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Business News Headlines 18 October 2018

Back on the 1st of October we reported that, over the years, October is a lousy month for the markets. And, know what? That still holds true.  This is what's just a click away:
Something we bet you didn't know about StarKist Tuna;
Oil prices that just a few weeks ago were thought to be headed for $100 a barrel but nope;
More dollars in the lottery jackpots. Why?  We'll share;
J.C. Penny is offering something unique as they attempt to hire 39K holiday workers;
Aldi is doing online ordering and delivery in many cities including Des Moines;
The markets...don't ask...
Those stories and in for The Interview it's the new President of Aureon HR, Melissa Ness. We'll talk about what the company does, the tight labor market, why small to mid-size businesses use their human reasource services, the culture of the company and...she will tell me something during the interview I have never had a corporate leader say to me...ever.  Melissa Ness just a click away.
Thanks for listening! 

The Business News Headlines - 16 October 2018

Each weekday we bring you the big business news stories of the day along with interesting business interviews with local to international business leaders. Today is no exception:
Strong earnings (like we told you) pulled the markets back;
UBER to go...public?
Elon and Tesla pay a total of $40 million and they are back in business;
Chickens, Tariffs and Lawsuits;
The Des Moines River Project just got a big check;
Retail loses a leader as Richard B. Von Maur Jr. dies at 86;
The Market Report and it was a dandy.
Also today we will introduce you to Jennifer Gracey. Jennifer works with businesses on the consumer experience with company websites. That is part one.  Part two is about how her personal and professional life has expanded due to her experiences in the Junior Chamber International. You must listen...
We're also going to climb back into our "Way-Back Machine" for a conversation we had three years ago with Chuck Mefford of BrandsFormation. We aired this in 2015 and again this past Sunday on News/Talk 1540 KXEL and wanted to share with you, again, here.
Thanks for listening! 

The Hawkeye Safety Conference Is For...Everybody

Coming up on 11 October it's the 5th Annual Hawkeye Safety Conference to be held in Iowa City. The conference, in it's 5h year, was created when the Iowa State Building and Construction Trades Council was aware of two workplace deaths in the span of just a few months. Partnering with The Heartland Center at the University of Iowa the Hawkeye Safety Conference was born. Open to any Iowa business it's a full day of education and training. With us is Bill Gerhard from the Construction Trades Council and Tammi Goerdt from The Heartland Center. And...to register? Here is your registration link. 
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 26 September 2018

It was a wild day for not only business but the news cycle. Aren't you glad we don't do politics? Today we're taking a look at several big news stories from cars to the Fed. Here you go:
Good News is Bad News? Don't worry, we'll explain;
Ford to cut costs but will that cost jobs?
In more car news GM says goodbye to the Big Apple and hellow to Motown;
The Fed bumped interest rates again but what might that mean to you?
Wanna buy Papa John's? We know of somebody looking for partners;
Oh yeah...then there was Wall Street.
Those stories and today we took a trip to the Central Iowa Business Conference. Couldn't go? Not to worry we've got a taste for you here today. First up is Les McKeown who spoke about Predictable Success. How to follow a very clear road map to your ultimate goal...which is success.
Also speaking today was Curt Steinhorst the author of Can I Have Your Attention. Look we are so very time starved and so full of distraction that we've got to find systems to get away from all the noise. Here Curt gives us that formula and more. Enjoy.
Thanks for coming by! 

Business News Headlines 18 September 2018

What happened while you were working? Here are some of the top business news headlines and a look at what happened on Wall Street and why! Today:
China worries? Not so much;
New TV ads for Papa John's but guess who is missing;
This pot company may soon have a market value of $1 billion;
Talking drugs...a drug maker sued in court for bribing physicians for the drug...;
What happened on Wall Street and why.
Those stories plus a conversation with AARP-Iowa volunteer Don Corrigan about Complete Streets a proposal set to be voted on by the Des Moines City Council. So...why in the heck is AARP-Iowa involved?  We asked.
Also today we talk with Maureen Berger about something called Outcome Driven Sales...we are all selling something but in this program from Tero International we make sure it's a "win-win" for buyer and seller.
Thanks for listening and remember to subscribe! 

The Des Moines River Project - Eyes of Experience

Here we spend some time with Mat Swift...a Georgia native who was invited to come to Des Moines by the Greater Des Moines Partnership....why? Mat and many more individuals in Columbus, Georgia were responsible for taking a river that ran through their downtown and creating the nation’s largest man-made water feature in the nation.  Plus the project has produced millions in economic development and created a place where people really want to live...and work. Meet Mat and what could be the future of downtown Des Moines. 
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.

Business News Headlines 13 September 2018

It's the Business News Headlines on your time...each weekday we offer up some interesting business news items on your drive home...or while you're still at the office. Today we're covering these stories:
Jeff Bezos is in with $2 billion to help young struggling families;
Too big to fail did fail and who reaped the rewards? We'll lay it all out;
Say it ain't so! Goodbye to the VW Bug;
General Electric got smaller today;
Job cuts from Meredith Publishing
Target to add 120,000 jobs...from where?
What happened and why on Wall Street
Today we'll also chat about AARP-Iowa with Brad Anderson and volunteer Don Corrigan you don't want to miss this learning experience.
It's time for HOCKEY in Iowa! Today, for the 6th time that the Iowa Wild open up their season we'll chat with the team president Todd Fredrickson and tell you about the NHL coming to Des Moines next week.
Thanks for clicking through! 

Good Management of Workers Comp Can Help Recruit & Retain Employees

It's true. When you pay attention to workers compensation issues you have a much better shot at retention and even recruitment. Here we talk about that and more with Tracy Gonzalez and Ned Flynn from Aureon HR. How do they help their clients get it right? Also they offer tips on what you can do to reduce exposure and more. Good stuff and you get to listen in...
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.

Business News Headlines - 12 September 2018

It's the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 12th of September, thanks for clicking through. Today in the business news:
The biggest lie that will get you booted from a job offer;
Working too hard? Richard Branson says have more fun and a 3 day work week;
Speaking of jobs, FedEx and Macy's are hiring but where will they find...people;
Some McDonald's workers going on strike next week. Why? Sexual Harassment;
Hear about the drug company that raised the price of a medicine by 400%;
The new iPhones were introduced today and Apple stock went...down;
What happened and why on Wall Street.
Those stories plus a conversation with Ned Flynn and Tracy Gonsalez from Aureon about something that can have a major impact on employee retention and recruitment. We're talking workers compensation...and it's important.
Then, you know about The Wave right? Did you know it all started with one Facebook post? With us to talk about that and a special event from the Social Media Club of Des Moines is Jessie Brown. We're talking University of Iowa, The Wave and more...click through! 

The Business News Headlines 5 September 2018

Join us for a quick look at the business news headlines from today along with the Wall Street Report. Today:
U.S. teachers paid 11.1% less than other professions and wages have gone down since 2009;
The one skill that predicts wealth...we'll share;
FBI and American Express;
Tesla stock continues to take a pounding;
Beer sales down so Miller Coors cuts 350 jobs;
United Way of Central Iowa and Unions;
Yesterday it was Nike today it's Levi Strauss taking on a hot button political issue;
What happened and why on Wall Street.
Those stories and our conversation with Margaret Buckton from Iowa School Finance Information Services a for-profit business working with school districts on budgets, board training and more.
Then it's Marketing for Business - Episode 27 with Phil K. James as we talk about Ichi Bikes and Yankee Doodle Dandy Tattoo..this is interesting...and our guest is Dan Koenig. 
Thanks for coming by!