Local Events

Laura Kinnard is Working on a Project...that and Networking in the Metro

OK, we're going to tease you...a bunch. Laura Kinnard, MBA is working on a project for finding space for startups. She is here to tease the subject a bit. Then it's on to networking and educational opportunities for business. A host of gatherings including LeadN15 coming to town this week. 
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 4:30pm here on 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 in the Metro This Week with Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine

From Cityview Magazine it's our arts and entertainment contributor Jeff Pitts. This week there are several things going on...post weekend. Here's Jeff with details! 
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 4:30pm here on 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 Highlights from 13 April 2018

The Friday Edition of the Business News Hour. What happens if you are a bank and you charge more in interest…and you pay less in taxes?  Two words: BIG PROFITS…  Pension funds and tax cutting…what’s happening? The Trump Brand fizzles... There is an article out there that suggests the hole left by Toys R Us going out of business could be filled by an interesting existing business…  How is your life?  You can get a check up on that this weekend in DSM.  The Technology Association of Iowa held awards last night…we’ll share…Guests today include…Cindy Axne who is in a primary race to face off against Rep. David Young (R-IA) in Iowa’s third congressional district and Jeff Pitts from Citiview joins us…for a look at Stuff to DO in the Metro. That and more...today! 
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 4:30pm here on 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 in the Metro with Jeff Pitts from Cityview

We close out each business week by not talking about...business. Here, from Cityview Magazine is our arts and entertainment contributor Jeff Pitts. Stuff to Do in the Metro and he's got quite a list! 
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 4:30pm here on 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 Highlights from 12 April 2018

So much going on...Sears will close their last store in Chicago, Wall Street bumps up, Warren Buffett in the news, Gen X making big noise, President Trump says, "Everything is going to be OK", Palmers of Ankeny is closed and why. Those stories and more in this edition of Insight on Business the News Hour.
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 4:30pm here on 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.
 

Laura Kinnard, MBA with Networking, Education and More!

Each Monday Laura Kinnard from DMBizMixer joins us for a conversation about upcoming business networking events and more. Laura, from Drake University, has been a regular contributor to the business news hour for the past three years.  So..get out there and do some networking and learning. 
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 4:30pm here on 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 in the Metro with Jeff Pitts from Cityview

Each Friday afternoon Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine joins us for his top picks of Stuff to Do in the Des Moines Metro over the weekend and into next week. Have some fun already and take in The Harlem Globetrotters, The Iowa Cubs (burrrr) the Coffee and Donut Festival, the Texas Tenors, Ragtime, the Couture for a Cause, Second City and how to get started in writing with John Lescroat at the Central Library. We wrap the broadcast with a special message about the business news hour...now 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 5:00pm. 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 Events and Networking with Laura Kinnard

Each week Laura Kinnard joins us from DMBizMixer.com with her choice places to go for business education, networking and more. From the Greater Des Moines Partnership and #Accelerate to AMA-Iowa to Million Cups DSM to Drake University to the Iowa Center for Economic Success and more.  Get out there.... 
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.

The Easter Bunny and Stuff to Do with Jeff Pitts from Cityview

At the end of each broadcast week we sit down with Jeff Pitts from Cityview and talk about "Stuff to DO in the Metro". This week we also share with you who to blame for creating the Easter Bunny. No doubt not safe for children... Join us for some fun conversation, arts and entertainment headed to the Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. 
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.

IowaWorks Career Fair 2018 with Edger and Vonnie

We welcome back two of our favorite people, Edger and Vonnie both from Iowa Workforce Development. Each year IowaWorks puts on a career fair in an attempt to help employers find employees and get others into that dream job. Dozens of employers will be on hand for the event. So much going on from a special veterans event to help with your resume and introduction... Here are the details and...if you are an employer and you've got open jobs...IowaWorks has PEOPLE... Worth a contact. 
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.