Local Events

Accelerate DSM with Mike Colwell

It will be here before you know it... Accelerate DSM is an opportunity for startups to established businesses get a handle on a host of topics. Here Mike Colwell from SquareOne DSM talks about the event, what's on tap and how to register for a full day of information that can be critical to your business success. Ready? GO!
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.

Business Networking and More with Laura Kinnard

Each Week Laura Kinnard from DMBizMixer comes by the studio to share with you some top networking events in the DSM Metro this week and into the future. Grab that calendar and get out there. And...if you would like to have your business networking or educational event included head to Twitter and #DMBizEvents
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.

Opening Day Des Moines Downtown Hilton - Economics and Food

It was opening day at the brand new Hilton Des Moines Downtown Hotel. We were there and caught up with Greg Edwards from the Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau to talk economics and Franck Debril the food and beverage director because we know you want to know about the food and drink....
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.

Marketing for Business - Employee Branding, Events and More

Each week we do a special segment "Marketing for Business" where Phil K. James and Michael Libbie offer up marketing ideas and tips to help your business break out and excell. Here we talk about Experience Retail, giving employees the ability to help build your brand, the human interaction of social media, how to create an event that gets traction and attendance. Here from Good Milkshake Digital and Insight Advertising, Marketing, and Communications is "Marketing for Business". 
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.
 

Jeff Pitts and Cityview Stuff to DO in the Metro

He is our lifestyle contributor and he is Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine. Here he breaks down "Stuff to DO in the Metro" this weekend into next week. Starting off with the Iowa Barnstormers we roll into Chicago at the Civic Center, a swap meet, gun show, Los Temerarios at the Val Air Ballroom, a pop-up exhibit at the Des Moines Social Club, "Media's Role in Building Community" at the Iowa Historical Building, Uriah Heep at Hoyt Sherman and more! 
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.

LeadN15 with Tom Hendricksen

We've all been to leadership seminars where the speaker or speakers go on for an hour, take questions and leave. So, how did that work out for you? Speaker, coach and business professional Tom Hendricksen says LeadN15 is something different. Multiple speakers given fifteen minutes to share their best stuff. It's rapid fire leadership about a wide range of topics and it takes place at the Windsor Heights Community and Events Center on April 19th. You can get tickets and learn more about the speakers right here. But first, listen to Tom as he explains what you can expect.  
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.

Networking in The Des Moines Metro with Laura Kinnard

Each Monday afternoon Laura Kinnard the founder of DMBizMixer comes by the studio to chat about, what she thinks, are great networking and learning opportunities. From business startups to finance to education there is always something going on. And, on Twitter you can post your event using #DMBizEvents.  Here's Laura! 
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.

Stuff to DO in the Metro with Jeff Pitts of Cityview

At the end of each broadcast week Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine joins us for a conversation about "Stuff to DO in the Metro" over the weekend and into next week. Here we talk hockey, music, arts and entertainment and a bunch more. Have some fun already! 
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.

Blueprint for Building Community - Joshua Barr

Coming up on the 14th of March the Des Moines Civil and Human Rights Commission will host a full day seminar titled, Blueprint for Building Community. Here we visit with Joshua Barr, the Director of the Commission, about Iowa being named as "The Best State in the Nation" and what that means or does not mean. We also spend time discussing the key points of the Seminar and how attending will give people the tools to eliminate racism, build inclusion, understand and fight poverty and more. To register for the event, which takes place at Des Moines University Student Education Center here is that link. You will not be disappointed. 
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.

CIWeek9 IS Innovation and Creativity with Tony Paustian

We welcome the founder of CIWeek, Dr. Tony Paustian, back to our studio. CIWeek is all about innovation, creativity and lighting up possibilities in people of every age. CIWeek9 is a free event made possible by a host of sponsors and the promise of the event is that you will be inspired to move forward. Here is the link to the Des Moines Area Community College CIWeek9 page. 
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.