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The Business News Headlines 7 December 2018

It has been a touch week for investors and we'll detail that. In addition today is Pearl Harbor Day and we open our newscast with a remembrance. Click through for more.
Pearl Harbor today;
The Markets and why;
We told you some big names were about to get into the marijuana business;
Amazon makes moves to get...safer;
GE will send out dividend checks but don't plan on spending it all in one place.
Those stories plus Jeff Pitts the managing editor for Cityview Magazine joins us for some lighthearted banter about Stuff to DO in the Metro this weekend into next week.
Thanks for listening. 

Business Networking & Education Events with Laura Kinnard

It's getting close to the end of the year but, there is always time to get smarter and meet new people. Each week Laura Kinnard from Drake University and DMBizMixer.com joins us for a rundown of business events in the Greater Des Moines Metro. Today we're chatting up AMA-IA, The Women's Resource Center, Mainframe Studios the West Des Moines Incubator and more. Click through and get out there. 
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.

Stuff to DO with Cityview Today Into Next Week

Each Saturday we re-edit a conversation with Jeff Pitts the managing editor of Cityview Magazine and offer up "Stuff to DO in the DSMUSA Metro". Here we talk about the special markets, music, events going on today into next week. Enjoy and welcome to December! 
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 30 November 2018

It's the final day of the month and the markets were able to come back and make November positive but it was tough. Here are the business news Headlines from today:
There is some hope of a U.S. - China trade deal but, there is still a but;
The Marriott hack was big, really big and it took, get this 4 years;
What states have the most and least burglaries per 100,000 people? It will surprise you;
Watching porn at Starbucks? That ends next year;
Seasonal worker and a tight labor market but one company says they will hire 20,000 less;
Medical Marijuana will be available in Iowa tomorrow but some headwinds persist;
What happened today on Wall Street and why.
Because it's Friday we'll have the managing editor for Cityview Magazine, Jeff Pitts, with us to talk about Stuff to DO in the DSMUSA Metro this weekend into next week!  It's Friday, have some fun!
Thanks so much for listening!

Stuff to DO in the Metro with Cityview and Jeff Pitts

Each Friday we get together with the managing editor of Cityview Magazine, Jeff Pitts, to check out his list of "Stuff to DO in the DSMUSA Metro" this weekend into next week. Lots of Christmas stuff on tap. Some unique places to go and things to see and even one that he changed his mind on...hmmmmm.  Click through for Stuff to DO! 
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 29 November 2018

Yesterday was...yesterday. Today we just don't know about that U.S. and China "deal". It's the Business News Hour coming up today:
So, who did you say was going on that G-20 trip?;
More job cuts in the news today;
Payless Shoes gets customers to buy their shoes at up to $600 a pair;
Housing appraisers, we don't need no stinkin' housing appraisers;
New jobless claims are up and that has some folks concerned;
A fashion re-branding coming to Des Moines, Iowa;
What happened on Wall Street and why.
We're talking cookies and charity with our favorite foodie, Beau Fodor. Coming up on 13 December is the Annual Cookie Exchange. This year at at new swanky venue and with a new charity. Always fun to have Beau on with us.
We'll also present this encore conversation with Melissa Ness the President/CEO of Aureon HR. It's all about worker productivity and how that is impacted by workplace culture. This is seriously good stuff. 

Beau Fodor and the 2018 Cookie Exchange Benefit Party

Always fun and always something going on it's Beau Fodor who is in talking about yet another cookie exchange benefit. He'll share the history of the event and the new location (Spectacular!) and you should know that proceeds this year go to benefit the Young Women's Resource Center. Tickets?  Sure, here is the link! Just go...and you will have a great time!
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 26 November 2018

So very much to unpack for you today as we take a deep dive into several issues. The stories that are just a click away:
Markets bounce up as Tech, Retail and Auto sectors rise;
We've got a big story about retail and the past five shopping days;
The full General Motors story of plant closings and job cuts;
Fashion house Esprit is cutting their workforce and giving you less choice;
Kemin Industries builds rail in an attempt to cut fuel costs and promote sustainability;
What happened and why on Wall Street
Those stories plus an in-depth conversation with WPA - North America president Kevin Schlueter and Stephen Smith a workplace psychologist. This is NOT what you think but it is an amazing story about measuring productivity, putting the right people in place and so much more...using...technology. Yeah...that.
Also today Laura Kinnard from Drake University and DMBizMixer on business education and networking events this week into next week. 
Told you it was a full boat today...and thanks for listening!  

The Business News Headlines 19 November 2018

We feared that the markets would open down today and they did...but then they kept marching downward. It's the business news headlines for Monday and here is what is just a click away:
A former Goldman Sachs VP is asking for $1.5 million said she was fired while on pregnancy leave;
Fast food companies are going to great lengths to find workers;
David's Bridal asking for Chapter 11 protection;
One of the reasons for the tech meltdown on Wall Street was...Apple;
The U.S. Canada, Mexico trade deal...could be in trouble;
Those stories and what the heck happened on Wall Street.
Also today we'll feature Cat Rocketship and the 10th Anniversary of Market Day Iowa which happens in downtown Des Moines this Friday...and yes, it's cool.
We'll also chat with Laura Kinnard from Drake University and DMBizMixer.com about Small Business Saturday tips and marketing idea.

Business News Headlines 12 November 2018

Each weekday we watch and then report on some of the biggest business news stories impacting your life. Today we'll take a look at:
The Market Drop and Why;
Why the Strong Dollar is a Problem;
Some Say Sears Should Die;
Stan Lee Dead at 95;
The Dark Side of the Restaurant Business;
The Market Report.
Those stories plus a conversation with Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-CA) who was recently in Des Moines, Iowa
Also, it's Monday and we'll visit with Laura Kinnard about business networking and education opportunities in the Greater Des Moines Metro.
Thanks for listening!