No Justice No Peace

Over the past several months the nation has been rocked by not only a pandemic but also a movement called No Justice - No Peace. Many in the business community are concerned and a bit reluctant to learn about what the organization is and what they promote. Here Mark Langgin returns to our newscast to talk about things like building the economic base of thousands of individuals who face real economic hardship and you may be surprised at where they live. Mark is also part of something called the New Frontier Action. Here is Mark Langgin...

The Business News Headlines 10 December 2020

It was one of those days with surging COVID19 cases and a new jobless report that surprised nearly everybody.  Here's what we've got for you for Thursday the 10th of December:
Stimulus talks...fizzle;
The first time jobless numbers hurt;
Remember the Internet Bubble of 2000;
Your job and artificial intelligence;
Strap in, Tesla about to up end the S&P 500;
Homeowners and increased valuations...it's a story;
Wall Street Report;
Vaccines headed to Walmart.
Those stories plus a conversation with Marni Hockenberg from Hockenberg Search. No, she is not a recruiter but she is a valuable resource as people seek new positions or attempt to get back into the corporate world. Some great tips from her business can be heard right here.
Thanks for listening! 

The Business News Headlines 3 December 2020

Yep, it's ALREADY Thursday. We've checked our inbox today and here are the business news headlines we've got ready for you.  Thanks for coming by:
The new jobless numbers are in and....
Mortgage rates dropped for the 14th time;
Facebook faces some legal issues;
COVID19 and grocery store workers;
The loss of department stores foreshadows other things;
The Wall Street Report;
Spotify and Podcasting.
Thanks for listening! 

The Business News Headlines30 November 2020

It's the final day of November 2020 and if you're like us...that was one heck-of-a long month...whew!  Here's what we've got for the business news headlines:
Was today an early warning about December;
More job cuts in the oil industry and why;
J.C. Penny and what's next;
Facebook made a purchase because...
An early 2021 prediction;
Forces are colliding in the housing market;
The Wall Street Report;
And the $44 billion dollar merger and why it matters.
Thanks for listening! 

The Business News Headlines 24 November 2020

For years we've been beating that old drum about uncertainty and business. For lots of reasons lots of that uncertainty seems to be fading. It's the business news headlines for Tuesday the 24th of November. Here's what we've got for you:
A sense of hope hits Wall Street;
Toilet Paper is once again in short supply;
Purdue Pharma admits guilt. Cost: Over $8 billion;
UPS is getting into the "cold" big time;
"Gig" workers to get paid like an executive;
The Wall Street Report;
Could it be the end of yet another office legacy?
Those stories plus Joe Galasso is in to talk about what we should be doing when it comes to cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting and it may not be what you thought. Putting some facts into perspective from his company Protective Environmental Systems. Listen here. 
 

The Business News Headlines 23 November 2020

Welcome back to another business week...albet shorter due to the American holiday of Thanksgiving.  Here's what we've got on tap for you today:
Markets were up and that Janet Yellen thing;
What Americans are buying and...not buying;
GM is in the midst of a recall and it's big;
Another retail giant files for Chapter 11;
The Wall Street Report;
The migration from Silicon Valley to...the Midwest. 
For the interview it's Jayne Armstrong from the SBA in to talk about the CARES Act, future funding concerns, Small Business Saturday and a shout out to her favorite team the Steelers. You can hear that...here. 
Thanks for listening!
 

The Business News Headlines 20 November 2020

Hey, it's Friday so why not start out the business news headlines talking about...beer. Seems like the right thing to do.  Welcome to this edition and here is what we've got for you today:
Beer for a Billion;
Pfizer seeks an emergency authorization;
Young people fleeing the cities;
The Fed and Treasury are...well...sparing;
Bill Gates on COVID19 and the U.S. response;
The Wall Street Report;
A housing boom is happening.
Those stories plus our hyper-local look at Stuff to Do in the Greater Des Moines Metro with Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine. We're talking hockey, ice rinks, movies, a play reading and Dirt Burger...no, really.  You can hear all of that...here. 
Thanks for coming by! 

The Business News Headlines 12 November 2020

Today the chair of the Central Bank had some stunning things to say and they lead off our report for Thursday the 12th of November. Here's what's going on:
The economy...what's over?
Jet Blue opens up;
Airline employment sinks again;
The price of oil tanked today and why;
Rent or Own we're talking housing;
Disney reported...not...good;
How confident are you at the dealership;
Wall Street Report
They are hiring but...what about pay?
Those stories and for the interview you'll meet Jonnie Wright from the Buyosphere. His work is to see to it that small businesses grow by making sure nobody skips over the "small stuff". It's an engaging conversation and you can listen by clicking here.
Thanks for coming by!